55 h. ago Calgary students stage walkouts, protests over impact of looming teachers’ strike

Dozens of high school students staged a walkout at several Calgary high schools on Friday to show their concerns about the impact a teachers strike could have on their education.

Other

3 d. ago Kids are all right — teen who went viral at Alberta Next panel vows to use platform for good

Evan Li, a Calgary high school student, said he will continue to advocate for better teaching conditions

Society

4 d. ago Protect Our Schools Rally Takes Over Queens Park: CUPE Education Workers Rally at Queen’s Park on Saturday to Demand Increased Funding, Staffing, and Safety in Ontario Schools

TORONTO — On Saturday, CUPE 1328, representing over 2,000 education workers at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, will lead a rally at Queen’s Park to demand that the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in Ontario schools. Hundreds of CUPE education workers from across the province will gather […]

Society

1 week ago Ontario school board told to change flag policy for Truth and Reconciliation Day

An Ontario school board that made headlines for banning alternative flags has been ordered by the province to change that policy for National Day of Truth And Reconciliation.

Society

2 w. ago York Catholic District School Board could be next to face provincial takeover

Since he was appointed education minister in March, Paul Calandra has appointed supervisors to take control of several of the province's largest school boards.

Society

2 w. ago Research studies say implant can regulate blood pressure in spinal cord injuries

Aaron Phillips, an associate dean with the Calgary medical school, says the implant similar to a pacemaker delivers electrical stimulation and a regulation of blood pressure.

Events

2 w. ago Upcoming west Calgary high school site plans to address capacity concerns, says Calgary Catholic School District

The Catholic high school will open in Aspen Woods in 2028

Society

2 w. ago WARMINGTON: TCDSB chair told to turn over items valued at $6,700 billed to taxpayers

Ontario’s minister of education is taking the Toronto Catholic District School Board chair to school Monday by asking him to return dozens of items that he has expensed to the taxpayer.   In fact, in a letter to Markus de Domenico, Ward 2 trustee, who is the TCDSB chair, Minister Paul Calandra detailed 61 items that his […]

Economics

3 w. ago Calgary parents frustrated to find out CBE school leased to private company

That program closed in June, forcing the students who found their place in that community to start again at schools across the city.

Society

3 w. ago PQ leader praises Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who became leader of the sovereigntist PQ five years ago, was a guest speaker Thursday at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Penalized for growth’: London Catholic school board flags $22M shortfall

The London District Catholic school board has seen its student population skyrocket by 30 per cent in five years.

Society

3 w. ago Carney says temporary foreign worker program needs ’focused approach’

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the temporary foreign worker program needs a “focused approach” that targets the needs of specific sectors and regions. Carney’s comments came as he outlined the government’s plans for the fall during an address to the Liberal caucus at their annual retreat in Edmonton. The prime minister said […]

Society

3 w. ago Ford planning more U.S. advertisements to address ‘real story’ of tariff impact

Ontario premier takes aim at Republicans for not standing up to their political leader

Economics

3 w. ago Poilievre calling on Carney to adopt Conservative’s plans to tackle housing

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to address the housing crisis with his plans including tax reductions and other incentives.

Transport