11 h. ago Trustee, union upset as Thames Valley school board misses budget deadline

A trustee is frustrated the 2025-26 Thames Valley District school board’s budget has not been released despite a June 30 deadline.

Society

14 h. ago Wednesday's letters: School board, ministry should rebuild playground

Re. Community rallies to rebuild ‘Purple Park’ after suspicious fire at Edmonton school playground,” July 14 The devastating fire at the St. Pius X Elementary School playground and the subsequent fundraising efforts to rebuild it highlight the inequity of playground funding in the city of Edmonton. Many don’t realize that playgrounds on school division land […]

Politics

35 h. ago London District Catholic board eyes expropriation for new London school

The London District Catholic school board is planning to build a new elementary school in southwest London to meet surging enrolment.

Society

38 h. ago Ontario trustee has ignored requests to repay share of $145K Italy trip, government says

Education Minister Paul Calandra has threatened to table legislation to "fire" the trustee if he does not immediately repay the $11,000-plus he allegedly owes.

Politics

5 d. ago Alberta government sets deadline for AISH recipients to apply for CDB

On Wednesday, AISH recipients received a letter from the Alberta government explaining, starting in October, an equivalent $200 will be deducted from the AISH benefit.

Politics

6 d. ago Teachers, opposition blast Ford government school board takeover as ‘power grab’

On Thursday, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was joined by teaching unions and a Toronto District School Board trustee to oppose recent major moves by the education minister.

Politics

7 d. ago Wednesday's letters: Alberta squeezes seniors, disabled despite surplus

Alberta posts $8.3-billion surplus was the headline on the front page on June 28. Great news. Unless you’re an AISH recipient. Or a senior. Or someone wanting a COVID vaccine. Alberta is the only province or territory that will claw back the Canada Disability Benefit of $200, which could make a difference to AISH recipients […]

Other

1 week ago OCDSB trustees locked out of emails as Ontario takes over school board

The Ministry of Education said the takeover, which was announced on June 27, will address concerns of "financial mismanagement" and growing deficit in the district.

Society

1 week ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics

1 week ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics

1 week ago Thames Valley school board loses students, Catholic board gains them. Why?

Enrolment at the Thames Valley District school board is expected to decrease by more than 1,300 students in September while the London District Catholic board is preparing for a surge in new students.

Society

1 week ago Media Advisory – Fund Our Schools Coalition to Speak about School Board Take Over

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT: The Ford government has announced that they will take over 4 school boards across Ontario under the guise of “mismanagement”. The Fund Our Schools campaign will hold a press conference to show this is a sham. The government’s own reports show no mismanagement and that the real […]

Society

2 w. ago Wednesday's letters: Extending Downtown CRL is the right decision

Re. “Edmonton council extends Downtown CRL, ending two days of council, community debate,” June 27 While this process has been frustrating and unnecessarily uncertain, we’re relieved that council ultimately saw the light and came to the right conclusion. Extending the CRL is the right move for Edmonton’s future, and we’re grateful that the opportunity wasn’t […]

Other

2 w. ago October election changes cost municipalities millions, longer return times 

“This time, if you're voting for a mayoral candidate, you're voting for a counselor candidate, and you're eligible to vote for a trustee in a school board, each of those races is going to be on a separate piece of paper."

Politics

2 w. ago OCDSB put under provincial supervision over financial 'mismanagement'

The provincial government will be appointing a supervisor to over see the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's finances.

Other

2 w. ago Ontario taking control of four school boards, including TDSB and TCDSB

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says the province has taken control of four more school boards. He says the province has appointed supervisors to the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board. Calandra says the moves come after a recommendation following […]

Society

2 w. ago Ontario taking control of 4 school boards, including TDSB and TCDSB, due to ‘mismanagement’

Ontario has taken control of four more school boards due to “mismanagement,” the education minister announced Friday while saying it’s time for a broader rethink of board governance. The province has appointed supervisors to the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School […]

Society

2 w. ago Ford government sends supervisors into TDSB and others, sidelining trustees

The move effectively gives the provincial government control over the day-to-day decisions of those boards, taking it away from trustees elected in October 2022.

Politics

2 w. ago Saskatoon Public Schools to expand safety programs next year after fire attack

As schools close for the summer, the Saskatoon Public School Board is looking towards the future, funding more programs designed to address behavioural and safety concerns.

Events

2 w. ago School board pushed to better support kids with fetal alcohol disorder

Parents of children are applauding a motion that may lead to more specialized help for students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Society