Tag Archives: Education
Quebec public sector strike: Unions see 'momentum' in talks on Day 2 of walkout
MONTREAL - Striking Quebec public sector unions said Wednesday they were hopeful a recently appointed conciliator will help advance contract negotiations with the government, but both sides accused ea...
Nov 22, 2023
Update: Hold and Secure lifted for North Battleford Comprehensive High School
Update: The hold and secure order for North Battleford Comprehensive High School has been lifted.RCMP were called to the school who quickly determined the order wasn't needed after about 15 minutes.Al...
Nov 21, 2023
Judge orders McGill to comply with deal on unmarked grave search at former hospital
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge has ordered McGill University to comply with a deal it reached with a group of Indigenous women that outlines the search for possible unmarked graves at a former Montreal hos...
Nov 21, 2023
Sexual assault centre wants back in classrooms; asks Town of Battleford for letter of support
The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) is asking for a letter of support from the Town of Battleford for an exemption from the Parental Inclusion and Consent Policy and to be let back ...
Nov 21, 2023
Quebec strikes: Parents scramble as schools shut until Thursday; health care also hit
MONTREAL - Unions representing more than 400,000 public sector workers launched the first of three consecutive strike days on Tuesday, resulting in school closures and delayed surgeries - while tens o...
Nov 21, 2023
L.P. Miller girls win 4A provincial volleyball championship
The L.P. Miller Bears have been crowned provincial champions.The 4A girls' provincial volleyball championship was held this past weekend in Moose Jaw and the Bears were dominant on the court, losing o...
Nov 20, 2023
Tis the season to beware of holiday scams or fraud
Christmas is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of year". A time when our thoughts and cares turn to spending time with family and friends, festive meals, presents, and a sense of peace and carin...
Nov 20, 2023
Public sector strike: Quebec government calls on unions to submit counter-offer
MONTREAL - Quebec's treasury board president implored unions on Sunday to table a counter-offer to the government's last contract proposal as a week of planned, provincewide public sector strikes is s...
Nov 19, 2023
Sex assault centre director replaced over letter questioning alleged Hamas rapes
EDMONTON - The president of the University of Alberta says the school has replaced the director of its sexual assault centre over its endorsement of an open letter that questions the validity of sexua...
Nov 18, 2023
Charges stayed in French Canadian Society of Prince Albert fraud case
A man accused of stealing over $15,000 from the French Canadian Society of Prince Albert (SCFPA), said he knew for a long time he would be cleared of any wrongdoing.That's according to Kim Arial, the ...
Nov 15, 2023