Tag Archives: Education
Suspect arrested after Quebec teacher on picket line struck by car
MONTREAL - A Quebec teachers strike was marred on Wednesday after a teacher picketing with her colleagues in Sherbrooke, Que., was struck by a car in what police described as a deliberate gesture. She...
Apr 14, 2021
Teachers seek priority COVID vaccinations in Sask. like first responders, grocery employees
As first responders and certain grocery store workers get vaccine prioritization, teachers in Saskatchewan are wondering if they'll also get a chance to get it."It's really good news to hear that firs...
Apr 13, 2021
Montreal school wants Ottawa to plan for a Kamala Harris drop-in during future visit
MONTREAL - If U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris happens to be in Canada any time soon, her old high school in Montreal would love to host her. The chairman of the English Montreal School Board wrote t...
Apr 13, 2021
SRPSD prepared for 'potential' of more COVID cases in schools
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) says families need to be prepared for the potential for more COVID cases in schools given the increase in more transmissible variants. It says it...
Apr 13, 2021
Liberals set to dive deeply into child care in April 19 federal budget
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are set to dive into child care in next week's budget, with stakeholders being told to expect strings attached to federal cash for provinces who want the money. Sources w...
Apr 13, 2021
Humboldt area receives funding for Early Learning Resource Centre
The Humboldt area will be benefitting from the Government of Saskatchewan's announcement of funding for Early Years Family Resource Centres in the province.The government announced on Monday, April 12...
Apr 13, 2021
City discusses Liberty Swing installation plans
Families with children using a wheelchair will now have more opportunities for play.The City of North Battleford reported plans to install the new Liberty Swing during council's meeting Monday, as par...
Apr 13, 2021
Variant cases found at HCI, students to learn online, Reid-Thompson Library closes
After a number of COVID-19 cases were reported in the school, Humboldt Collegiate Institute is going to online learning for this week.The first case was identified on March 30, with the others coming ...
Apr 12, 2021
USask Indigenous Student Experience Days to take place next week
The University of Saskatchewan will be hosting their Indigenous Experience Days next week as an opportunity for students from Indigenous communities and high schools across Saskatchewan and beyond to ...
Apr 09, 2021
UVic, women's rowing coach deny former athlete's allegation of verbal abuse
VANCOUVER - The University of Victoria and the head coach of its women's rowing team have denied allegations of demeaning and aggressive treatment made in a lawsuit filed last summer by a former stude...
Apr 09, 2021