Tag Archives: Education
U of S outlines modified approach to P.A. fall semester
It appears most students will have to wait until at least the new calendar year to enjoy the physical reality of the new, single University of Saskatchewan campus in Prince Albert's downtown. However,...
Jun 25, 2020
'First of its kind' Indigenous reconciliation position announced at B.C. university
The new reconciliation librarian at the University of Victoria says he hopes his unique role will help Canadians better understand Indigenous culture and what they have faced through hi...
Jun 25, 2020
Wesmor staff hit the road to celebrate graduating students
Wesmor Public High School is celebrating the graduating class of 2020.Wednesday afternoon teachers and staff set out in convoys to visit students at their homes. This year the school was hoping to see...
Jun 24, 2020
'It's extremely exciting': new K-12 school to be built in Lanigan
The community of Lanigan will soon have a new school to call their own.The provincial government announced on June 23 they would provide $110.5 million for six new major infrastructure projects for sc...
Jun 24, 2020
North Battleford, Blaine Lake and Lloydminster among communities to benefit from province's funding
A number of Saskatchewan schools will reap the benefits of the province's new funding for education recently announced. Blaine Lake will see a new school, while two schools in Lloydminster will enjoy ...
Jun 24, 2020
University of B.C. study warns wildfire smoke could make COVID-19 symptoms worse
VANCOUVER - A study by University of British Columbia researchers underscores the immediate, harmful health effects of wildfire smoke and says there are concerning implications dur...
Jun 24, 2020
New elementary school announced for La Loche
The provincial government is committing funds for a new facility to replace Ducharme Elementary Community School in La Loche. The announcement was made Tuesday morning and it took Northern Lights Scho...
Jun 23, 2020
McGill student who led fight to drop offensive team name chosen as valedictorian
MONTREAL - The Indigenous student who led the fight to convince McGill University to drop an offensive name for its men's varsity sports teams used his speech as valedictorian to call on his fell...
Jun 23, 2020
Margaret Wente resigns contentious Toronto college appointment after uproar
TORONTO - Former Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente has resigned a contentious appointment with a Toronto college after facing fierce opposition from students and staff. Massey College says Wente...
Jun 23, 2020
Black parents having 'the talk' with younger kids to prepare them for racism
Black parents have always dealt with the added burden of talking to their children about racism but some are now struggling with whether to broach the topic sooner, says the founder of a par...
Jun 23, 2020