Tag Archives: Education
International study permit data an 'earthquake' for Canadian university finances
A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential threat to the finances of Canadian post-secondary schools, say organizations representing the inst...
Jan 31, 2025
'Screaming to be heard': protest scheduled Feb.4 in wake of women's basketball coach's firing
It started with leaving a jersey bag after some pre-season exhibition games in Caronport, SK. The bag belonged to the Lakeland Rustlers Women's basketball team and as per team rules - created by the g...
Jan 30, 2025
Human trafficking presentation held in Melfort
There were sobering presentations at a human trafficking presentation in Melfort on Thursday. Marguerite Riel Centre presented a 'Help Stop Human Trafficking' event at the Kerry Vickar Centre. Prince ...
Jan 30, 2025
B.C. fires Victoria School Board over ban on police in schools
VICTORIA - British Columbia's education minister has fired the entire Victoria School Board after a lengthy dispute over its refusal to allow police in schools except in emergencies, in a rare move th...
Jan 30, 2025
Horizon School Division anticipating similar enrolment numbers for 2025-26
Enrolment numbers for Horizon School Division are expected to be similar in the fall. Director of Education Kevin Garinger told northeastNOW enrolment for the current school year started at just under...
Jan 29, 2025
Horizon School Division taking collaborative approach on change room policy
The Horizon School Division is working to develop a policy on change room use. Last week, the provincial government directed all divisions to develop and implement policies. Horizon's Director of Educ...
Jan 28, 2025
School divisions look to align policies with province directive on change rooms
Prince Albert school divisions will soon begin navigating a directive from the province to create their own change room policies.Last Thursday, the province announced it will require divisions to crea...
Jan 28, 2025
'Simple but meaningful': Library inspires kids to grow with nature through partnership program
The Lakeland Library Region's Neighborhood Forest Program will once again provide free trees this year, continuing its commitment to nurturing environmental awareness in the next generation. In collab...
Jan 28, 2025
Quebec legislature returns for spring session amid Trump tariff threat
MONTREAL - The Quebec legislature resumes sitting Tuesday for a spring session likely to be dominated by the threat of a trade war with the United States and a renewed focus on secularism and identity...
Jan 28, 2025
Quebec police chiefs calling for increased caution in school zones as accidents rise
MONTREAL - The association representing Quebec's police chiefs is sounding the alarm that collisions involving children transported by school bus are on the rise, reaching levels not seen since before...
Jan 27, 2025