Tag Archives: Education
Prince Albert youth jazz band creates harmonious connection
It's not Mr. Holland's Opus or the School of Rock, but a new youth club in Prince Albert is hitting all the right notes. Scott Roos, who teaches band and music at Vincent Massey and John Diefenbaker s...
Oct 16, 2024
Quebec government imposes measures to address 'toxic climate' at Montreal school
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has appointed monitors to address a "toxic" climate of fear and intimidation at a French-language Montreal primary school, where some teachers allegedly subjected stud...
Oct 15, 2024
Students are back at Toronto Jewish school that was struck by weekend shooting
TORONTO - Hundreds of students have returned to class at a Jewish girls' school that was the target of a weekend shooting in Toronto's north end, the school's administration said Monday as police cont...
Oct 14, 2024
B.C. Conservatives release education policy plans ahead of election day
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Conservatives have unveiled their education policy plans about six days before the Oct. 19 voting day. The plan includes reinstating provincial exams for Grade 10 and 12 students,...
Oct 13, 2024
'That's my language' : Michif Prekindergarten opens in Battleford aims to revitalize Indigenous languages
The Living Sky School Division celebrated the grand opening of the Michif Prekindergarten Program at St. Vital Catholic School in Battleford, marking a step in allowing the new generation of Mtis to e...
Oct 11, 2024
Many people interested in joining NLSD board
The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) will hold an election Nov. 13 following a recent call for nominations for board members.In total, there are nine subdivisions represented within the NLSD and...
Oct 11, 2024
Council candidate wants to boost growth and address homelessness
North Battleford city council candidate Alan Wiese aims to harness the city's potential to boost domestic growth and help to address the ongoing homelessness issues. Wiese said he would bring his stro...
Oct 10, 2024
Quebec government tables legislation to limit number of international students
MONTREAL - Quebec has introduced legislation to cap the number of international students in the province, part of a larger push by the government to reduce temporary immigration. The Coalition Avenir ...
Oct 10, 2024
Pair of Mustangs receive Hockey Sask Development Scholarships
Hockey Saskatchewan recently released a list of 23 hockey players who have been selected to receive Saskatchewan Development Model Scholarships (SDM) for the 2023-24 season.Selected players either par...
Oct 10, 2024
Official languages report questions enrolment cap on Quebec English junior colleges
OTTAWA - Canada's official languages commissioner is expressing concern over Quebec's decision to cap the number of students who can enrol in the province's English-language junior colleges. Raymond T...
Oct 09, 2024