It’s that time of year when the province’s elementary schools get their own report card. The new Fraser Institute elementary school report card released Sunday shows parents how their local schools stack up academically, even if many in the education establishment disapprove of standardized testing in general, let alone using the data to allow school […]
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The rumours have been swirling through the halls of the Toronto Catholic District School Board that a more lean fiscal future will be the new reality, and a late Friday afternoon e-mail from the provincial government Dec. 14 did nothing to allay those fears. That’s when the Ministry of Education notified school boards across the […]
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About 34 per cent of Canadians rent their homes, yet more than half of Canadian renters (58.2 per cent)1 are living without any tenant insurance coverage. While tenants are not currently required to have a tenant insurance policy in place, most are confused about the level of coverage available through their landlord’s insurance. Below is a […]
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Car accidents usually occur without warning. Although you may take every safety precaution possible, the unexpected can still happen. If you find yourself in a car accident, here are some tips to keep in mind: www.otipinsurance.com/article31
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The Holidays are a time to spend with family, friends and loved ones but it can also be very stressful. Between finding the perfect gifts, cooking the traditional turkey with fixings and accommodating everyone’s get togethers, it’s no wonder the holidays can be overwhelming. Here are our top 5 ways to beat the holiday stress […]
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The holiday season is a special time of the year when we get the chance to gather with family and friends, enjoy delicious food, and share in the festive spirit. However, with fun and festivity comes some increased safety risks. You can avoid holiday hazards by following these safety tips to keep you, your home […]
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Trustees for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board were elected in Monday’s municipal election. Cambridge/North Dumfries Three trustees are elected to serve this area. The three incumbents won their seats. Wendy Price won with 3,835 votes, incumbent Manuel da Silva had 3,087 votes, and incumbent Bill Conway won 2,265 votes. Kitchener/Wilmot Four candidates are elected to serve this […]
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There could soon be service animals in your child’s school. The province wants to change the legislation and give all school boards the rules and regulations for allowing service animals into school. Currently, 39 of the provinces 72 school boards have a policy for service animals for students with special needs. The Greater Essex County […]
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The results of the academic assessments from the 2017–2018 school year were released on Tuesday. On average, the public school board showed improvement in some areas while its Catholic counterpart continued to lead the way. The Education Quality and Accountability Office or EQAO tests are conducted to see whether students across the province are meeting […]
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Students at more than a hundred schools across Ontario pledged to walk out of class on Friday to show the provincial government they disagree with its decision to repeal a modernized version of the sex-ed curriculum. The walkouts — called “We the students do not consent” — are set to take place in schools from […]
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