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Ashmont School students present play about Greek gods in a modern setting
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (795+ words) ASHMONT " Ashmont School's drama program staged its second annual production this month, a Greek god murder mystery called Pandemonium, performed over two days for the public on May 29 and 30. The play follows a cast of Greek gods living incognito in…...
Jimmi Lou Irvine new superintendent of Northern Lights Public Schools
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (328+ words) LAKELAND " After spending over 25 years as a teacher, Jimmi Lou Irvine is taking on a new role as superintendent of Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS), effective Aug. 1. Irvine will take over duties of leading the school division from Rick Cusson....
Mallaig School honours Class of 2026 graduates
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (687+ words) MALLAIG " The Mallaig School Class of 2026 is one full of competitiveness, stubbornness, and enough confidence to argue literally anything, said Mallaig School Principal Kellie Handford, during the school's graduation ceremony on May 30. During her speech, she admitted she could not…...
Portage College hosts Indigenous adoption ceremony for new president Dr. Stephen Price
3+ week, 1+ day ago (680+ words) LAC LA BICHE " A special induction ceremony was held at Portage College where Dr. Stephen Price, the president CEO of the college, was given his Cree name. Price joined Portage College in his role last year. The special ceremony, which…...
University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie's honorary law degree
3+ week, 2+ day ago (264+ words) TORONTO " The University of Toronto has rescinded folk singer Buffy Sainte-Marie's honorary degree. It's the latest recognition Sainte-Marie has lost since a 2023 CBC News investigation called her Indigenous heritage into question, including the Order of Canada and Polaris Prize. Sainte-Marie…...
Data show racial, language disparities in mandatory Ontario teacher math test
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (808+ words) TORONTO " Results of a math test teacher candidates in Ontario must pass in order to be certified show striking disparities across language, age and racial groups, the province's teachers' federation says. The Ontario Teachers' Federation, which advocates for more than…...
Beyond Local: Alberta officials monitoring federal plans for social media ban
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (229+ words) Alberta schools and government officials are keeping a close eye on a potential federal social media ban for kids under 16. The idea has gained traction since the federal Liberals passed a resolution at their party convention last week in Montreal…...
Future tradespeople put skills to the test at regional skills event
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (562+ words) LAC LA BICHE - High school students from across northeastern Alberta brought their abilities to Portage College's Lac La Biche campus to participate in the annual North East Regional Skills Canada Competition (RSCC) on April 10. Some of the events also took…...
Fleming College and St. Lawrence College announce plan to merge
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (311+ words) Two colleges in eastern and central Ontario plan to merge, a move they say should help expand access, better align programs with regional labour market needs, and improve long-term financial sustainability. Fleming College and St. Lawrence College say the announcement…...
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