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P. E. I.'s announced cut to childcare staffing has driven some operators to speak about a strike
3+ day, 11+ min ago (525+ words) ECDA does not support a strike, warns that cuts are "a major step in the wrong direction....
LETTER: P. E. I. government did not consult with early learning sector before childcare cuts
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (360+ words) The purpose of this letter is to express our disappointment with the Government of Prince Edward Island's decision to reduce pedagogical support staff positions at early learning centres across the province. This is unacceptable and disrespectful to operators who expanded…...
'The day went amazing': Youth summit pulled together 120 students and ideas in southwestern N. S.
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (858+ words) Those who organized a recent youth summit that brought together 120 students in southwestern Nova Scotia were impressed with the ideas for their schools and communities that the youth brought to the discussions. But just as significant as what was talked…...
Free talk at Cape Breton University: Ideas for municipality from Polish sister city
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (155+ words) A Cape Breton University professor is sharing practical ideas from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's sister city in Poland at a free presentation, talk and discussion on Friday. Taking place at Cape Breton University in room CC-262, on the floor above…...
School Mawio'mi blends traditional language and fun in Membertou
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (569+ words) Luskinikn bread; regalia; the ji'kmaqn; and the ko'jua make for a perfect school day at Membertou Elementary. What better way to spend Mi'kmaq Language Day on Monday than having a traditional Mawio'mi (gathering or powwow) at Maupeltuewey Kina'matno'kuom, the Membertou…...
UPEI graduation ceremonies set for May 12-15
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (467+ words) The 2026 University of Prince Edward Island convocation ceremonies take place May 12-15, celebrating more than 1, 300 graduates in the UPEI Class of 2026 and four honorary degree recipients. Ceremonies take place at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on the campus, with faculties of…...
Guardian journalist a finalist for Atlantic Journalism Award
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (188+ words) Guardian multimedia journalist Logan Mac Lean has been nominated for an Atlantic Journalism Award. Mac Lean has been nominated in the civic affairs reporting and writing category for his coverage of the City of Charlottetown's water and sewer union strike....
Librarians eliminated by Nova Scotia Community College cuts prompted by budget pressures
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (614+ words) Union and staff warn students could lose critical academic and research support services The loss of campus librarians at Nova Scotia Community College sites is raising concerns from staff and union leaders who say the cuts could potentially weaken student…...
Atlantic Veterinary College grads make donation for equipment purchase
1+ week, 1+ day ago (465+ words) This year's graduating class at the Atlantic Veterinary College raised about $7, 000 toward the purchase of new audiovisual equipment for surgical facilities at the school's teaching hospital. The class of 2026's gift, announced in a news release, is part of a…...
Nova Scotia Community College cutting 91 positions to balance budget
1+ week, 1+ day ago (426+ words) Layoffs follow budget shortfall tied to rising costs and provincial funding cut Nova Scotia Community College announced it will be cutting 91 positions as it works to balance a 2026-27 budget shortfall driven by rising costs, a drop in international tuition revenue…...