Shooting in Welland prompts shelter-in-place order
Niagara police urge residents to shelter in place after a reported shooting near Plymouth Rd. and Lincoln St. in Welland. Schools and the local hospital are in lockdown.
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Vancouver school board votes to permanently close Carleton Elementary
The Vancouver School Board has permanently closed Sir Guy Carleton Elementary, vacant since a 2016 fire. The decision ends a costly decade of maintaining the empty heritage site. Read the full story.
$20.2M for new Simcoe County public school
The Ontario government is investing $20.2 million to build a new public school in Simcoe County. The funding, announced in December 2025, aims to address growing community needs.
Parents launch petition to save Windsor student bus service
Frustrated Windsor parents are petitioning to restore a cancelled Transit Windsor student shuttle program, arguing its end creates barriers to education. Over 350 signatures gathered.
Intoxicated man arrested at locked-down P.E.I. school
RCMP on Prince Edward Island arrested a man believed to be impaired after he entered a locked-down school. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Parry Sound School Construction Delayed Again
Ontario's education minister announces another delay for Parry Sound High School, pledging provincial oversight. Get the latest on the troubled Near North District School Board.
Winnipeg's Wolseley School Announces New Name
A Winnipeg school division has officially revealed a new name for Wolseley School. Discover the details behind this significant change and what it means for the community.
GECDSB Appoints Two New Trustees in Windsor
The Greater Essex County District School Board has filled two vacant trustee positions. Learn about the new appointees and their roles in local education governance.
Weapons investigation at London high school leads to teen arrest
London Police arrested a teenager following a weapons investigation at Clarke Road Secondary School on December 15, 2025. Authorities are continuing their probe into the incident.
Ela Day-Bédard drafted to Women's Professional Baseball League
Ottawa-Gatineau's Ela Day-Bédard makes history, selected by San Francisco in the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League draft. Read about this landmark moment for Canadian sports.
One hospitalized after Gatineau apartment fire
One person was transported to hospital following a fire at a Gatineau apartment building. Emergency services responded to the incident on December 5, 2025.
Skiers brave -20°C for first runs at Camp Fortune
Enthusiastic skiers hit the slopes at Camp Fortune in the Ottawa-Gatineau area despite frigid -20°C temperatures for the season's opening. Get the details on the snowy start.
Ontario's Plan for School Trustee Changes Coming Early 2025
Ontario's Education Minister will decide on changes to the role of school trustees early next year, signaling a potential major reduction in their powers. Get the latest details.
Ex-Saskatoon School Director Sentenced for Student Assault
A former Saskatoon private school director receives a 23-month community sentence after admitting to hitting students, claiming he was instructed to do so. Read the full story.
Windsor-Essex School Board Seeks Trustee Applicants
The Greater Essex County District School Board is accepting applications until Dec. 10 to fill two trustee vacancies. Learn about eligibility and how to apply for these key public education roles.
NCC: Kettle Island Bridge Top Benefit is Less Downtown Trucks
A new NCC report reveals residents see reducing downtown truck traffic as the key benefit of a proposed Kettle Island bridge. Public consultation highlights decades-long debate.
ByWard Market's 48-foot tree is Ottawa's tallest for 2025
The ByWard Market has won Ottawa's holiday height contest with a 48-foot Christmas tree, but a Gatineau rival looms for 2026. Discover the festive competition and city decorations.
Winnipeg school warns parents about alleged disturbing incident
A Winnipeg Catholic school has notified parents of an alleged 'disturbing' incident that occurred on the street outside the school on Monday morning. Learn the details and the school's response.
Edmonton Schools Locked Down During Weapons Complaint
Several north Edmonton schools were placed under lockdown as police responded to a nearby weapons complaint. No injuries were reported. Learn the details of the police response and school safety protocols.
Elections Alberta Petition Successful, North York School Lockdown Lifted
A Canadian petition to Elections Alberta has succeeded as a lockdown ends at a North York high school. Meanwhile, a new report warns Ontario food banks are struggling with rising poverty.
North York High School Lockdown After Gun Reports
A North York high school was placed under lockdown following reports of a gun on Monday afternoon. Police are on scene investigating. Stay updated on this developing story.
How GTA School Boards Decide on Winter Closures
Learn how Greater Toronto Area school boards make critical decisions about closing schools during winter weather. Essential guide for parents and students.
Seaside Elementary: Vancouver's New Coal Harbour School Named
Vancouver School Board names the new Coal Harbour school Seaside Elementary. Set to open near capacity in 2025, it will relieve overcrowding in downtown schools.
Christmas Village Coming to Canadian Museum of History
A magical Christmas village is coming to the Canadian Museum of History in December 2026. Santa Claus announced the festive attraction during a special ceremony in Gatineau.
Three Canadian cities named bird-friendly communities
Ottawa, Gatineau and Kingston receive official bird-friendly city status, recognizing their conservation efforts to protect urban bird populations and habitats across Eastern Ontario.
Ontario threatens takeover of troubled Near North School Board
The Ontario government warns Near North District School Board of potential provincial takeover amid construction delays and dysfunction. Parry Sound students face remote learning as crisis deepens.
MPP calls for province to take control of school board
Parry Sound MPP demands provincial intervention at Near North District School Board amid construction delays, student protests, and ministry concerns. Learn about the crisis.
Orléans Catholic School Opening Pushed to 2027
The opening of a new Catholic elementary school in Orléans has been postponed until 2027, affecting local families and educational planning in the community.
Impaired driving charge after fatal Gatineau crash kills woman
A 37-year-old Val-des-Monts man faces impaired driving charges after a multi-vehicle collision in Gatineau claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
Villa Maria students rally in lease dispute with nuns
Hundreds of Villa Maria students and parents rallied Friday to save their school from closure amid a lease standoff with the Sisters of Notre Dame. Join the movement to preserve Montreal education.
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