Saskatoon Lead Pipe Deadline Pushed to 2028
Saskatoon will miss its 2026 target to replace all lead water pipes, extending the deadline to 2028. Learn about the reasons, costs, and health risks for residents.
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How AI is transforming Canadian post-secondary education
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing teaching and learning at Canadian universities. Educators are adapting to new tools, but challenges remain. Discover the impact on the future of education.
Alberta town halls address public education issues
A series of town halls across Alberta aimed to raise awareness about critical issues impacting the province's public education system. Learn about the concerns and the call to action.
Advocates rally against attacks on Alberta public education
Alberta education advocates gathered in Calgary to strategize against chronic underfunding, private school funding, and use of the notwithstanding clause. Learn about the fight for public schools.
OCDSB's $20M deficit may take years to fix
Ottawa's largest school board faces a $20 million operating deficit. Supervisor Bob Plamondon says erasing the shortfall, driven by special education costs, could take more than a year. Learn the details.
Union, Opposition Push Nova Scotia for Teacher Recruitment Plan
Nova Scotia's government faces mounting pressure from the union and opposition to create a formal teacher recruitment strategy. Deputy Minister Tracey Barbrick addressed the issue at a committee meeting on January 6, 2026.
Quebec teachers say new school civility policy misses mark
Quebec's reintroduction of formal politeness rules in schools faces criticism from educators who argue it fails to address root causes of student behaviour. Learn why teachers say the policy misses the mark.
Halifax Water: Watermain Breaks Spike is Seasonal
Halifax Water explains the recent increase in watermain breaks is a normal seasonal occurrence due to freezing and thawing cycles. Learn about the response efforts.
Finland Teaches Media Literacy to 3-Year-Olds
Finland begins media literacy education in preschool to protect children from disinformation and Russian propaganda. Learn how this proactive model works and its implications for digital resilience.
Finland starts fake news battle in preschool classrooms
Finland is tackling misinformation by teaching media literacy to children as young as preschoolers. Could Canada adopt a similar proactive educational strategy?
Quebec education minister concerned about secularism report
Quebec's Education Minister Bernard Drainville expresses concern over a new report on secularism in schools. Get the details on the findings and the provincial response.
B.C. Education System Failing Students on Financial Literacy
Eugene You argues B.C. must make financial literacy a mandatory graduation requirement as debt soars and students lack basic money skills. Read why early education is key.
Ontario Plans to Expand Practical Teacher Education
Ontario's Education Minister announces plans to enhance teacher training by expanding the practical, hands-on component of education programs. Learn about the proposed changes and their goals.
AI Demand Drives Record Data-Centre Dealmaking in 2025
Global data-centre mergers and acquisitions hit a record high, driven by AI's insatiable infrastructure needs. Discover the key drivers and figures behind this unprecedented surge.
Canadian Universities Face Structural Financial Crisis
A sector-wide review warns Canada's post-secondary system is structurally unsustainable. Federal caps and stagnant funding are forcing cuts, reshaping education for decades. Read the analysis.
$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.
Ontario's New Kindergarten Curriculum Explained
Ontario has introduced a revised kindergarten curriculum. Learn about the key changes, their goals for early learning, and what they mean for families across the province.
Bezeses donate $5M to neurodiversity education leader
Philanthropists Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez award a transformative $5 million grant to a pioneering neurodiversity education organization. Discover the impact of this major donation.
RTOERO Rebrands, Names Glenn O'Farrell as New CEO
National education organization RTOERO unveils its new name, Entente Education Canada, and appoints Glenn O'Farrell as CEO to lead its 2026-2030 strategic plan for healthy, active aging. Read more.
Edmonton School Results Decline, Data Reliability Questioned
Edmonton Public Schools' latest report indicates declines in key areas like safety and support, but officials warn numerous caveats, from COVID-19 to job action, complicate the data. Read the full analysis.
Do School Trustees Have a Place in Modern Education?
Political columnist Brian Lilley debates the role of school trustees with Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra. Share your thoughts on this critical education issue.
Ontario to Overhaul Education System After Poor Math Scores
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra discusses a major overhaul of the province's education system following the release of disappointing EQAO math results. Share your thoughts.
Ontario plans changes to school trustee roles next year
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra announces a review of school trustee powers, with changes expected early next year. Get the latest on this significant education policy shift.
Infrastructure Summit in Vaughan Charts Ontario's Future
Ontario leaders convened at the Vaughan Infrastructure Summit to discuss how strategic infrastructure investment is crucial for economic competitiveness, job creation, and solving the housing crisis. Learn the key insights.
N.B. to spend record $242M on schools in 2026-2027
New Brunswick plans its largest-ever education infrastructure budget of $242 million for 2026-2027, including a new K-8 school for the Moncton region. Learn about the province's major investment.
Newmarket's Queen Street Bridge Rehab Completed
The Town of Newmarket has finished the largest bridge rehabilitation project in three decades on Queen Street. The crucial infrastructure work ensures long-term safety and connectivity for the community.
Alberta details $15M for student mental health
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced a $15 million funding plan for student mental health supports on Dec. 3, 2025. Learn how the province aims to tackle this critical issue.
Ontario education minister appoints himself supervisor of school board
Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra has appointed himself interim supervisor of a northern Ontario school board, taking direct control. Get the full story on this provincial intervention.
Ontario may place more school boards under supervision
Ontario's Education Minister signals readiness to intervene in struggling school boards, vowing to 'put you back on track.' Get the latest on provincial oversight in education.
WRDSB sued over land acknowledgment mandate
Waterloo Region District School Board faces legal action over compulsory land acknowledgments. Lawsuit claims violation of Charter rights. Get the latest details.
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