Tag Archives: Education
Indigenous leaders hopeful for Carney-led government on economy, reconciliation
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he doesn't expect Prime Minister Mark Carney to get everything right immediately as he learns about and crafts policies for Indigenous People...
May 03, 2025
Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools for entire school day
QUBEC - The Quebec government is expanding its cellphone ban in schools, prohibiting students from using the devices on elementary or high school property for the entire school day. Education Minister...
May 01, 2025
Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of papal conclave
Cardinals from around the world have converged on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. Several Canadian clergy were am...
Apr 25, 2025
Devoted Nanaimo student lands prestigious scholarship
NANAIMO - A serious car crash played a pivotal role in the life of an impactful local high school student, who's eager to make his mark in the world. In many ways, Rocky Sloan already has. He and his ...
Apr 24, 2025
Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is u...
Apr 24, 2025
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S. citizens in what is a growing trend for Canadian institutions as...
Apr 17, 2025
Court bans pro-Palestinian protests on McGill University campus for 10 days
MONTREAL - McGill University has obtained a temporary court order against a pro-Palestinian student group forbidding protests that disrupt activities or block access to buildings on campus. The univer...
Apr 16, 2025
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States
HALIFAX - The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States. The Canadian Association of University Teach...
Apr 15, 2025
P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
CHARLOTTETOWN - The University of Prince Edward Island has apologized to a former artist in residence who quit after administrators ordered him to remove a painting that offended some American faculty...
Apr 11, 2025
Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war
There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United...
Apr 10, 2025