Tag: Schools
London police probe elementary school break-ins
London police are investigating a rash of break-ins and property damage at three public elementary schools in the city.
A Southwestern Ontario city wants more land. A nearby town is pushing back
Norwich Township council is proposing a boundary change that would give Woodstock a fraction of the nearly 400 hectares of land it seeks.
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Chicago teachers demand climate solutions in their next contract | Great Lakes Now
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Baranyai: Respect women Olympians’ faith choices
In Rio, Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad made history as the first woman to compete for the U.S. wearing a hijab.
Lower speed limits near schools on major roads shot down
A London city councillor is scratching her head after her colleagues voted by a near two-to-one margin to shoot down proposed speed limit reductions in school zones on major roads. Council voted 9-5 at a meeting Tuesday against a staff recommendation to reduce the speed limit on 30 stretches of major London roads such as […]
Activist questions London’s commitment to fight anti-Black racism
A Black activist questions London’s commitment to help the Black community as the city seeks input on a new anti-Black racism plan
Activist questions London’s commitment to fight anti-Black racism
The city is asking Black Londoners to provide input on its proposed plan to fight anti-Black racism. But a Black activist questions the city’s efforts to help the Black community. “The proof is in the pudding,” said Alexandra Kane of the Black London Network. âSo far, the proof has been in the support of oppressive […]
Michigan school funding bump varies by district. See how much yours will get | Bridge Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the new state budget will mean an average $400 per pupil increase for Michigan schools. Education leaders say itâs a little more complicated….
City council to limit scope of agenda items, revamp public question period
Changes are coming to how business is conducted around council and committee tables in Owen Sound, including what items are tabled for discussion and how the public engages members. On Monday evening, after a lengthy debate, Owen Sound council approved several recommendations from the city’s corporate services committee from a review of the city’s procedural […]