Private Schools

• Quebec students forbidden from using cellphones in classrooms after winter break

  The directive, which aims to reduce distractions in class, will apply to public elementary and secondary schools, but it offers teachers flexibility to allow certain exceptions.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023
  
• Health unit reports probable case of COVID-19 tied to private school in St. Thomas, Ont.

  SWPH said immediately after being notified, public health staff began work to find the source of transmission and to identify and notify close contacts.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2020
  
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• Majority of B.C. parents are ‘content’ with their children’s education, according to new poll

  A majority of parents in British Columbia are "content" with their children's education, according to a new poll.

  Education

  Jun 5, 2019
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• Bob Layton Editorial: Over to you

  Bob Layton shares listener comments and invites you to add yours.

  Feb 23, 2018
• Edmonton public school trustee candidates express views on public funding of private schools

  Candidates vying to be the next Edmonton Public School Board trustees weigh in on public funding being used for private schools.

  Education

  Oct 10, 2017
• Principal wants private land deal with city for school

  For the first time since the idea of selling surplus land to accomodate a private school came up at city hall, the principal behind the idea has spoken out against public sector unions, among others.

  Education

  Jun 20, 2017
• Poll suggests two-thirds of Albertans believe funding for private schools should be phased out

  A poll released Wednesday suggests a majority of Albertans support or “somewhat support” phasing out public funding of private schools and reinvesting the money into public education.

  Education

  Apr 19, 2017
• Private schools hit back at push to have public funding withdrawn in Alberta

  Private schools across the province say an Alberta advocacy group is hurting students by pushing the NDP to phase out public funding for private schools.

  Education

  Feb 24, 2017
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• WATCH: Okanagan independent schools back in session as public sector labour dispute continues

  Some Okanagan students headed back to class despite the labour dispute. Many independent schools were back in session today...

  Sep 2, 2014
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• WATCH: Private school enrollment up with no worries of labour disruption

  There is a long history of labour strife between B.C.'s public school teachers and our provincial government.

  May 27, 2014