Local NDP stars shine light on Story
In one of the more interesting Toronto school board races this election, many were surprised to see the local New Democratic establishment’s support shift from Dandy to Story in the heavily NDP-influenced ward.
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Gershon’s re-election bid overcomes controversy over trustee expenses
Gershon has been in the limelight in recent weeks after a provincial auditor’s report questioned some trustee expenses. For instance, the audit showed Gershon spent $3,765 on a tour of Israel. Gershon told the Globe and Mail that the trip had “very much to do with her role as trustee.” And judging from the returns tonight, many East Yorkers seemed to take her at her word.
Upset in Toronto-Danforth school board race as Story beats Dandy
Dandy had been credited with innovations like late-start high school to match teenage “biorhythms.” But after previously enjoying the support of the local NDP establishment, she lost the New Democrats’ support to Story.
Trustee candidate recognizes the job’s invisibility
Ybia Anderson understands that voters don’t know who trustees are or what they do. “I often ask, ‘Are you aware that it’s part of the municipal election on Oct. 27?’ And the overwhelming response is, ‘No,’”…
Candidates juggle professional careers and the campaign
Paul Bocking needs to pick up a stack of papers waiting in his office at York University. He still plans to take a few months off from working on his PhD in economic geography, grading…
New ideas, experience both needed at TDSB, trustee candidates say
Ausma Malik knew she’d made the right choice to run for Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustee in Ward 10 when news of an expense scandal at the board made headlines in September. Canada’s largest public school board needs to embrace new voices, she said.
Teen charged in high school stabbing appears in court
A 17-year-old charged with second-degree murder in the death of Hamid Aminzada, appeared in court Wednesday and will remain in custody until his next appearance.
Toronto high school graduation rate up by three per cent
The graduation rate for Toronto high school students has increased by 3 per cent over the past year, the Toronto District School Board announced yesterday.
TDSB to empower Somali students
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is establishing a special task force before the new year to keep Somali students at school.
New TDSB rules ‘fantastic’ for transgender students
Things have come a long way for transgender students in the eight years since Jade Hines came out, she says. The Toronto District School Board recently implemented a new policy for the accommodation of transgender and gender non-conforming students and staff. “The new guidelines for accommodating trans students (are) fantastic,” said Hines, a 25-year-old transgender student at Ryerson University.