Fate of two schools foggy almost four years after call to close one
Two North York elementary schools have been left in limbo for nearly four years while a decision to close one and move its students to the other has yet to be implemented.
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Black History Month celebrations in Jean Vanier C.H.S.
Teachers are challenged to involve students in black history celebrations within the Scarborough school community this month. Students tend to think history is boring and have no interest in learning about black culture, says Marie…
Digging for mining accountability
A grassroots movement is growing amongst Scarborough high school students to ensure accountability in Canadian mining operations abroad.
TCDSB land sale to likely uproot community garden
After 13 years, Scarborough’s Always Growing Garden may be shutting down. The Toronto Catholic District School Board has put the land the community garden occupies up for sale as part of a plan to generate revenue for its schools.
Despite legal cloud, Kennedy returns as trustee in Ward 11
Angela Kennedy rose above conflict-of-interest charges tonight to defeat all her opponents, including the archdiocese and teacher’s unions. In the race for TCDSB Ward 11, Kennedy took 5,904 votes or 47 per cent of the…
Catholic Board candidates defend fiscal positions
Fiscal responsibility and faith were top-of-mind issues for both trustee candidates and constituents at a recent debate for Toronto Catholic District School Board seats.
TCDSB Ward 8 trustee candidate meet-n-greet, Oct. 14
What: The Toronto Catholic District School Board has organized a meeting for Ward 8 trustee candidates to discuss their beliefs as well as meet local residents. Where: Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, 40 Sewells…
TCDSB Ward 8 trustee candidate meet-n-greet, Oct. 5
What: The Toronto Catholic District School Board has organized a meeting for Ward 8 trustee candidates to discuss their beliefs as well as meet local residents. Where: Cardinal Leger Catholic School, 600 Morrish Rd. When:…
Trustee campaigns despite court case
Angela Kennedy insists her decision to appeal a conflict-of-interest charge won’t get in the way of her campaign to run for re-election as Toronto Catholic school board trustee. Kennedy is one of eight incumbents of…
Reading kits soften language barrier for Toronto families
Reading is not always an easy skill for children to learn. For many immigrant families, helping their children learn to read becomes even more difficult.