May 1 – First Responders Day
by David Herman
Since 2013, May 1 has been proclaimed as First Responders Day in Ontario, a chance to acknowledge and give thanks to the...
New Act condemned by health workers, unions and politicians
It has seemed that regular political behaviour has been somewhat modified over the last months, as governments dealt with the pandemic that has changed...
Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Standard
Organised by The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, March 13-19, 2022, is the first Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), under the banner: “Your Farm, Your...
October 9 to 15 is Fire Prevention Week
An annual event intended to help remind us of the importance of fire safety is upon us once again. This year’s Fire Prevention Week...
Ontario moves to increase school bus safety
The Ontario government has announced new measures to give municipalities the tools they need to target drivers who threaten the safety of children crossing...
Elementary Teachers ratify agreements
The central agreements with the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) have been ratified by school boards and the union, and agreed to by...
New support for Non-Profits
The Ontario government is investing $83 million through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to provide grants to help eligible non-profit organizations, including food banks,...
Ontario expanding Mental Health and Addictions Services
The Ontario government is providing an additional $14.75 million to increase access to mental health and addictions services across the province. This funding will...
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Forecasted rain is expected to increase water levels across the Rideau Valley Watershed
Above normal temperatures in March have melted most of the snow across...
New Learning Format available for JK and SK
The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) is very proud to introduce Explor'A, a brand-new, flexible approach to learning for junior and senior...