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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Capes for Kids 2026 : Aarts-Wood caped crusaders I'm daring to wear a cape and fundraising for Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, to shape the future of disability healthcare for kids. And when I reach my goal, I'll wear my cape during ...

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Why did the TDSB cut enrolment at 2 schools serving disabled students? Parents of students at Heydon Park Secondary School and Eastdale Collegiate Institute say the enrolment cuts will negatively impact some of the board’s most vulnerable learners

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Under Trustee governance Eastdale Collegiate (aka Degrassi Jr High) was set aside as an intentionally small school was part of intentional work to strengthen secondary programs. Under provincial supervision all student-centred review & work has stopped.

They are exactly who we said they were. Grifters, the whole lot of them. There will be nothing left in another 3 years. #FordIsCorrupt #NeverVoteConservative #onpoli

Is the textbook dead? Inside Ontario schools’ shift to digital — and the hidden trade-offs of paper-free classrooms The shift has put new burdens on teachers, students and parents and raised questions about the impacts on learning and fairness.

Ont desperately needs a govt dedicated to student learning, vs private interests pushing digital material - esp as it’s likely impacting student comprehension & application.

We need a collective effort to oust Pr Ford.

Now. Not weeks before next election.

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In 2024, Premier Smith was demanding Trudeau allow 20,000+ additional immigrants to Alberta.

But now with a huge budget deficit, she's scapegoating the immigrants she wanted to come to Alberta.

#ableg #abpoli

#Alberta BACKWARDS #DanielleSmith
#abpoli #ableg
#DanielleSmith'sDEATHCareSystem

Delayed complications of measles, almost always fatal

Posting this letter again
This request from Smith to PM Trudeau asking for more immigrants needs to be common knowledge
We need to make Smith own her incompetence in healthcare and education instead of blaming immigrants
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Educators are caring adults who can establish relationships with children who have experienced trauma, BUT… teachers are not therapists.

Schools can be a safe place, BUT… schools are not treatment centres.

We need to stop pretending that classrooms can replace real mental health support.

Toronto shopping street

Half of business owners on this Toronto street estimated that more than 25% of their customers arrived by car.

In fact, it was 4%.

And the % of customers who who walked or cycled? 72%.

Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via @carltonreid.com www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...

Wide protected bike-lane in Downtown Vancouver filled with people on bikes.

It’s really important that #Vancouver’s Downtown Business Association, who were originally against bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of ACTUAL EVIDENCE that they’re better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced.

Safe bike-lanes mean business.

Increasing math scores: Why Ontario needs early numeracy screening Educators in a research partnership have found that early math screening is a helpful teaching tool that helps educators target instruction to support children’s math learning.

Math learning trajectories are set in motion as early as kindergarten. Why we need fully funded early math AND early literacy screening to ensure student success.

#education #onpoli #math

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The Premier mandated kids sit in front of a TV on consecutive school days.

There are ~2.1M students in K-12 in Ontario.
Assuming an average class size of 24, average teacher salary of $87K, & 2h/game that adds up to at ~ $8M to $9M in lost instructional time for Ontario students per game.

#onpoli

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign? TDSB: Real Food for Real Futures

Can you sign your name to this youth-led advocacy for healthy school food?

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#education #onpoli @tdsb.on.ca

Rally on Tuesday Feb 3, 2026 to support Bowmore’s beloved teachers and push back against disruptions to student learning imposed by the TDSB

Rally on Tuesday Feb 3, 2026 to support Bowmore’s beloved teachers and push back against disruptions to student learning imposed by the TDSB.

This!

Quatsino leads the charge on renewable energy | The Narwhal On Vancouver Island, Quatsino First Nation is completing a 150-kW solar project, piloting tidal power and partnering with a wind farm in its push for renewable energy

On Vancouver Island, Quatsino First Nation is developing clean, reliable sources of energy for its residents, from wind and solar to tidal power. It's all part of an effort to reduce costs and strengthen the remote community's energy independence. thenarwhal.ca/quatsino-ren...

Eby calls meeting between Alberta separatists, U.S. officials 'treason' British Columbia Premier David Eby told reporters before the first ministers' meeting on Thursday it's completely inappropriate

A reported meeting between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials isn't sitting well with at least one premier at the First Ministers meeting in Ottawa.
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IDF accepts Gaza Health Ministry death toll of over 71,000 Palestinians killed in the war Although Many International Experts Have Accepted the Health Ministry's Data as Reliable, and Even Conservative Relative to the True Death Toll, Israel Had Refused to Accept the Health Ministry's Coun...

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For Sharing: PROTECT THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES IN ONTARIO PROTECT THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES IN ONTARIO Ontario’s education minister, Paul Calandra, is inclined to eliminate the role of school board trustee, asserting that he could get rid of this el...

Ontario parents: please read and share and ACT! #halton #toronto #onted #hamont #burlon #education #trusteesmatter #ontarioeducators #oakville #milton #peel

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#ontario #onpoli #education #cdnpoli

Also tell the government that question #6 is inappropriate. It is worded to favour incarceration over youth supports with no option for you to add your own suggestions.

Survey: 2026 Budget Consultations We want to hear from you! Tell us how Ontario’s next budget can help support your family, business or community.The 2026 Budget will continue to focus on protecting Ontario’s economy and workers, crea...

Don’t forget to submit your comments on the #Ontario budget and ask for more funding for education, more mental healthcare for youth, more money for youth employment and community engagement, stop selling vape products to kids, and invest in affordable housing.

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Ford government takes over Peel District School Board, puts York Catholic board ‘on notice’ Ontario is placing the Peel District School Board (PDSB) under provincial supervision and warning the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) it could be next, citing serious concerns about govern...

The Minister doesn’t let silly things like truth get in the way of politics.
- Peel has NOT run years of deficits
- due to previous supervision it was the Ministry setting Peel’s budget
- Peel DSB was NOT about to lay off teachers

The lies come fast & easy in #ongov
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Did #ongov bother to tell #ontario public that Crown Royal is distilled and bottled in #Manitoba?

I know truth is a hard thing for the Cons, it rarely serves their political interests…

This makes no sense, #ongov is currently advertising for people to come train as healthcare professionals??

#onpoli
#poorgovernance

Imagine the infrastructure, innovation, and programming that could be supported with $900M instead of wasting taxpayer’s money on companies that make huge profits and return little to the province…

'My hope now is to make it to retirement without being badly injured' Lack of resources fueling increase in student violence, local teachers and support workers say

Elementary educators, who teach and support small children, are calling for funding for supports (social work, therapies, special education professionals) for student needs… and the Ministry repeatedly responds with “we are bringing you police”.
#onpoli

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YouTube video by APTN News This year’s Japan fashion week features a First Nations designer | APTN News

Japan’s fashion week takes place in June of this year and will feature an all-Indigenous showcase for the first time from Peguis First Nation designer, Alyssia Sutherland.

Sutherland is the owner of Ally’s Ribbons, who had over 500 auditions to model.

We all need to demand: Adequate funding for special education and classroom supports

Ontario’s Schools Are Breaking And Our Kids Are Paying the Price Jan 5 2026

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