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TDSB Demands Change in Provincial Funding Amid Deficit Crisis

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 9:21 pm more...

Amid mounting fiscal pressures and a looming $58 million deficit, the Toronto District School Board is urgently urging the province to scrap its outdated funding formula. The board warns that without a meaningful change, a takeover might be inevitable—an outcome that makes Ottawa’s budget acrobatics look all too routine.

cp24.com/ / TDSB calls on province to change funding formula - CP24

citynews.ca / TDSB calls for more provincial funding, meeting to address $58M deficit

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 4 hours ago #provincial #budget #education #canada +

TDSB Cyber Breach: Ransom, Data, and Digital Mayhem

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

In a cybersecurity fiasco, the Toronto District School Board is still grappling with compromised student data. Despite ransom demands—and even payments—the stolen information wasn’t wiped clean, leaving parents and officials both baffled and frustrated over lax digital housekeeping.

cbc.ca / School boards hit with ransom demands linked to PowerSchool cyberattack

lapresse.ca / Vol de données d’élèves | Un conseil scolaire de Toronto a reçu une demande de rançon

theglobeandmail.com / Toronto school board says it got a ransom demand over stolen student data

globalnews.ca / Toronto school board says it got a ransom demand over stolen student data

permalink / 7 stories from sources in 9 hours ago #crime #education #security #ontario +

Alberta Speaker Resigns for U.S. Diplomatic Role

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Alberta’s political scene takes an unexpected twist as Speaker Nathan Cooper announces his resignation to become the province’s representative in Washington, D.C. This surprising career move, leaving colleagues and constituents bemused, underscores the often unpredictable and eyebrow-raising nature of political appointments down in Alberta.

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta legislature Speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to United States

globalnews.ca / Alberta legislature speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to U.S.

edmontonjournal.com / Cooper to resign as MLA and Speaker to take on job as Alberta representative in D.C.

thestar.com / Alberta legislature speaker to resign seat, become rep to United States

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 8 hours ago #politics #provincial #usrelations #albert +

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai Resigns, Prompting Immediate Leadership Transition Process

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:21 pm more...

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai has announced his resignation and confirmed he won’t run in the next election. His departure has set in motion an urgent leadership transition, leaving political circles scrambling—proving once again that in Yukon, change can be as swift as a northern winter storm.

ledevoir.com / Le premier ministre du Yukon démissionne

ledevoir.com / Le premier ministre du Yukon démissionne

lapresse.ca / Le premier ministre du Yukon démissionne

theglobeandmail.com / Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won’t run in next election

thestar.com / Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won't run in next election

permalink / 6 stories from sources in 6 hours ago #politics #provincial #yukon #retirement +

Nunavik fatal police shooting prompts BEI investigation in northern village

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Two investigations have been launched by the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) following a fatal police shooting in Nunavik. Authorities are scrutinizing the circumstances behind the intervention that resulted in a death, as community tension mounts over policing practices in the region.

globalnews.ca / Quebec police watchdog investigating officer-involved fatal shooting in Far North

thestar.com / Quebec police watchdog investigating officer-involved fatal shooting in Far North

ledevoir.com / Le BEI ouvre une enquête après le décès d’une personne par tir policier au Nunavik

lapresse.ca / Nunavik | Le BEI enquête sur une intervention policière après un tir mortel

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 11 hours ago #justice #indigenous #canada #arctic +

Saskatchewan NDP Pushes Bill Aimed at Blocking Province’s Separation Ambitions

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:21 pm more...

In a bold political move, Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP introduced a bill to make it tougher for citizens to trigger a province-sized secession. Critics quip that stopping separation might be as tricky as nailing jelly to a wall, yet the proposal is stirring up serious debate.

Bluesky: @ctheriault.bsky.social

globalnews.ca / Sask. NDP introduces bill to change referendum legislation

theglobeandmail.com / NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada

thestar.com / NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 6 hours ago #politics #provincial #ndp #saskatchewan +

Bike Lane Legal Tussle: Ontario Fights Court Order Pausing Removal

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Ontario is mobilizing a legal appeal to overturn a court injunction that halted the planned removal of 19 kilometres of Toronto bike lanes. The debate pits constitutional arguments against municipal development, with policymakers engaged in a high-stakes, ironic battle over city infrastructure.

Bluesky: @isaaccallan.bsky.social

globalnews.ca / Ford government files appeal against injunction frustrating its bike lane removal

theglobeandmail.com / Ontario to ask for appeal of court order pausing Toronto bike lane removal

citynews.ca / Ontario to ask for appeal of court order pausing Toronto bike lane removal

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 9 hours ago #provincial #law #ontario #cycling +

Judicial recount ordered in Terrebonne riding

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

A judicial recount has been mandated in Quebec's Terrebonne riding after the final vote count showed an exceptionally narrow margin—just 44 votes—between the top candidates. Officials are meticulously reexamining ballots to ensure every vote is accurately counted amid heightened electoral tensions.

Bluesky: @lapresse.ca

ledevoir.com / Il y aura un dépouillement judiciaire des votes dans la circonscription de Terrebonne

citynews.ca / Judicial recount ordered for Terrebonne riding that flipped from Liberals to Bloc Québécois after vote validation

lapresse.ca / Élections fédérales | Il y aura un dépouillement judiciaire dans la circonscription de Terrebonne

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 7 hours ago #elections #quebec #law #justice +

BC Elections Error: Special Ballots Retained in B.C. Riding Mishap

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:21 pm more...

In a notable electoral oversight, more than 800 special ballots were mistakenly kept by a returning officer in a British Columbia riding. Election officials have alerted all registered political parties, prompting concerns about ballot handling and urging immediate review of the electoral process to prevent future missteps.

nationalpost.com / Elections Canada blames ‘human error’ as over 800 special ballots misplaced in B.C. riding office

lapresse.ca / Élections fédérales | Plus de 800 bulletins de vote spéciaux conservés par erreur en Colombie-Britannique

cbc.ca / Over 800 special ballots mistakenly kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 5 hours ago #politics #elections #provincial #bc +

Manitoba measles outbreak expands amid separate case clusters

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Health officials in Manitoba are tracking a concerning rise in measles cases, with reports confirming new cases that appear unconnected to earlier outbreaks. Authorities are urging vigilance and highlighting the need for immunization to prevent further spread among vulnerable populations.

Bluesky: @winnipegfreepress.com

thestar.com / Some new Manitoba measles cases not connected to other known ones, officials say

winnipegfreepress.com / Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 11 hours ago #manitoba #measels #canada #health +

B.C. planned burn nearly endangers trapped wildfire fighters

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

A WorkSafeBC report reveals that a planned burn during the 2023 wildfire season in British Columbia risked trapping firefighters as extreme fire behavior cut off escape routes. The incident raises serious questions about safety protocols during controlled burns.

theglobeandmail.com / A planned burn in devastating 2023 fire season could have killed trapped firefighters, says B.C. safety report

globalnews.ca / Planned burn during 2023 Shuswap wildfires could have turned deadly: report

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 11 hours ago #environment #bc #fire #courage +

Former Premier Hancock Moves to the Bench in Edmonton

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

In a notable career pivot, former Alberta premier David Hancock has been named to a judicial post in Edmonton. The shift from political leadership to a role in the justice system has raised a few eyebrows among political insiders, as Hancock readies himself to bring his distinctive style to the courtroom.

globalnews.ca / Former Alberta premier David Hancock named to justice position in Edmonton

thestar.com / Former Alberta premier David Hancock given new post as assistant justice

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 8 hours ago #politics #provincial #albert #retirement +

Newfoundland Wildfire Forces Emergency Evacuations and Community Action

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:21 pm more...

A fast-moving forest fire in Newfoundland has forced local officials to declare a state of emergency while ordering mandatory evacuations as homes fall prey to the flames. Emergency crews are battling the blaze under high pressure—proving that sometimes even nature insists on a dramatic exit strategy.

lapresse.ca / Incendie de forêt à Terre-Neuve | Une ville déclare l’état d’urgence et ordonne des évacuations

theglobeandmail.com / N.L. town declares state of emergency, issues evacuation order over wildfire

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 3 hours ago #environment #nl #fire #atlanticcanada +

Toronto Sceptres rally to claim Game 1 win in PWHL semis

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

In a high-stakes semifinal opener for the Walter Cup, the Toronto Sceptres edged out the defending champion Minnesota Frost 3-2. With Julia Gosling igniting the offense by scoring twice in a swift second‐period burst, the Sceptres showcased resilience and precision under playoff pressure.

cbc.ca / Toronto Sceptres secure PWHL semifinal series opener against Minnesota Frost

torontosun.com / Sceptres look like old hands at playoff pressure in Game 1 win

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 hours ago #ontario #sports #canada #playoffs +