Teacher’s aide in Woodbine indicted on 11‑year sexual abuse case
A teacher’s aide at Woodbine Elementary was indicted on July 1 for alleged sexual abuse spanning 11 years, prompting a review of staffing practices in the county.
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Bedford School Serves Poutine at End‑of‑Year Farewell
Bedford School in Montreal served poutine to students on June 23, 2026, as they bid farewell to teachers, holding a ceremony while other local schools closed for summer.
Bedford School Serves Poutine at End‑of‑Year Farewell
Bedford School kept its doors open on June 23, 2026 to serve poutine to students and teachers as a farewell celebration, contrasting with other Montreal schools that closed for summer break.
Montreal Teacher Uses Quebec Culture to Energize French Classes
French teacher Charles Desrochers in Montreal used Quebec cultural examples on June 21, 2026, to illustrate that learning French can be passionate and to emphasize schools' role in preserving the province's heritage.
Ontario Faces Need for Over One Million Graduates, Council Says
The Council of Ontario Universities estimates that Ontario will need more than one million new graduates, especially in STEM fields, over the next decade to fill a projected skilled‑worker shortage.
Housing Crisis Linked to Rise in Abuse and Dropouts, Study Shows
A new Observatoire québécois des inégalités study finds Quebec’s housing shortage is driving up domestic violence and school dropout rates, highlighting the broader social costs of the crisis.
Parents and Union Oppose EMSB Plan to Cut Over 100 Special‑Needs Positions
The English Montreal School Board’s June 16 proposal to cut over 100 special‑needs support positions has drawn strong opposition from parents and the teachers’ union, who warn the reductions could jeopardize services for vulnerable students.
Quebec Gives Priority to Long‑Term Residents for Subsidized Daycare
Quebec's Ministry of the Family announced that subsidized daycare spots will be allocated first to long‑term residents, with any remaining places given to children of asylum seekers.
Quebec Funds French Programs at English‑Language Universities
Quebec’s government and English‑language universities signed a funding pact on June 16, 2026 to expand French courses and immersion programs, extending the province’s push for French education to anglophone campuses.
Quebec Government Funds French Programs at English-Language Universities
The Quebec government signed a June 16 agreement to fund French courses and immersion programs at English-language universities, aiming to broaden French-language education in the province.
Community Rallies to Keep Villa Maria College’s Historic NDG Campus
Thousands rallied this summer to keep Villa Maria College’s historic NDG campus open, while administrators say any solution must first resolve a major budget shortfall threatening relocation or closure.
Community Rallies to Keep Villa Maria College on Historic Campus
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni in NDG are campaigning to keep Villa Maria College on its historic campus, while school officials say any solution must resolve the college’s major financial shortfall.
Community Rallies to Save Villa Maria College in NDG
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are campaigning this summer to keep Villa Maria College on its historic NDG campus, while officials say any plan must resolve the school’s major financial challenges.
Community rallies to keep Villa Maria College in NDG
Thousands of NDG residents, parents and alumni are mobilizing to keep Villa Maria College on its historic campus, while officials say any solution must first address the school’s large budget shortfalls.
Community Campaigns to Save Villa Maria College
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are campaigning to keep Villa Maria College on its historic NDG campus as officials say any plan must resolve major financial challenges before summer decisions.
Community Mobilizes to Keep Villa Maria College on NDG Campus
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are campaigning to keep Villa Maria College at its historic NDG campus as the school faces a financial crisis. Officials say any solution must resolve the underlying fiscal challenges.
Community Rallies to Save Villa Maria College Amid Funding Crisis
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are campaigning this summer to keep Villa Maria College open on its historic NDG campus, while officials warn that any solution must resolve the school’s major financial shortfall.
Community Mobilizes to Keep Villa Maria College NDG Campus
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are campaigning to keep Villa Maria College's historic NDG campus open, while officials say financial shortfalls must be resolved before any decision this summer.
Community Rallies to Keep Villa Maria College Open
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are campaigning this summer to keep Villa Maria College at its historic NDG campus, while officials say the school’s financial challenges must be resolved to avoid closure or relocation.
Student Petition Calls for Safer School‑Zone Traffic in Quebec
A student presented a petition to the Quebec National Assembly on June 10, 2026, urging safer traffic conditions around school zones after a near‑miss incident. The request, received by Assembly member Alexandre Masse, adds to ongoing concerns from families about congestion and child safety at school drop‑off and pickup points.
