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Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) Launches SOHO Insider: Your Premier Hematologic Oncology News Source | Newswise

David Bale3 weeks ago05 mins

Newswise — LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) is proud to announce the launch of SOHO Insider (www.sohoinsider.com), a digital and print publication that features the most cutting-edge news, expert opinions, and in-depth analysis on the latest developments in hematologic oncology. SOHO Insider will serve as the go-to resource for clinicians, researchers, healthcare…

University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill | Globalnews.ca

David Bale4 weeks ago02 mins

By Tara Deschamps The Canadian Press Posted January 11, 2025 12:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Ontario public health official says they’ve detected norovirus among a group of 190 people reporting symptoms of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph over the last week. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health spokesperson Danny Williamson says…

Tough lesson: Thousands of ‘unqualified’ teachers in Quebec schools | Globalnews.ca

David Bale4 weeks ago09 mins

Monique Henry has been teaching English in Quebec for the better part of two decades without official certification. As a so-called “unqualified” teacher, she has had to learn her profession the hard way. When she started teaching in 2006 she struggled with unruly students. As she never completed a university education program, she didn’t learn…

Opposition NDP criticizes Alberta government over potential school support worker strike | Globalnews.ca

David Bale4 weeks ago02 mins

By Aaron Sousa The Canadian Press Posted January 10, 2025 1:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s Opposition NDP is calling on the provincial government to act as thousands of education support workers prepare to walk off the job in Edmonton and some nearby communities. More than 3,000…

Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party | Globalnews.ca

David Bale4 weeks ago04 mins

School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information. Ontario’s Toronto, Peel and Durham district school boards issued similarly worded notices about a “cyber incident” targeting PowerSchool, a third-party application that’s also used to store some school-based staff information. The…

Wildfires and Strong Winds Prompt School Closures Across Los Angeles County

David Bale4 weeks ago04 mins

The wildfires burning in Southern California have prompted officials to close schools across Los Angeles County on Wednesday. At least 18 of the 80 school districts in the county issued statements announcing that schools would close for the day. Many urged parents to take precautions as the fires continue to rage and strong winds affect…

Trio of proposed safety plans contemplate role of police in Victoria schools – BC | Globalnews.ca

David Bale4 weeks ago05 mins

After removing police officers from its schools, the Greater Victoria School District has submitted a trio of proposed safety plans to the province in time for a Jan. 6 deadline demanded by the province’s education minister. The move comes after Education Minister Lisa Beare rejected a previous plan in December, which the province had ordered…

Ontario’s struggling colleges face potential strike action as union sets date | Globalnews.ca

David Bale1 month ago06 mins

Faculty staff at Ontario’s cash-strapped public colleges could walk off the job in a matter of days after the union representing them issued a strike notice over stalled contract talks. On Friday, the union representing faculty workers at Ontario’s 24 public colleges published a five-day labour action notice, claiming its members are not being offered…

Post-secondary leaders in Lethbridge reflect on 2024 – Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca

David Bale1 month ago07 mins

Following a redesignation, Lethbridge Polytechnic saw significant change this year, while the University of Lethbridge is also finding new growth. 2024 marked the end of the Lethbridge College era, as a new brand is guiding the institution into the future, all while ensuring no massive, altering changes for staff and students. “Our request for redesignation…

California passes law preventing schools from forcing teachers to out LGBTQ+ kids

David Bale1 month ago05 mins

The new law protects students from being outed by teachers. (Getty) California has taken one more step towards LGBTQ+ equality by passing a law that prevents schools from forcing teachers to out queer students to their parents. The new law, adopted following a Monday (23 December) vote, prevents school districts from firing teachers who choose…

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Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) Launches SOHO Insider: Your Premier Hematologic Oncology News Source | Newswise

University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill | Globalnews.ca

Tough lesson: Thousands of ‘unqualified’ teachers in Quebec schools | Globalnews.ca

Opposition NDP criticizes Alberta government over potential school support worker strike | Globalnews.ca

Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party | Globalnews.ca

Wildfires and Strong Winds Prompt School Closures Across Los Angeles County

Trio of proposed safety plans contemplate role of police in Victoria schools – BC | Globalnews.ca

Ontario’s struggling colleges face potential strike action as union sets date | Globalnews.ca

Post-secondary leaders in Lethbridge reflect on 2024 – Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca

California passes law preventing schools from forcing teachers to out LGBTQ+ kids