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Tensions high over private investigators, teacher sick leaves at some Ontario school boards | Globalnews.ca

David Bale6 months ago08 mins

Some school boards across Ontario are increasing measures to combat alleged sick leave abuse and address rising costs linked to staff absences. The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has taken the step of privately looking into sick leave use, a move that has drawn criticism from educators and unions who are concerned about its…

Girl, 14, shot dead after female pupil opened fire at school is identified

David Bale7 months ago011 mins

A GIRL who was shot dead after her female classmate opened fire at their school has been identified with her family paying tribute. Natalie Rupnow, 15, gunned down students and teachers at the Abundant Life Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday. 10 Student Rubi Patricia Vergara, 14, of Madison, was killed in the shootingCredit:…

We’re a family of four & converted an old school bus into a tiny home

David Bale7 months ago07 mins

A MUM has revealed that she, her husband and her two kids have decided to ditch their home, to move into a school bus, meaning they now don’t pay any rent or bills. Jen and Jake met back in 2012, and after a few years, welcomed their first son Jacob. 2 Jen and her family…

Funding for milk and healthy snacks for pre-school kids slashed by SNP

David Bale7 months ago05 mins

FUNDING for milk and healthy snacks for pre-school kids is being effectively slashed by Nats ministers, we can reveal. A real-terms cut — buried in last week’s SNP Budget — comes despite First Minister John Swinney boasting of “eradicating child poverty”. 2 Martin Whitfield MSP says local authorities are being asked to provide more with…