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Colin Matthew, district 15 leader for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF), doesn’t believe the local school board’s immediate… Continue reading “Local union leader says plenty of supply teachers; no need to abruptly cancel extracurriculars”

The Advocate asked Trillium Lakelands District School Board four questions in an email for clarity about the board’s decision to… Continue reading “Striking on-call teachers ‘entirely’ to blame for no extracurriculars: school board”

Kawartha Lakes City Council has approved rezoning for a 172-site transient camping space on the fairgrounds of the Lindsay Exhibition… Continue reading “Council approves massive transient camping site at Lindsay fairgrounds”

The much-loved International Baccalaureate (IB) program at I.E. Weldon Secondary School is under increased scrutiny by the local school board… Continue reading “Much-loved IB program at Weldon under scrutiny; board to reassess in 2021”

Director of Education Larry Hope says his board has made a decision to cancel all extracurricular activities, blaming strike action… Continue reading “School board cancels all extracurricular activities, blames strike action”

Absent at a recent BIA meeting were the angry rants and finger-wagging at business leaders and city officials that one… Continue reading “BIA concedes challenging years ahead but lots to celebrate, too”

Kawartha Settlers’ Village is looking forward to the warmer weather as they plan to break ground on a new visitor… Continue reading “Kawartha Settlers’ Village continues growth: New visitor centre coming”