Education

Choose at least one book for your child for Christmas: Health Unit

Call them ‘presents’ of mind, and an opportunity to start a new holiday gift-giving tradition at your home. Local families… Continue reading “Choose at least one book for your child for Christmas: Health Unit”

Local students’ top choices in universities and colleges

Data from Trillium Lakelands District School Board shows where area students most want to go to college and university –… Continue reading “Local students’ top choices in universities and colleges”

Frost student supports college teachers but anxious to return to school

Frost student supports college teachers but anxious to return to school

Brianna Callaghan travelled all the way from her home on Manitoulin Island to build her education profile. She first worked… Continue reading “Frost student supports college teachers but anxious to return to school”

Frost out, Celebrations in, as basic income meeting adapts to college strike

Frost out, Celebrations in, as basic income meeting adapts to college strike

The Ontario Basic Income Network (OBIN) is in town this week and has organized a free public discussion on basic… Continue reading “Frost out, Celebrations in, as basic income meeting adapts to college strike”

School board official responds to employer’s criticisms of education today

A superintendent of learning at the local school board is urging employers to reflect on the great students they have… Continue reading “School board official responds to employer’s criticisms of education today”

Frost students out in cold as union fights precarious work

Frost students out in cold as union fights precarious work

It’s 8:40 am on the coldest day of fall so far this year. There should be scores of students entering… Continue reading “Frost students out in cold as union fights precarious work”

Benns’ Belief: Revamp of employment services needed

Fleming president says college tries to stay on top of skills employers need

One of the key challenges for Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes is the growing skills shortage. It’s affecting area employers who… Continue reading “Fleming president says college tries to stay on top of skills employers need”