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Ethan Alcaidinho

Ethan Alcaidinho

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Only 40 per cent of students meet attendance targets as province eyes new policy

Only 40 per cent of students meet attendance targets as province eyes new policy

Ontario’s government is considering making attendance worth up to 15 per cent of final grades in high school as absenteeism remains below pre-pandemic levels while educators warn the move could penalize vulnerable students.
Teachers' unions warn that TDSB job cuts may be larger than projected

Teachers' unions warn that TDSB job cuts may be larger than projected

Teachers' unions warn cuts could exceed 600 positions and impact student support, while the Toronto District School Board argues cuts are tied to declining enrolment.
Airlines adding fuel surcharges as rising oil prices push up travel costs

Airlines adding fuel surcharges as rising oil prices push up travel costs

Airlines are beginning to roll out fuel surcharges as the rising cost of oil and jet fuel increase operating costs. Travellers are expected to feel the impact as peak summer travel season approaches.
Reduced funding and enrolment means fewer vice-principals for TDSB

Reduced funding and enrolment means fewer vice-principals for TDSB

The Toronto District School Board is restructuring its administrative leadership for the 2026-27 school year, eliminating 40 vice-principal positions as pandemic-era funding expires and student numbers continue to fall.
Air Canada CEO to retire following backlash over unilingual apology

Air Canada CEO to retire following backlash over unilingual apology

The airline’s board says the next leader must be bilingual after a fire truck collision at LaGuardia Airport killed two pilots and sparked a national backlash over official languages.
Two dead following Air Canada crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Two dead following Air Canada crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Two pilots have died and 41 others have been taken to hospital following a crash involving an Air Canada flight and a firetruck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Toronto officer charged following unauthorized use of police databases

Toronto officer charged following unauthorized use of police databases

Another Toronto police officer is facing charges after allegedly unlawfully accessing private police databases over 15 months. The charge comes as the force faces increased scrutiny after the charges laid in the Project South investigation.
Toronto councillor proposes city-run grocery stores to lower food prices

Toronto councillor proposes city-run grocery stores to lower food prices

A motion that calls for four not-for-profit grocery stores across the city to improve access to affordable food in neighbourhoods facing food insecurity.
Oshawa autoworkers face layoffs as GM cuts third shift

Oshawa autoworkers face layoffs as GM cuts third shift

The move comes amid trade tensions and strong profits, with Unifor challenging GM's claims of commitment to Canadian manufacturing.
Record snowfall disrupts GTA public transit

Record snowfall disrupts GTA public transit

Heavy snow caused delays, service adjustments and a streetcar derailment as transit agencies worked to clear tracks and keep riders moving.
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