Ottawa's largest school board says it will spend nearly $1.2 billion on operations next school year and more than $127 million to improve schools and build new ones next school year.
Ottawa's largest school board says it will spend nearly $1.2 billion on operations next school year and more than $127 million to improve schools and build new ones.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
Trustees stressed during the meeting that budgetary constraints remain in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The board is currently under supervision by the Ministry of Education because of its financial situation. "If we want to have the public education system we all deserve we need to make sure we are funding it properly," Evans said.
"I would like to encourage parents to advocate across the system whether it be to the Ministry directly or to MPP's, to please use your voice," he said.And now for something completely different: Legendary English comedian John Cleese coming to Ottawa ComicconMalawi's vice president and 9 others have died in a plane crash, the president saysExperts say that eating a plant-based diet can help you live longer and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases.
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