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From The Kawartha Promoter
In these uncertain times some hard decisions must be made.
To protect the health and safety of our staff, clients and the public we are temporarily suspending The Kawartha Promoter in print.
On our website we will continue to post official press releases of current events as they unfold. We will also share volunteerism and local business and government announcements.
Please support local businesses however possible. And give thanks to all the volunteers, medical professionals, and necessary services.
Stay safe!
Max Miller, Publisher
PROVINCE LAYS OUT PLAN TO REOPEN SCHOOLS
Schools will reopen in September with a very different look.
SCHOOLS REMAIN CLOSED
The Ontario Government has extended school closures across the province in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION REACHES OUT TO TLDSB FAMILIES
Director of Education, Larry Hope, has a message for all TLDSB families.
SCHOOLS ORDERED TO CLOSE AFTER MARCH BREAK
The Ontario Government has ordered all publicly funded schools in the province to close for two weeks after March break in response to growing concerns about COVID-19.
TEACHERS WALK OUT ON FEBRUARY 21
Without negotiations, the province’s almost 200,000 teachers and education workers will be off the job in solidarity on February 21.
ETFO UPDATE - February 5
A labour update from Trillium Lakelands about upcoming days off for the kids.
SPORTS AND CLUBS HIT HARD
Kirk Winter reviews the recent announcement by TLDSB to cancel extra-curricular activities.
KPR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WILL BE HOME JANUARY 28
Elementary students in the Kawartha Pineridge District School Board will have the day off on Tuesday, January 28.
TEACHERS CONTINUE JOB ACTION
Parents and guardians of elementary-school children received a letter from the Trillium Lakelands School Board about continuing job action.
PUBLIC BACKS TEACHERS
A new Environics Research poll shows the public is behind the teachers.
ROTATING STRIKES TO HIT TLDSB
Students at the TLDSB will be affected by teachers’ job action on December 11.
TEACHERS HOPE TO AVOID LABOUR DISRUPTION
Kirk Winter had a discussion with Colin Matthew, President of OSSTF District 15 ahead of possible job action this week.
SECONDARY TEACHERS VOTE IN FAVOUR OF STRIKE ACTION
Students throughout the province may soon suffer the consequences of ongoing labour issues.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SHOULD BEGIN AT SCHOOL
By Kirk Winter The CMHA speaks out about promotion of good mental health.
MANY PARENTS FEAR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING
Kirk Winter looks at back-to-school shopping fears.
SCHOOL YEAR UNCERTAIN
Kirk Winter sheds some light on the updated labour issues with Ontario teachers.
PROVINCE CREATES UNCERTAINTY IN EDUCATION
Kirk Winter talks to OSSTF District 15 President, Colin Matthew about the current state of affairs.