Education

Parents concerned about dangerous drop-off, pick-up habits in school zones

New numbers from CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) show the back-to-school nerves aren't just felt by the students. Parents across the province are increasingly concerned about school zone driving,...

September 3, 2026 8:29 am EST EST

Road closures to begin Friday as post-secondary students return

The annual arrival of thousands of post-secondary students in Waterloo Region is set to have some road closures in effect this weekend. Move-in weekend runs from Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September...

September 3, 2026 7:12 am EST EST

First for Canadian university, UW lands top 10 spot in global entrepreneur ranking

A big win for the University of Waterloo (UW), and a measure of its international success. The institution has accomplished something no other Canadian school has - placed in the top 10 of the PitchBook...

September 2, 2026 10:40 am EST EST

Ontario was warned of 'suspicious' OSAP activity at a few career colleges: documents

TORONTO — The association representing career colleges in Ontario began warning the government about possible "suspicious" student financial aid activity at a few campuses three years ago, documents show.

August 28, 2026 2:58 pm EST EST

Overstretched youth mental health providers in Ontario brace for return to school

While some students are eager to return to class after a summer of freedom, others face a torrent of anxiety. Whether it's struggles in the classroom or trouble navigating social relationships, the...

August 27, 2026 5:52 am EST EST

Ontario students brace for 'vast amount' of debt amid OSAP changes, tuition increases

Earlier this year, Premier Doug Ford's government announced it would sharply cut student assistance grants, citing "unsustainable" costs.

August 25, 2026 6:29 am EST EST

VIDEO: 'Making an impossible challenge possible' —UW rocket team breaks world record

An incredible achievement for a group of young minds out of the University of Waterloo (UW). The Waterloo Rocketry team set a new record at the 2026 Launch Canada Challenge held in Timmins this August. Their...

August 24, 2026 9:17 am EST EST

Students set to head back to school as new contract for Ontario teachers far off

Education Minister Paul Calandra said Thursday that students will be back in the classroom next month, despite ongoing negotiations between the Ford government and Ontario secondary school teachers.  Current...

August 20, 2026 4:50 pm EST EST

Conestoga College deficit tops $32M after last year's $121M surplus

Financial troubles continue for Conestoga College with new documents showing a deficit of more than $32 million. The auditor's report on the college's consolidated financial statements puts the total...

July 31, 2026 12:49 pm EST EST

Boards announce names for joint-use elementary school in Cambridge

Names have been announced for a new joint-use elementary school set to open in southeast Cambridge in September. The school at 615 Wesley Blvd. is a collaboration between the Waterloo Region District...

July 15, 2026 3:18 pm EST EST