Podcasts about Toronto District School Board

Jerry Agar examines the recent pay raise for Premier Doug Ford and Ontario MPPs, with commentary and audio. Next, Richard Shimooka, a military expert from the Macdonald Laurier Institute, discusses the potential cost of the "Golden Dome" project, as estimated by Donald Trump. The show also features a discussion on the Toronto District School Board's review of its specialized program admission policies, seeking public feedback on the fairness of rewarding students. Finally, the podcast opens the phone lines to listeners, inviting them to share their experiences of neighborhood feuds

Larry Ostola speaks with William E. Moreau about his book, The Writings of David Thompson, Volume 1. Between 1784 and 1812, David Thompson explored and traded across much of western North America, from Athabasca to the Missouri and from Lake Superior to the Columbia River's mouth. In his later years, he recounted these experiences in his autobiographical work Travels. More than just a personal narrative, Travels blends geographic exploration with intellectual reflection, offering insights into the land and Indigenous peoples he encountered. This distinguished work combines scientific observation with vivid storytelling, capturing Thompson's curiosity and deep sense of wonder. It stands as a foundational text in Canadian literature and history. The boxed set referenced includes the two companion volumes of Travels published in 2009 and 2015. It features a new transcription of Thompson's complete manuscript, critical annotations, historical and textual introductions, biographical appendices, and maps—both historical and modern. With an updated edition and a new preface by geographer John Warkentin, it remains the definitive scholarly reference for Thompson's legacy and continues to introduce his work to new generations. William E. Moreau is a teacher with the Toronto District School Board and a sessional lecturer with the University of Toronto at Scarborough. Image Credit: The Champlain Society If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

Greg talks about the city of Toronto and Toronto District School Board looking into a program to build schools under condos, Statistics Canada releasing April job numbers this morning, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is joined by Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show, and Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor and deputy mayor to talk about Toronto proposing a new partnership with the Toronto District School Board, Canada's economic outlook under Prime Minister Carney, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg talks about the city of Toronto and Toronto District School Board looking into a program to build schools under condos, Statistics Canada releasing April job numbers this morning, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is joined by Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show, and Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor and deputy mayor to talk about Toronto proposing a new partnership with the Toronto District School Board, Canada's economic outlook under Prime Minister Carney, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry opens the show by talking about the Toronto District School Board. Then, he discusses Alberta Separatism. Jay Goldberg joins the show to talk about how turning 'elbows up' into real policy results will be the real challenge for Carney. GM plans to cut shifts at the Oshawa plant, Jerry is joined by Oshawa's mayor, Dan Carter.

As the largest school board in the province, Toronto District School Board, looks to cut programs we hear why school boards are struggling to balance their books this year. Our guests are Neethan Shan, chair of the TDSB and Kathleen Woodcock, president of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association. 

On April 28, 2025, Canadians will head to the polls and elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament – and with it, a Prime Minister.  Canadians have a lot to weigh in this election—from the cost of living crisis and rising inequality, to the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, and a range of other pressing issues. So, this month on our Off the Hill panel, we discussed Election 2025: What's next for Canada? Joining us this month were former NDP Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth Craig Scott; poet and activist El Jones; community organizer and political commentator Jennifer Arp; and rabble's senior parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg. Hosted by Libby Davies.  About our guests  Craig Scott is a professor of Law at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University and a former Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth from 2012-2015. While an MP, he served as the Official Opposition Critic for Democratic and Parliamentary Reform, during most of which period the government minister for this portfolio was Pierre Poilievre.  El Jones is a poet, author, journalist, professor and activist living in Halifax. She is the author of Abolitionist Intimacies (2022) and Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (2014). Jennifer Arp is a community leader and non-profit professional. Previous roles include interim national president and CEO with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and senior vice-president of the community at MS Canada. She had the privilege of representing her community on the Toronto District School Board as trustee and vice-chair from 2014-2018 where she led numerous initiatives including the Enhancing Equity Task Force. Other experience includes working at both the federal and provincial level for multiple cabinet ministers. She recently completed her Master of Arts in International and Intercultural Communications at Royal Roads University. Karl Nerenberg is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and filmmaker, working in both English and French languages. He is rabble's senior parliamentary reporter. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.

This week on rabble radio, we're sharing a clip from our February Off the Hill political panel.  In this panel, our guests – including community organizer and political commentator Jennifer Arp; writer and policy researcher Chuka Ejeckam; political, advocacy and communications professional Sabrina Grover; and rabble's own parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg – discussed the ongoing high-stakes Liberal leadership race.  Review the entire panel here.  About our guests Chuka Ejeckam is a writer and policy researcher. His work focuses on inequity and inequality, drug policy, structural racism, and labour. He is also a columnist for rabble. Sabrina Grover is an experienced political, advocacy and communications professional with an expertise in the international development and global health and nutrition sectors. Grover served as the campaign manager for the Mark Sutcliffe Campaign for Mayor in Ottawa, and in 2021 Sabrina ran as the Federal Liberal Candidate for Calgary-Centre. She also sits on the board of several organizations including the Public Affairs Association of Canada, the Sled Island Music Festival and HomeSpace where she primarily supports stakeholder relations and building partnerships with government and private sector partners. She's also a frequent political commentator on CBC Calgary, CTV Power Play and the Vassy Kapelos Show. Karl Nerenberg is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and filmmaker, working in both English and French languages. He is rabble's senior parliamentary reporter. Jennifer Arp is a community leader and non-profit professional. Previous roles include interim national president and CEO with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and senior vice-president of the community at MS Canada. She had the privilege of representing her community on the Toronto District School Board as trustee and vice-chair from 2014-2018 where she led numerous initiatives including the Enhancing Equity Task Force. Other experience includes working at both the federal and provincial level for multiple cabinet ministers. She recently completed her Master of Arts in International and Intercultural Communications at Royal Roads University. About Off the Hill  Since 2019, Off the Hill has been rabble.ca's live political panel. Through this series, we break down important national and international news stories through a progressive lens.  This webinar series invites a rotating roster of guest activists, politicians, researchers and more to discuss how to mobilize and bring about progressive change in national politics — on and off Parliament Hill. Co-hosted by Robin Browne and Libby Davies. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

As he positions himself to become the next likely prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney is increasingly presenting himself as the last champion of diversity, equity and inclusion in an era where public and private support for such measures is waning. Plus, a new petition is calling on the Toronto District School Board to reverse its decision to rename three schools named after Sir John A Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson, and Henry Dundas. And Doug Ford outlined $40 billion in new spending promises and admitted that he wouldn't balance the provincial budget if he's re-elected. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, the Toronto District School Board held two virtual meetings that lasted seven hours each. In those 14 hours, trustees were set to vote on whether to receive a report on antisemitism in the county's biggest public school system—a report that offered 32 recommendations for confronting and mitigating antisemitism in public schools. Once again, this was to vote on whether to receive the report. Not to enact all 32 recommendations, but simply to accept that it was done. Why did it take 14 hours to discuss? The meetings—which The CJN's education reporter, Mitchell Consky, attended—were bombarded by mostly anti-Zionist delegates who argued that the report should not consider anti-Zionism as a contemporary form of antisemitism. On the other hand, the community saw pro-Zionist activists slam the report for trying to shoehorn antisemitism into a "diversity, equity and inclusion" framework that create a hierarchy of victimhood. Consky joins Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy on Bonjour Chai to explain what went on in those titanic meetings and the shifting politics at play. Credits Hosts: Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy (@BovyMaltz) Production team: Joe Fish (producer & editor), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Socalled Support The CJN Subscribe to the Bonjour Chai Substack Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Bonjour Chai (Not sure how? Click here)

Toronto Palestinian Families and Toronto Jewish Families talk about their within the Toronto District School Board. Their most recent campaign was in response to a report submitted to and adopted by TDSB Trustees that explicitly conflates the political ideology of Zionism with Jewish identity.Iman and Lev both testify to an environment rife with anti-Palestinian racism and misrepresentations of what antisemitism is, even before the presentation of the report. If implemented, political expressions for Palestine would be categorized as discrimination, leaving Palestinian/allied students and educators without a voice. CALL TO ACTION: Join Toronto Palestinian FamiliesRelated Blueprints of Disruption Episodes:Jews Say No to Genocidethe IHRA, Fascism and Upholding Colonial Violence__________All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: PatreonFollow us on InstagramResources: Toronto Jewish FamiliesToronto Palestinian Families LinktreVIDEO: TDSB Delegations in Full (YouTube)VIDEO: Palestinian, Jewish families call on Toronto school board to address anti-Palestinian racismOPINION: Pro-Israel NGOs in Our Schools Put Kids at Risk - The Grind Magazine

On the Alex Pierson Show, tackling anti-semitism in the TDSB. How is it contentious to teach about the holocaust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since 2023, the Toronto District School Board has been working on an updated strategy to combat several categories of hate and racism in its nearly 600 schools. The update will cover hatred against more than a half dozen minority communities, including Black, Asian, Trans, Indigenous, and Jewish-but when the board suddenly added anti-Palestinian racism to the list last summer, hundreds of Jewish community members including Jewish parents, students and staff have slammed the school board for ignoring rampant Jew-hatred since Oct. 7 in classrooms, halls and field trips. Now, after consulting with 125 Jewish students and with members from 35 diverse Jewish community groups, the authors of a new report—”Affirming Jewish Identities and Addressing Antisemitism”—are tabling it in front of a committee of school board trustees on the evening of Feb. 12. The trustees will then vote on whether or not to send it along to the entire board for approval the following week. The report includes many suggestions, such as beefing up training about Jews beyond Holocaust education; making sure Jews are part of diversity, equity and inclusion work; recognizing anti-Zionism as a new form of antisemitism; and hiring more Jewish professionals for senior management positions. While some Jewish leaders are praising the report, others feel the whole concept is flawed by the board's focus on identity, and want geopolitics removed from schools entirely. On today's episode of The CJN Daily, we're joined by Shelley Laskin, a trustee representing the heavily Jewish neighbourhood of Eglinton-Lawrence-St. Paul's, who calls the meeting a historic moment for the school board; and also by Tamara Gottlieb, co-founder of the Jewish Educators and Families Association (JEFA), who has serious reservations about the report. Related links Read the proposed Toronto District School Board antisemitism policy documents and the detailed report being presented Wednesday Feb. 12, 2025. Learn more about the controversy that erupted last summer over proposed anti-racism strategies at the Toronto District School Board since Oct. 7, in The CJN.  Hear how Jewish students at Toronto District School Board schools have experienced antisemitism and anti-Israel hate after Oct. 7, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)

As the climate crisis intensifies, the need for comprehensive climate education in schools has never been more urgent. However, in Canada, climate awareness and sustainability are not consistently integrated into the national curriculum. Where climate change is addressed, it is often confined to science classrooms, leaving gaps in students' understanding of the social, ethical, and policy dimensions of the crisis. A truly modernized education system must embed environmental responsibility across subjects, ensuring that students grow up not only informed but also empowered to take meaningful action. Without institutional support, educators often struggle to incorporate sustainability into their lessons, leading to patchy, inconsistent learning experiences for students. Beyond the classroom, children's media plays a crucial role in shaping young minds, as storytelling has the power to foster a sense of connection to the natural world, making environmental responsibility feel both urgent and personal. By examining the intersection of education, policy, and storytelling, this conversation highlights what is needed to ensure that the next generation is prepared to confront the climate crisis head-on. This episode of Beyond the Headlines will explore how education policy and media can work together to create a generation of environmentally literate citizens, featuring insights from this week's special guests. A dedicated teacher, educator, researcher, and artist, Dr. Hilary Inwood leads the Sustainability & Climate Action Network at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Her work centers on the critical role of education in addressing the climate crisis. Through her graduate courses on environmental and sustainability education, and her coordination of large-scale collaborations between OISE and the Toronto District School Board, Dr. Inwood is pioneering initiatives that empower teachers and embed transformative climate change education into the fabric of our schools. Mary Bredin is an award-winning television producer, media executive, and lifelong climate activist with over 25 years of experience in animation and children's media. With an international background that spans roles at Canal+, Disney Channels Worldwide, and Viasat, Mary has been at the forefront of developing engaging, climate-conscious children's programming. Her impressive portfolio includes an Emmy nomination for Justin Time, executive production for the Netflix hit True and the Rainbow Kingdom, and co-creation of Disney Junior's Pikwik Pack. Currently a consultant at Green Tiger Club Ltd., Mary brings a unique blend of creative vision and business acumen to the challenge of using media as a tool for environmental education. Produced by: Julia Brahy

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: ONTARIO'S NEW AG SHELLY SPENCE'S NEW REPORT, METROLINX CEO LEAVES THE COMPANY AND MORE Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC Finance Minister. Ontario's new Auditor General, Shelley Spence, has released a damning first report, sharply criticizing Premier Doug Ford's government. In education, the report highlights increased violence and financial mismanagement within the Toronto District School Board. Additionally, the resignation of Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster is seen as a win by many. GIVING TUESDAY, A DAY OF GENEROSITY Libby is joined by Sharon Avery, President and CEO of Toronto Foundation and Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada. Since its launch in 2013, Giving Tuesday has expanded globally, now being observed in 90 countries. The event, which takes place on the Tuesday after American Thanksgiving (this year on Dec. 3), encourages donations to non-profits, community organizations, and individuals. In 2021, the Canadian branch of Giving Tuesday reported that $43 million was raised online, highlighting the growing impact of this global movement. CANADIANS WARNED ABOUT RISE IN SCAMS AMID CANADA POST STRIKE Libby is joined by Detective David Coffey, Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. As the Canada Post strike continues, the fallout extends beyond delayed deliveries. Equifax Canada reports a significant rise in fraud attempts, including phishing emails and deepfake phone calls, many of which are related to parcels and shipping. While such scams typically increase during the holiday season, the ongoing postal disruption and shipment confusion have fueled even more efforts to steal personal information and money. Libby and Detective David discuss ways to be more vigilant.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Dr. John Malloy, Assistant Executive Director, Leadership Network, AASA, The School Superintendents Association. During the talk, Dr. Malloy discusses his journey, common challenges when implementing change within districts, developing student voice and agency, what districts are measuring, having a healthy skepticism, structures supporting teachers, AI and the future of education, and how to take care of ourselves.Dr. Malloy came to AASA after serving as superintendent of San Ramon Valley Unified School District (Calif.) for 4 years and prior to that, as the Director of Education (superintendent) at the Toronto District School Board in Toronto. He has an extensive background in education at all levels and is a fierce advocate for an equitable, accessible, quality public education. Dr. Malloy has taken his vision for learning and student engagement to new heights in SRVUSD. He led the District to adopt their Strategic Directions, which now guide the definition of student success built upon the existing foundation of academic excellence. Dr. Malloy prioritizes student voice, ensuring that students have space to share their stories and insights, and that all of the district's work is guided by the experience and expertise of students, staff, parents/caregivers and the wider community. Developing leaders at every level of the organization is his passion and priority.

The Toronto District School Board is requesting nearly $22 million to demolish a Toronto Indigenous school and daycare and reconstruct a new one on the basis that the current structure is too emblematic of an Indigenous residential school. Plus, the Trudeau government's Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is refusing to say whether or not the CBC's outgoing CEO Catherine Tait will be receiving an exit payment for her time at the public broadcaster. And while the Trudeau government begins to curb the number of study permits it issues, the number of international students filing asylum claims is skyrocketing, many of which are suspected to have been filed on fraudulent grounds. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Sheperd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a second day of violence with pro-Khalistani protestors and a Peel Police officer has been suspended after participating in the protest. Next, former Toronto District School Board chair Rachel Chernos Lin won Monday's byelection in Ward 15 with almost 12,900 votes, or about 55 per cent, according to unofficial results posted by the city, beating out conservative Anthony Furey. A big force behind her win was Kathleen Wynne, the former Premier of Ontario. Lastly, Jennifer Hedger, Sportscentre Host with TSN. She is concerned that the city is secretly planning to build an 80 bed men's shelter in her neighbourhood, seemingly without proper supports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a second day of violence with pro-Khalistani protestors and a Peel Police officer has been suspended after participating in the protest. Next, former Toronto District School Board chair Rachel Chernos Lin won Monday's byelection in Ward 15 with almost 12,900 votes, or about 55 per cent, according to unofficial results posted by the city, beating out conservative Anthony Furey. A big force behind her win was Kathleen Wynne, the former Premier of Ontario. Lastly, Jennifer Hedger, Sportscentre Host with TSN. She is concerned that the city is secretly planning to build an 80 bed men's shelter in her neighbourhood, seemingly without proper supports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Social, the Menendez brothers will get a new court hearing to review their convictions.  Then, Oliver Hudson reveals his relationship rule with his wife.  And, is it a problem if your job becomes your identity?  Plus, Will Smith's farts halted “Men in Black” production for three hours.  Then, the Toronto District School Board seeks support handling division caused by  geopolitical conflicts.

Days after an ill-advised fieldtrip, the Toronto District School Board is still dealing with growing fallout from the public. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Joseph Neuberger, a Criminal Justice Attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP. Joseph tells Alex just what kind of lawsuits members of the TDSB COULD see in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has blasted the Toronto District School Board for allowing some teachers to “indoctrinate” students with anti-Israel chants during a recent field trip that was ostensibly a learning event about justice for Canada's Indigenous people. :"It's disgusting," Ford told reporters on Monday. Meanwhile, Ford's education minister, Jill Dunlop, also slammed what she called “activist” public school teachers, who she said compromised student safety and breached the trust of the parents who had signed permission forms. The event in question involved 15 public schools, which brought students to the annual Grassy Narrows River Run on Sept. 18. The rally and march spreads awareness about the First Nation community in remote Northwestern Ontario that has spent decades fighting for justice after a local factory poisoned their water system with mercury. But parents have reported that a few teachers with a pro-Palestine agenda used the event to spread their own message about a totally separate issue: the Middle East conflict. In videos posted online, they can be seen using a megaphone to lead their students in chanting anti-Israel slogans; some participants in the event are wearing keffiyehs, and carrying banners calling for "From Wabigoon (the lake near Grassy Narrows) to the Dead Sea, We will all be free." Shelley Laskin is a school board trustee who represents the heavily Jewish Ward 8 (Eglinton-Lawrence and Toronto-St. Paul's). Laskin joins The CJN Daily to explain why she demanded a special public school board meeting be held this Wednesday, Sept. 25, to look into the incident that “erodes the public trust” in Canada's largest school board. What we talked about Read about the TDSB's reaction to the incident in The CJN. Read how the TDSB adopted an anti racism policy that includes anti-Palestinian racism but, at first, didn't include antisemitism, in The CJN. Watch the TDSB special meeting live on Wednesday Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)

Today's podcast: Is there any question any longer than war has in fact broken out between Israel and the Iran-sponsored and defined by Canada as a terrorist organization, Hezbollah?  And is the Canadian government increasingly turning its back on our traditional ally Israel? Israel certainly considers this to be so as Israel's Ambassador to Canada suggested on air with us yesterday.  Guest: Vivian Bercovici. Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel Canadians are drinking less (alcohol). Why might that be at a time of increased tensions? Cost? Something else? Guest: Professor Sylvain Charlebois. Director: Agrifoods Laboratory, Dalhousie University Tor-Sun headline: "Students as young as eight compelled to attend political protest 'field trip.'  An extension on AM 640 Toronto's Greg Brady joining us yesterday about children being walked through antisemitic demonstration by teachers from the Toronto District School Board, parents unaware and/or their objections be damned. Guest: Bryan Passifiume. PostMedia reporter/columnist We will begin to review issues which should take prominence in the upcoming federal election, whenever that may occur between now and next October. Issue 1: Healthcare for Canadians. The number of Canadians without a family doctor, currently at 6.5 million will swell to 10 million, or 25% of the national population. Meanwhile, seeing a specialist can take a year or longer in Canada and some people are dying undiagnosed. What is the a possible solution? One argument is the introduction of additional private and insurable healthcare for Canadians. That is constantly decried and the doctor who has been at the forefront of the private healthcare for Canadians argument and has seen his arguments set aside by Canadian courts repeatedly is Dr. Brian Day. Guest: Dr. Brian Day. Founder, Cambie Surgery Centre, Vancouver. Author of My Fight for Canadian Healthcare: A Thirty-Year Battle to Put Patients First. Dr. Day is a past president of the Canadian Medical Association.   --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer - Phil Figuerido  Podcast Producer - Jonathan Chung If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto Sun headline: "Students as young as eight compelled to attend political protest 'field trip.'  An extension on AM 640 Toronto's Greg Brady joining us yesterday about children being walked through an antisemitic demonstration by teachers from the Toronto District School Board, parents unaware and/or their objections be damned. Guest: Bryan Passifiume. PostMedia reporter/columnist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto District School Board schools/teachers declared they were taking a contingent of school children, aged 12-14, on an Indigenous-themed field trip.   According to parents and a phone video, the kids were walked through a crowd chanting "From Turtle Island to Palestine, occupation is a crime." There were also members of the Communist Party of Canada the school children were exposed to. This came to light when a parent calling herself Melissa called into Toronto Corus radio AM 640's breakfast program and told host Greg Brady about what had taken place. Guest: Greg Brady. Host of Toronto Today on AM 640. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto School Board Hack & Cybersecurity Best Practices: Expert Panel Discussion Welcome to the weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, hosted by Jim Love! Join our expert panel featuring Terry Cutler from Cyology Labs, David Shipley of Beauceron Security, and special guest Daina Proctor from IBM Security Services Canada. This episode dives into recent cybersecurity stories including a major data breach at the Toronto District School Board and continued fallout from the MoveIT software hack. Our experts discuss the importance of robust security measures, the cultural shift needed in organizations to handle cyber threats, and the increasing role of cybersecurity insurance. We'll also explore fascinating stories like active listening on Android phones and Disney's legal backtrack. Don't miss out on this insightful and engaging conversation! 00:00 Introduction and Panelist Welcome 01:26 Toronto School Board Cyber Attack 02:16 Challenges in School Cybersecurity 10:52 MoveIT Hack and Its Implications 15:43 Insurance and Cybersecurity 25:19 City of Columbus Data Breach 26:21 Spotting the Problem: Data Overload 26:31 Columbus Breach: Encryption and Legal Battles 27:25 The Streisand Effect and Legal Protections 28:20 Personal Story: Public Information and Security 29:19 Human Element in Cyber Attacks 34:20 Incident Response Planning and Simulations 39:13 Proactive Cybersecurity Measures 46:40 Consumer Data Privacy Concerns 54:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Terry referred to CyologyLab.com/start for the video and the free tools.

A new ban on smartphones in Ontario's secondary schools has come into effect. How will students react to the new policy? Or will the province reverse course like the Toronto District School Board? Alcohol sales have expanded in Ontario to convenience stores and gas stations while supervised consumption sites have been shuttered. Steve and John Michael discuss the two decisions and their cognitive dissonance. They also discuss the by-election for the Bay of Quinte following the resignation of MPP Todd Smith. Smith is the latest Tory MPP to leave the party for the private sector, so how will this by-election affect a potential election in spring? Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/checking-in-with-ottawas-former-mayor John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/on-energy-the-government-has-some-difficult-choices-to-make You can also see the podcast on the TVO Today YouTube channel and every Friday night at 8 and 11 pm ET as the first half of The Agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love delves into recent data breaches affecting the Toronto District School Board, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union, and the city of Columbus. Discover details on the ransomware attacks, the compromised data, and the implications for the victims involved. Additionally, explore critical questions raised about cybersecurity practices and the handling of whistleblowers. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of these significant cybersecurity incidents. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:22 Toronto District School Board Data Breach 01:32 MoveIT Breach: A Continuing Saga 03:19 City of Columbus Ransomware Attack 05:04 Whistleblower Controversy in Columbus 05:42 Host's Editorial and Personal Experience 07:39 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 109  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan looks into the the terms "Zionism" and "Islamophobia" and how they are being used by some as a weapon to shut down discourse about issues facing the Jewish Community. We also look into the reason behind the Toronto District School Board's creation of "Anti Palestinian Racism" to their schools and what may be behind this move. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSupport the Show.

A policy in place within the Toronto District School Board that allows specialized programs to only admit students through a lottery system may be facing provincial review very soon. But what is this system, and why do so many students and parents find it a problem? Hot Alex Pierson is joined by Bethany Bergman, a member of the group called Concerned-Parents-4-Arts-TDSB, whose own children have been deeply affected by this flawed program, and who is pushing for its complete elimination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto District School Board is one of four Ontario boards to sue the social media giants behind Meta, Snapchat and TikTok. Ontario Today checks in with board chair Rachel Chernos Lin and Western University researcher Emma Duerden, who has been studying the effects of social media on kids for years.

Jenna Sudds, Families, Children and Social Development Minister; Rachel Chernos Lin, Toronto District School Board; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, John Tory and Tom Mulcair.

February 22, 2024 In honor of the 2024 Black History Month theme of African Americans and the Arts, Vernon interviews Janet Bennett-Cox, Board member of Ebony Care Cooperative. Vernon and Janet discuss a program being sponsored by Ebony Care Cooperative, that brings elders and youth together to learn the art of Batik making, and how she feels this activity will impact lives of its participants. Janet is a motivated, energetic ‘idea-preneur,' who enjoys the successes of collaborative projects. She taught for 27 years in elementary education with the Toronto District School Board, and is committed to serving her community as needs and opportunities arise. Janet was instrumental in the inaugural process of getting four Black, female owned and operated Worker Co-operatives, started under the umbrella of the Women's Multi-Cultural Resource and Counselling Centre 1(WMRCC). She currently serves on the Board of Ebony Care Cooperative. A green enthusiast, she helps in the management of their family business, LIQUID GREEN PRODUCTS INC., a manufacturing company which produces and markets a line of natural, eco-superior cleaning products and weekly co-hosts the LIQUID GREEN HEALTH SHOW with her partner.

The Toronto District School Board is cancelling classes in April on account of a solar eclipse. How appropriate is it to be cancelling school because of this? News panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta contemplate this question. From the February 2, 2024, episode.

Guest host Anthony speaks with Dr. Elaina Hyde, Physics and Astronomy Professor at York University and director of the Allan Eye Carswell Observatory, about the TDSB approving a staff recommendation of changing the date of an upcoming PA day to coincide with a rare solar eclipse set to rise above parts of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Social, was it the right move for the Toronto District School Board to close schools for a solar eclipse? And, Heidi Klum's daughter stumbled upon her X-rated sex closet! Then, are women judged unfairly for networking?  And, Billy Joel makes a comeback with his new single. Plus, have you ever had an exhausting friend? Then, what are your frugal tips?  

Many of the progressives who wish to censor speech they disagree with as “hate speech” and mandate pronoun usage are defending their right to free speech when challenged on endorsing or condoning Hamas violence against Israel. If you hope that pointing out this double standard will change anything, you're mistaken, True North's Andrew Lawton says: the anti-free speech left doesn't care. True North's Sue-Ann Levy joins to talk about the Toronto District School Board-sanctioned student walkout to protest Israel underway today. Plus, free speech-loving doctors and medical professionals are holding a conference in Nova Scotia this weekend to take a stand for Free Speech in Medicine. Organizer Dr. Chris Milburn joins the show to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded on August 10th, 2023. In this episode, I interview two guests who share their experiences and concerns regarding the Toronto District School Board. One of the guests, who had a unique journey, opens up about being convinced to have a gender transition at the age of 11 years old and later de-transitioning. The guests discuss the changes they observed in the school system, particularly in terms of the content being taught, such as an increased focus on politics, social justice causes, and gender issues. They talk about the impact of lockdown on their children's mental health and the challenges of monitoring their online activities. The guests also highlight the existence of a Gender and Sexuality Club that provided support to students without parental involvement. Overall, the podcast sheds light on the complexities of navigating the education system and the influence it can have on students' beliefs and identities.   Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson/ Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsTammyMPeterson Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammy.m.peterson

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. Greetings you ever-curious, Herle Burly-ites! We are chuffed – chuffed, I tell you – to have a Party big shot on the pod today! And because Party big shots are typically busy people, we're gonna get right to it. Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP and the Official Opposition, is our guest.Just a short backgrounder here, because we'll be diving deeper into Marit's personal story on the pod: Born in Newfoundland, as so many of the best people who don't come from Saskatchewan, are. First elected in Davenport in 2018, becoming the riding's 2nd NDP MPP. A passionate advocate for public education, and a community activist, she was a Trustee for the Toronto District School Board for 4 years, beginning in 2014. She served as President of the federal New Democratic Party from 2016 to 2018. And prior to all of that, Marit was the National Director of Public Policy and Research for ACTRA, working to strengthen Canada's arts and cultural sector.So today, we're going to find out much more about who she is, what makes her tick, and why. We'll talk about NDP policy priorities and how she intends to hold Doug Ford's feet to the fire … he's just reversed himself on the Greenbelt, but does it end there? On healthcare and education … on housing affordability and rent … And then we'll get into electoral politics … what she's doing to prepare her party to win in 2026.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

With back to school mere days away, we thought it would be an opportune time to revisit this episode, which serves as a powerful cautionary tale about the dangers of underfunding and neglecting education.We hope you're having a restful long weekend, and that you enjoy revisiting this old favourite.Happy labour day!---------------ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:After a fire forced their high school to close, the Toronto District School Board decided to relocate the roughly 900 students and teachers from York Memorial Collegiate Institute to the nearby George Harvey Collegiate Institute. But George Harvey wasn't equipped to absorb all those new kids, and students showed up in September to find a school that was over-crowded, under-staffed and unsafe for them and their teachers.The York Memorial fiasco isn't just a one-off, either. The school's struggles highlight systemic challenges across Canada's largest school board, namely staffing shortages, crumbling facilities and the lack of funding to properly address those issues. And the situation may only get worse as thousands of children lag behind socially and academically after the pandemic kept them home for nearly two years.At York Memorial, it took an outcry from students, teachers and staff to spark meaningful change. What will take to get those in power to give schools the money and resources they desperately need?GUEST: Danielle Groen, Toronto-based writer and editor, wrote about York Memorial for Toronto Life

This week, the friends and family of a school principal in Toronto gathered to celebrate his life. Richard Bilkszto, sadly, took his life last month, at the age of 60, and much of the reporting on his death has focused on a DEI training and the lawsuit that he launched about it. A reminder to listeners that the claims you will hear have not been proven in court. Our guest today is a reporter whose story on Richard Bilkszto has gained international attention — and our conversation grapples with a number of difficult issues, including suicide and how it's covered in the media. Rupa Subramanya is a staff writer at The Free Press. Lean Out reached out to Kike Ojo-Thompson to request comment, and to invite her on the program. We have not yet heard back. But Kike Ojo-Thompson did release a statement to the media, which reads, in part: “The death of Richard Bilkszto is a tragedy and all of us at KOJO Institute offer our condolences to his loved ones.” It adds: “The allegations made against me and KOJO Institute within Mr. Bilkszto's lawsuit against the Toronto District School Board are false, and we are not a party to the lawsuit.” You can read KOJO's full statement here. We also reached out to Education Minister Stephen Lecce and his office for comment, but did not hear back. In addition, we contacted the Toronto District School Board for comment. It referred us to its two previous press statements, the first of which reads, in part: “The Board would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Richard Bilkszto. Richard was a strong advocate for students, particularly for those in adult and alternative education. Throughout his over 24 years in education, he worked hard to create an environment that fostered student success for students of all ages.” The second statement reads, in part: “Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic passing of Richard Bilkszto, retaining King International Advisory Group, an experienced and well-respected investigative firm with multi-disciplinary expertise in conducting thorough investigations. Our intention is for this investigation to be conducted in a professional, sensitive and respectful manner.” You can read those statements in full here and here. You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Matt Bradley, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program coordinator for the Toronto District School Board, about the benefits of allowing grade 11 students enter full-time apprenticeship programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a fire forced their high school to close, the Toronto District School Board decided to relocate the roughly 900 students and teachers from York Memorial Collegiate Institute to the nearby George Harvey Collegiate Institute. But George Harvey wasn't equipped to absorb all those new kids, and students showed up in September to find a school that was over-crowded, under-staffed and unsafe for them and their teachers. The York Memorial fiasco isn't just a one-off, either. The school's struggles highlight systemic challenges across Canada's largest school board, namely staffing shortages, crumbling facilities and the lack of funding to properly address those issues. And the situation may only get worse as thousands of children lag behind socially and academically after the pandemic kept them home for nearly two years. At York Memorial, it took an outcry from students, teachers and staff to spark meaningful change. What will take to get those in power to give schools the money and resources they desperately need? GUEST: Danielle Groen, Toronto-based writer and editor, wrote about York Memorial for Toronto Life   

The Toronto District School Board – the largest school board in the country – recently reported that more than 300 kids were involved in violent incidents this year. In March, Quebec's education minister announced he was preparing a strategy to deal with increasing violence in schools. These are just two examples of the more frequent reports of violence in schools across the country, particularly among teenagers.Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt is a professor at the University of Ottawa and Canada Research Chair in Children's Mental Health and Violence Prevention. She's on the show to explain why violence in schools is on the rise and what research tells us about how to prevent it.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Guest: Isabel Teotonio, education reporter The Toronto District School Board has been experiencing a staffing shortage that is leaving administrations scrambling for teachers and some parents and students worried about time missed learning. To help, the board has redeployed nearly 100 of its learning coaches and hired more than 200 additional occasional teachers but there is a domino affect to all of the shuffling and other areas are impacted. Unions are calling it a crisis and there's no quick fix. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

The Toronto District School Board has become the first board in Canada to officially recognize caste based discrimination. The caste system is thought to be among the oldest forms of social hierarchy of classification in the world, and has dominated the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. It can dictate romantic relationships, job prospects, housing, and even lead to violence. Today, reporter Uday Rana explores the beginnings of caste in Canada, and the modern impact the ancient hierarchy has on Canada's South Asian diaspora today. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Liberty Dispatch ~ November 8, 2022 On this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew and Matty recap the week that was in the Public Emergency Order Commission in the Week-In-Review. They also examine the Toronto District School Board's overtly Marxist student census, and how it is a bad omen for Ontario education, they also examine the radical Bill C-11 which will change the nature of Canadian media for the worse. [Segment 1] - Week in Review - POEC SPECIAL (06:00-46:45): Day 13 - Feds plan on pushing "narrative": https://tnc.news/2022/10/31/recap-day-13-poec; Day 14 - Convoy organizers Chris Barber and Brigette Belton: https://tnc.news/2022/11/01/recap-day-14-poec; Day 15 - Convoy organizes Pat King and Tom Morazzo: https://tnc.news/2022/11/02/recap-day-15-poec; Day 16 - Convoy organizer Tamara Lich: https://tnc.news/2022/11/03/recap-day-16-poec; Day 17 - Convoy organizer Daniel Bulford and Veteran Chris Deering: https://tnc.news/2022/11/04/2022-11-04-recap-day-17-poec; [Segment 2] - Radical TDSB Student Census (48:25- 01:07:25): https://www.scribd.com/document/604939525/TDSB-Census-Guideline-2022#download; https://tnc.news/2022/11/03/tdsb-slammed-crt/; https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-41/session-2/bill-114; https://montrealgazette.com/news/canada/tdsb-race-student-census; https://newdiscourses.com/tftw-sel/; https://newdiscourses.com/2022/11/can-we-trust-social-emotional-learning-sel/; [Segment 3] - Bill C-11 on it's way through the House and the Senate (01:07:25-END): https://www.jccf.ca/canada-is-one-step-closer-to-the-demise-of-free-speech-with-bill-c-11; https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/44-1/c-11; https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-internet-censorship-bill-c-11-passes-in-the-house; https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeaus-censorship-czar-announces-new-online-news-act-to-curb-harmful-disinformation; https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2022/04/here-comes-the-online-news-act-why-the-governments-media-shakedown-is-bad-news-for-press-independence-and-competition; SHOW SPONSORS: Join Red Balloon Today!: https://www.redballoon.work/lcc; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Get Your Coffee Fix, Order from Resistance Coffee Today!: https://resistancecoffee.com/lcc; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/lcc Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Help Support Independent Media! DONATE TO LCC TODAY!: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/ Please Support us in bringing you real, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/c/c-1687093; OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/c/c-1412501; THE LIBERTY LOUNGE WITH TIM TYSOE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1639185 STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LCC: Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLb1yNIeJ-2bSuHRW4oftRQ Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!