Unpublished Newswire

Earlier in the show, we heard from an Associate Professor at Trent University’s School of Education, and her argument as to why today’s grading systems should be ditched. Denise Handlarki believes that grades can kill a student’s motivation to excel at their craft, adding that we need to embrace and encourage instead of criticize. When asked about his thoughts on the proposal, education expert David Johnson took a more traditional stance. He thinks that grades are still important in today’s schools, and we need to set the standards for real-world performance. If...

Remember when Ontario’s Premier said he would deactivate photo radar cameras if the municipalities didn’t? Well, that countdown has been triggered at Ottawa City Hall. Doug Ford has issued a request to shut down every single camera in Canada’s Capital, a practice that he has dubbed a ‘cash grab’. By mid-November, cameras situated in school zones must be replaced with large new signs. Once we get to September of 2026, permanent flashing lights should be installed. Opposing parties at Queen’s Park have been quick to push back on Ford’s decision,...