On January 8, 2010, the National Post reported a controversial story concerning the creation of an office of the ombudsman at the Toronto District School Board. The proposal suggested the…
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Holland Elementary does Chores-4-Haiti
At Holland School, students really wanted to help Haiti earthquake victims, so we came up with Chores-4-Haiti. Members of the Student Council went to each class to inform students about…
Majestic Puppets at Holland School
You have seen small puppets in a puppet show but have you ever seen giant puppets?We were fortunate enough to work with a puppeteer named Jacques Boutin who showed us…
It’s official: St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 20, 2010
Organizers of the St-Patrick’s Day parade have been given the green light to stage the event, missing from the city for nearly 85 years, March 20. “It was a lot…
Winter goes Crazy at Holland School !
This year, Holland School students have been busy exercising and enjoying the beautiful winter weather.On Friday February 5, all the six graders went to the ski center Le Relais. Beginners…
Health Minister involved with Shannon complaints
A new television news report as well as tests showing the severity of water contamination near the Valcartier military base has aroused the curiosity of Quebec’s health minister. According to…
Québecers receive War Amps key tags this week
When Quebec residents receive their 2010 War Amps key tags starting this week, they will also learn how these tags are hard at work assisting amputees in their community.War Amps…
Calgarian canoe team satisfied with results
“Wait ‘til next year!”Russ Keber and the other members of his five-man will have to rely on that age-old rallying after finishing 18th or 19th out of 24 in the…
Whealan, Madeline
Whealan, Madeline We are sad to announce the death of our sister and aunt Madeline B. Whealan, who passed away at St. Brigid’s Home on January 31, 2010 at the…
Federal government has announced $700 million joint investment to aid Québec’s crumbling infrastructure
The federal government has announced a total joint investment of more than $700 million to upgrade infrastructure throughout the province of Quebec.John Baird, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure ,…