Provinces Press Cellphone Bans in Canadian Schools
The Conversation reports Canada-wide moves to restrict student cellphone use in class amid studies linking phones to distraction and weaker learning. Countries like Norway England and Spain show learning gains and reduced bullying with bans, while policy approaches vary by province.
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Bethlenfalvy’s spendthrift Ontario budget record fuels critique
Ontario finance minister Bethlenfalvy took over in December 2020 and proposed a 2021 22 budget that overstepped by 3 6 billion in year one and then by 15 4 21 7 billion and 25 3 billion in subsequent years. The piece compares his path with New Brunswick’s Ernie Steeves and argues Ontario could have balanced finances and cut the HST had plans been followed. It notes rising debt from 383 billion to 489 billion, cites Ontario Place costs and subway overruns, and urges an end to corporate welfare and a broad spending review led by the Ford government and Arthur.
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Resilience in Crisis Reflects Human Spirit and Hope
Gerry Chidiac argues that resilience during Gaza crisis embodies humanity. He cites Viktor Frankl on provisional existence, urges finding meaning in suffering, and calls for sustaining hope, aid, and speech rights while noting limited international pressure to halt violence.
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