Monday, June 26th, 2023
Montreal air quality still poses ‘high risk,’ should improve Tuesday
Pools and splash pads reopen to the public Monday Smoke from fires burning in northern Quebec has coated Montreal, again, leading to poor air quality that is five to six times worse than in early June, according to a medical director at Montreal Public Health. The poor air quality prompted the city of Montreal to shut down outdoor sports facilities and cancel outdoor cultural events Sunday, but all have since been given the green light to resume activities. Pools and splash pads have also reopened to the public. Environment Canada reportedRead more
School kookum program adds extra layer of support, love for Thompson, Man., children
Mystery Lake School Division says Mino Pimatisiwin program helps kids find balance and ‘the good life’ A ringing chorus of “Hi Kookum” greets Valerie Parker every day in her classroom at a Thompson, Man., elementary school, followed by hugs from the students who come by for a visit at recess. “I have a lot of grandchildren here,” she said with a laugh on Friday. Parker is a kookum, a Cree word for grandmother, at Juniper Elementary School. She is neither a teacher nor a counsellor, but does a little bit ofRead more