Willingdon Elementary News Today

Most of Canada gets to relax or hit the slopes today. Memo to Premier Legault: Quebecers need a day off in the midst of the winter doldrums, too.

Students at Willingdon Elementary school in Montreal were evacuated from their classes Tuesday afternoon as police investigated a bomb threat that was revealed to be unfounded.

"Weve observed that approximately 90 per cent of our students continue to wear masks in their classrooms," Lester B. Pearson School Board says.

The Fédération autonome de lenseignement says the ombudspersons mandate should be broadened to include students rather than creating a new post.

Acknowledging there wont be zero risk of COVID spread, many parents and teachers were cautious but upbeat about the return to school.

A Montreal school is putting the emphasis on respect this year with a new campaign. Each month will focus on a new topic, including Indigenous issues, race issues, cyberbullying, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and more