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Leaders on Wheels bottle their spice rub with special visitor Simon Chang in their classroom at Westmount High on October 10. Photos: Wendy Singer

Nov 18, 2024

Simon Chang Difference Makers: Leaders on Wheels come up with spicy solutions to fundraising

Matteo Vaccaro, a pre-K student at Honoré Mercier Elementary during the 2023-2024 school year, was “caught” willing to help clean up the classroom after playtime without being asked. “Even at this young age, the students were so excited to model kind acts,” said Mary Poullas, personal development and community involvement animator at the school. Photo courtesy of M. Poullas

Nov 15, 2024

A fun way to ‘catch’ kind acts

As a fun initiative to get the students excited about...

A piece of artwork that is about looking at art mindfully by Ellora Swanson. Image courtesy of D. Swanson

Nov 15, 2024

Using art to create moments of mindfulness

Mindfulness means paying attention, on purpose, to the...

At St. Raphael Elementary School, from left, back row: Dr. Léna Moïse, school psychologist; Gail Callender, assistant director of Student Services; Jackie Alvarado and Cindy Mendez, both behaviour management specialists; Michelle Aubin, former educational consultant; Kathy Roach, community worker; Jasmin Skerritt, behaviour management specialist; and principal Joe Anne Désir. Front row: Grade 4 students. Photo courtesy of St. Raphael Elementary School

Nov 15, 2024

St. Raphael implements program fostering positive learning space

Selma, left, and Uma Gahd hosting Cabaret Dragcessible, with Brooke Nancekivell, American Sign Language interpreter, and Catherine Langevin-Pépin, Langue des signes québécoise interpreter at the MAI on October 17. Photo: David Wong

Nov 15, 2024

Cabaret Dragcessible welcomes diverse performers to the stage

Simon Chang, left, welcomed Ariel Mechaly and his family to his studio on Chabanel St. for a ceremony of his Difference Maker award on September 18. Photo: Wendy Singer

Nov 14, 2024

Mechaly walks the talk for his community

Simon Chang teamed up with students from Summit School’s...

Feb 02, 2023

Zera Café Kicks Off JDAIM in style

Feb 02, 2023

Huronia's Forgotten Children - a gripping documentary that tells a sad but true story only now surfacing

Feb 01, 2023

‘Every body’ invited to Cummings Centre’s virtual dance workshop

Jan 24, 2023

Uni-Diversity bringing much-needed services to your home

Jan 23, 2023

Getting personal about families with special needs children and young adults

Dec 19, 2022

Book Review: Pace Ants gives everyone a special gift

Dec 15, 2022

The Inspirations Entrepreneurial Award Meet Benoit Labrèche

Dec 12, 2022

Autistic artists shine at Festival Imagine

Dec 09, 2022

Inspirational Eats: Appetite for Ottawa by Mike Cohen

Dec 09, 2022

Alouette an example of perseverance

Dec 08, 2022

Aspis Rencontres : des rencontres hebdomadaires au combat politique

Dec 08, 2022

Para taekwondo athlete gives back to sport

Dec 08, 2022

Kristin Govers’ return with The Awkward Ballerina

Dec 08, 2022

Barrell returns to arts scene with third solo exhibition

Dec 08, 2022

Extraordinary Attorney Woo makes Netflix Top 10 for weeks

Dec 08, 2022

Book Review: Honesty, humanity, humour in Yanofsky's Bad Animals

Dec 08, 2022

Galileo Adult Education Centre’s SVI program continues to expand Nancy Leopard

Dec 08, 2022

The Guzzo's Notte in Bianco back in a big way

Dec 08, 2022

Celebrating 25 years of adapted sailing with AQVA

Dec 08, 2022

Comedian Rick Green addresses 'quirky minds' at MCLD event

Dec 08, 2022

EMSB teacher Gail Bernstein wins national teaching award

Dec 08, 2022

Pediatric Low Vision Clinic simulates classroom

Dec 08, 2022

Transitioning to high school: The path unknown by Sarah Lynch

Dec 08, 2022

Putting emotions into words: Speech and language centre offers new kits this Fall

Dec 08, 2022

Le RAPLIQ, un organisme qui fait une réelle différence

Dec 08, 2022

COEPIM sets up Quebec network for sexuality education

Dec 08, 2022

Book Review: Honesty, humanity, humour in Yanofsky's Bad Animals

Dec 08, 2022

Galileo Adult Education Centre’s SVI program continues to expand Nancy Leopard

Dec 08, 2022

Hearing from a Deaf artist

Dec 07, 2022

Mindful breathing: Anchor words

Dec 07, 2022

Report from Parliament | Federal government appoints first ever by Mike Cohen

Dec 07, 2022

Camuka Transport adds wheelchair-accessible van to fleet

Dec 07, 2022

Summit students and Maimonides residents meet at the café

Dec 07, 2022

Music therapy and zootherapy a hit at Peter Hall

Dec 07, 2022

The forest as your classroom at Giant Steps

Dec 07, 2022

New arts program launches at Miriam Foundation this Fall

Dec 07, 2022

Technology makes homes smarter, safer and sensory-friendly by Ben Levine

Dec 07, 2022

A sign of hope through Precious Memories by Steven Atme

Dec 07, 2022

When my son protested by Joanne Charron

Dec 07, 2022

Board-wide initiative encourages respect and empathy by Nick Katalifos