Summer school: experimenting with year-round education

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John Wilson Elementary School in Innisfail, Alberta, conducted a two-year pilot program of year-round schooling from 1994-95. It was so successful that the school adopted the plan as an option for all children. Educators say year-round schooling reduces absenteeism and improves performance.

Innovations, Evaluation, Schools, Alberta, Year-round schools, Year round school, School year

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Hooked on the game

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There are signs that gambling addiction is growing in Canada, especially at the so-called video lottery terminals (VLTs) that have proliferated in Canada's prairie provinces. The VLT issue has not yet generated much controversy, but plans for casinos have drawn significant opposition.

Gambling industry, Recreation, Casinos, Compulsive gambling

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Newfoundland's brain drain: well-educated people are fleeing the province in record numbers

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Statistics Canada reported that 15,037 people migrated out of Newfoundland in 1994, the largest number since 1974. Most of those leaving are well-educated, young people. They are leaving because there are few jobs and little chance to make a decent living.

Young adults, Demographic aspects, Newfoundland and Labrador

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