PC Leader Tony Wakeham says this crisis is something the NLTA has been sounding the alarm on for years and he wonders what the Minister of Education is waiting for.
The leader of the Opposition is raising serious concerns after NLTA President Trent Langdon spoke about the teacher shortage and informed the media that 200 teaching positions remain unfilled, even though schools are set to open this week. PC Leader Tony Wakeham says this crisis is something the NLTA has been sounding the alarm on for years and he wonders what the Minister of Education is waiting for. He pointed out that government has failed to implement a comprehensive Education Human Resources plan. This resulted in chronic shortages, larger class sizes, and teachers being stretched thin, ultimately leading to chaos in the school system. Wakeham says “Schools are increasingly relying on retired and emergency supply teachers, some of whom lack full qualifications. This is not a sustainable solution." Meanwhile, Education critic Paul Dinn wants to know where the plan is to attract more people into the teaching profession including incentives to bring teachers to rural and remote areas.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
