Fredericton city staff are welcoming a proposal to increase density on the north side, and a plan that could lead to as many as 700 units of apartment buildings and townhouses. "We wanted to have a significant amount of density in close proximity so that kids have the opportunity to once again walk to school," said planner Marcelo Battilana.
Across Canada, a fresh wave of new school-based summer learning initiatives are popping up in different regions. Educators and parents are hoping these new offerings give students a boost and revive appetites for learning again.