The Catholic board plans to build on last year's drive-through model, while the public board plans to offer both an in-school and drive-by option for its students.
Northwestern Ontario school boards get $10.5M from province, Ottawa for COVID-19 response
The federal and provincial governments are providing $10.5 million in total to seven northwestern Ontario school boards to support efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Posted: Apr 19, 2021 8:30 AM ET | Last Updated: April 19
The federal and provincial governments are providing funds to seven northwestern Ontario school boards to help them slow the spread of COVID-19.(Carlos Osorio/The Canadian Press)
The federal and provincial governments are providing $10.5 million in total to seven northwestern Ontario school boards to support efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Schools across northwestern Ontario are getting more money to upgrade their facilities to protect students and staff from COVID-19.
A total of $656.5 million is being allocated as part of a new joint Canada/Ontario funding agreement.
The federal government is investing $525.2 million, while the province is responsible for more than $131.1 million.
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the funding can be spent on projects like ventilation, air cooling systems, HVAC upgrades, physical distancing initiatives, installing handwashing stations or touchless faucets and soap dispensers.
The funding is available to install water bottle refilling stations and broadband expansion to support remote learning.