Portland United Church held a fundraising concert for the Lighthouse Learning & Development Centre and the church. Located in Aurora, Ont., the Lighthouse serves children with autism. Far left, Jon McLurg and Don Murphy, two members of Faithful Friends. Left, singer Rasa Krokys was accompanied by Margaret Ross on piano. Ashley Kulp/ METROLAND
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fore classes resume,” said Coombs. “This isn’t the first time we’ve made this change. The feedback we’ve received in past has been overwhelmingly supportive.” Coombs added the local Catholic board plans to follow suit. Area residents have until Tuesday, Feb. 16 to provide comment on the draft calendar. Trustees must approve the proposed calendar by Wednesday, Feb. 24 for submission to the Ministry of Education by Tuesday, March 1. Submitted by Mark Calder, communications officer, Upper Canada District School Board
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The Upper Canada District School Board has released the draft 2016-2017 school year calendar, and is seeking public input before it is approved. As in previous years, the board is recommending a change from the suggested provincial calendar and has scheduled the Christmas holiday to begin at school day’s end on Friday, Dec. 23, said Superintendent David Coombs. If the calendar is approved, classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 9. “We’re proposing Dec. 23 because it allows for a week after the holiday rush for people to catch their breath, relax and enjoy some time with family be-
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