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  Here’s a delicious baked ziti recipe you can try at home — cheesy, hearty, and perfect for family dinners. Key Highlights Prep & Cook Time: About 35 minutes total Servings: 8 generous portions Calories: ~403 per serving Difficulty: Easy — great for beginners Ingredients ½ pound ziti pasta 16 ounces ricotta cheese 3 cups mozzarella cheese (divided) 3 cups spaghetti sauce ½ cup Parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Boil ziti according to package directions, drain, and place in a large bowl. Mix all ricotta and half the mozzarella with the pasta. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread half the sauce on the bottom of the dish. Layer the ziti mixture over the sauce. Pour remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan and top with the rest of the mozzarella. Bake for 20–30 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden. Serving Tips Pair with garlic bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Add...
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Alberta Teachers’ Strike Hits Deadlock as Contract Talks Collapse

Signs on the doors of St. Joseph Elementary and Junior High School on the first day of the teacher's strike in Calgary on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Contract negotiations between the Alberta government and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) have stalled, leaving more than 740,000 students out of classrooms as the provincewide strike enters its second week.

The two sides met earlier this week for the first time since 51,000 teachers walked off the job on October 6. However, the session ended without progress or any future meetings scheduled. Finance Minister Nate Horner said the union’s latest proposal would require nearly $2 billion more than the government’s budgeted $2.6 billion for a deal, calling the demands unrealistic.

The ATA, meanwhile, insists its proposal is both “serious and balanced,” pointing to phased-in measures for smaller class sizes and manageable student–teacher ratios, alongside fairer wage increases.

With no resolution in sight, families continue to juggle childcare and online learning, while the province has opened a payment portal to provide limited financial support to parents.

The strike underscores deep divisions over education funding, teacher workloads, and classroom conditions, with both sides trading blame as pressure mounts to bring students back to school.


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