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Ontario’s Math Struggles Spark Provincial Review of Student Testing

Ontario’s latest standardized test results reveal that math achievement remains a serious concern across the province , with many students failing to meet expected benchmarks. The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released its 2024–2025 assessment data this week, showing that only 51% of Grade 6 students and 58% of Grade 9 students met the provincial math standard , while Grade 3 students fared slightly better at 64%. Despite modest improvements compared to previous years, the results underscore a persistent gap in student performance. Education Minister Paul Calandra acknowledged that progress has been too slow, announcing the creation of a two-member advisory body to review Ontario’s approach to standardized testing and curriculum delivery . The review will examine whether current teaching strategies, resources, and assessment methods are effectively supporting student learning. The EQAO results also highlighted disparities among student groups and school boards ,...
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Ontario Faces Major Winter Storm: Heavy Snow and Fierce Winds Set to Disrupt Travel

 

A person crosses the street in a spring snow storm in downtown Toronto, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Ontario is bracing for a powerful winter storm this week, with heavy snowfall and strong winds expected to disrupt travel and daily routines across multiple regions.

Winter Storm Targets Ontario

  • Northern and central Ontario could see snowfall totals reaching 30 to 60 cm, with snowfall rates up to 4 cm per hour, creating near-zero visibility and dangerous driving conditions.
  • Southern Ontario snowbelt regions near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay may experience 20–40+ cm of snow from multi-day squalls, combined with gusty winds up to 60 km/h.
  • The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is forecast to avoid major accumulations, but winds reaching 90 km/h could still cause blowing snow and reduced visibility.

What Residents Should Expect

  • Hazardous travel and possible road closures in northern communities.
  • Whiteout conditions and drifting snow in southern snowbelt areas.
  • Strong winds across central and southern Ontario, with potential power outages.

Officials are urging residents to prepare by stocking essentials, avoiding non-essential travel, and staying alert to weather updates as the storm intensifies.


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