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  Airport health authorities wearing protective masks monitor passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, amid reports of a Nipah outbreak. Airports across Asia are stepping up health surveillance as several countries respond to renewed concerns over the Nipah virus following confirmed cases in India. The virus, known for its high fatality rate and potential for human‑to‑human transmission, has prompted authorities to reintroduce precautionary screening measures to limit cross‑border spread. Health officials in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, and Taiwan have implemented temperature checks, health declarations, and targeted monitoring of passengers arriving from affected regions. While the number of confirmed cases remains limited, the severity of the virus has led governments to act swiftly. Nipah virus infections are rare but dangerous, with symptoms ranging from fever and headaches to severe respir...
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Ontario Blocks Peel Teacher Layoffs After Taking Over School Board

 

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra speaks at an announcement at a school in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.


Ontario has stepped in to take control of the Peel District School Board, stopping a plan that would have resulted in 60 teachers losing their jobs and disrupted learning for more than a thousand students.

Provincial Oversight Triggered by Concerns

The province moved to assume control after identifying ongoing issues with the board’s financial management and governance. Education officials described the layoffs as an urgent concern that required immediate intervention to protect classroom stability across Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon.

Part of a Wider Pattern

Peel is now one of several Ontario school boards placed under provincial supervision as the government responds to what it describes as systemic challenges in board operations. Another board, the York Catholic District School Board, has been asked to justify why it should not face similar action.

What This Means for Students and Staff

By halting the layoffs, the province aims to maintain staffing levels and minimize disruption for students. The move highlights growing tension between school boards and the provincial government over funding, planning, and long-term stability.


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