#Comedian Who Voiced ‘ #FrostytheSnowman’ Had Multiple Secret #Families

https://www.cracked.com/article_49398_comedian-who-voiced-frosty-the-snowman-had-multiple-secret-families.html?newsletter-cat=movies-tv

ONTARIO PASSES BILL 33, GRANTS MORE POWERS TO GOVERNMENT

Ontario legislature passed the Bill 33, known as the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025 on Nov.19, bringing in major changes to how school boards, children’s aid societies, and post-secondary institutions are governed  

The newly passed controversial bill is a piece of legislation that introduces significant changes to the oversight of school boards and post-secondary institutions in Ontario, giving the Minister of Education expanded powers to intervene in local decision-making.   

Under this bill, Paul Calandra, Ontario’s minister of education, can take over school boards, mandate collaboration with local police to implement school resource officer programs where available and even remove school board trustees.  

The government framed it as a necessary intervention to put school boards back on track, strengthen school safety and allow students to succeed. Calandra took over five school boards using earlier versions of these powers, citing financial mismanagement. He has now signalled that more boards are in his sights under Bill 33.  

While the government has framed the bill as necessary for accountability, critics in the post-secondary sector say it increases provincial control without addressing core funding issues.   

“Bill 33 hands the Minister more levers to pull and hands universities more paperwork for their already overworked staff,” Bruce Gillespie, president of Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA), said.   

“It does not fix the basic problem, which is that Ontario’s universities are being asked to do more and more with less and less public funding,” he said.

Gillespie also raised concerns about the impact on post-secondary institutions. Bill 33 adds compliance requirements and administrative workload for universities without increasing provincial operating funding.   

He warned that these new obligations could destabilize student-funded services, such as mental health support, transit and campus media, which directly affect students’ well-being and faculty’s ability to deliver quality education.  

Equity-based admissions initiatives are also at risk.  

“Equity-based admissions do not lower standards. They recognize that grades are produced inside unequal systems,” Gillespie said.   

“Bill 33 gives the government new tools to second-guess those efforts from Queen’s Park, which is exactly the opposite of what we need if we want campuses to reflect the diversity of Ontario,” he said.  

Gillespie warns that preserving the authority of university Senates is critical under the new legislation. Senates play a key role in maintaining academic standards and research independence, and Gillespie argues that provincial intervention in admissions and research priorities could undermine academic freedom.  

This bill not only impacts post-secondary institutions, but also influences primary and secondary school boards, such as the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB).  

“With the passing of Bill 33, the WRDSB will continue to follow the direction and guidance of the Ministry of Education and comply with all provincial legislation,” Scott Miller, director of education at the WRDSB, said.   

“Our commitment to supporting student achievement and the well-being of all students remains the highest priority. We will continue to work closely and collaboratively with students, staff, parents, families, caregivers, and community partners to ensure that all decisions and actions reflect the needs and values of those in WRDSB schools and workplaces,” Miller said.  

He also said more information about Bill 33 and its changes to the school board will be made available on the WRDSB website.  

The government portrays Bill 33 as a measure to improve oversight and student success. Faculty, staff and student representatives across Ontario argue that the legislation prioritizes increased provincial control over the funding crisis, campus services and local governance, leaving many in the education community concerned about its long-term impact.  

#bill33 #Caregivers #childrensAidSocieties #communityPartners #families #Government #paulCalandra #postSecondaryInstitutions #SangjunHan #School #Staff #supportingChildrenAndStudentsAct #WRDSB

Want it or not, #Christmas time is here! Slowly, a special vibe takes place, gathering #families and #friends, creating magic moments!

#SeasonGreetings to everyone! Let's end this year in a way that 2026 comes as a continuity!!

*I remember that a 2 minutes version of this #song was the closing I used in my first ever #radio show. I loved to ending my metal show with it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvI_FNrczzQ

The parliament in #Latvia has approved draft laws accompanying the state #budget for 2026. The government's budget priorities are national #security, support for #families with #children, and high-quality #education.

https://viabaltica.fi/latvia-parliament-begins-discussing-state-budget-for-2026/

Clinician's Guide To The First 2000 Days
From preconception to when a child starts school presents a critical window to establish healthy behaviours in parents and children...

Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/clinicians-guide-to-the-first-2000-days/

#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Health #Medicine #AlliedHealth #Parenting #Pregnancy #Families

Donate a toy, get a pizza: London’s best feel-good Christmas schemes

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2025/12/02/donate-a-toy-get-a-pizza-londons-best-feel-good-christmas-schemes-25078855/

#Alabama #taxpayers are funding #Christian #textbooks that lie to #children

Last year, Alabama passed the #CHOOSEAct, which gives #families thousands of dollars to spend on #privateschool #tuition, #privatetutoring, or #educational material.

That means we now have a sense of how that money is being used. According to Rebecca Griesbach of AL com, a lot of the money is funding #Christianity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QSANxK_m2o

The Pooch
Do you drink wine in a keep cup? Yep? Cool. That's my type of mothers group...

Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/the-pooch/

#GreatAusPods #AusPods #Podcast #Podcasts #Podcasting #Podcasters #Australia #Health #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Parenting #Families

New video: Watch Ayse Guveli from the University of #Warwick in our #CPCCGWebinar from last week. She discussed the 2000 #Families and The Third Generation projects which aim to reveal the consequences and the long-term impact of #migration on #migrants from Turkey and on their three #generation #descendants by comparing them to their non-migrant counterparts in #Turkey:

https://youtu.be/Ngobm5I-mh0?si=TQ608VQkCa0wXayB&t=1

#demography #sociology #inequality #education #labourmarkets #genderroles #religiosity #assimilation

A question in the cemetery changed my life forever

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2025/11/29/a-question-cemetery-changed-life-forever-24807245/

Weather: Bad weather on the way, Auckland Santa parade attendees advised to take an umbrella

Its nearly summertime, so I hope you’ve been good for when Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick joins the Farmers…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #advised #an #attendees #auckland #bad #being #families #farmers #forecast #NewZealand #NZ #on #parade #planning #rain #Santa #take #the #this #to #told #two #umbrella #way #Weather #years
https://www.newsbeep.com/278921/

Demand #Congress pass the Restoring #FoodSecurity for #American #Families and Farmers Act to undo the largest #SNAP cut in history. https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/u001.qUXRBnqZ7T8nxbpAcIVwoUsWLkUMWlo_0JmZttSlm3_5hbu1DV_K1a9EsXVVRCLGzNDN9RaChIjhs_BjC-rapuJ8xJOSNHWxgZz33uQNrri6fbPF5CfAUIzcoEm4eQw8SE7jqnvPP1sh4IkFxeQTUZEzWAHVQkorw7oR56k1ix_VWk4S9KHuYFP2amhpmRxXEuUkjuw2xF2tKI-8NuusljXTRmZaj1a18moey4zWM_KOu_R3iI_2_zIDhmPUElMs5km7JkWS_evxevMjfJou-A1mpjVYk79CZgMmTKyk_0mZ_tddDKR4UPIeqCMU8PbB3Vy6GBetZYjsmWjmsuVcwYKFlKC1jbovi81QbPewfkHT3oBZ3dtj1vhcSi4pSYl4qXgRvOh5UOwyanJktWmrbDYFY7NMgnszJH74APeGBDbEJ5dAmzKue93GAmohhNJvxhIOLNp6Z-ATGLsCYn54MpBOeJHdSyXSXlLUzBzaSMLts6r4gXFTnzWA2gSDYuBPrAxL1o27XXJx8EYKNQVO4eqT6FCz8ehHDmSjpB7wWOMRZG03OTRTNDQbECJaeGYhRkOrFUyfr2uqnzCL7gdCuavCFeS2iJbhnAorRPe1Wao/4ly/e9RyKlM2R5eaWtXW6LvZaw/h2/h001.El3vCs2IhDldi59UucktLaDOP-JAqPe_OEeW-_m9Wvc

Meerilinga - Positive Childhoods And Parenting
We equip parents with strategies and techniques on how to create positive childhoods...

Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/meerilinga/

#GreatAusPods #AusPods #Podcast #Podcasts #Podcasting #Podcasters #Australia #Kids #Family #Parenting #Families

Digesting Food Studies (the CFS podcast)—Episode 111: Lunch Box Identities

What is “Canadian food” and how does its interpretation affect our identity and sense of belonging—especially in primary and secondary schools?

https://rss.com/podcasts/digesting-food-studies/2350341/

This episode unpacks the packed lunch, in particular those that the kids of first-generation immigrants bring to school. Two articles from Canadian Food Studies are covered, both co-written by Yukari Seko, “Unboxing the bento box” (Vol. 8, No. 3) and “Feeding children while Asian” (Vol. 12, No. 2). And in response, PhD student Shay Quinn offers up several perspectives on meaning-making, involving research participants in research, and arts-informed methodologies.

#DigestingFoodStudies
#SchoolLunch
#Lunchboxes
#SchoolFood
#FoodPrograms
#StudentSuccess
#PrimarySchools
#SecondarySchools
#SchoolBoards
#Hunger
#MentalHealth
#CulturalIdentity
#Families
#TheSixMillionDollarMan
#SteveAustin
#CareBears
#SchoolCafeterias
#FoodPodcast

photo: David Szanto

"The Court of Appeal today unanimously decided that three generations of stateless persons in a Perak family are automatically Malaysians under the Federal Constitution, and also affirmed that stateless persons can legally marry under Malaysian laws even without Malaysian identity cards."

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/11/26/landmark-ruling-court-declares-three-generations-in-perak-family-malaysians-affirms-stateless-persons-right-to-marry/199711

#Malaysia #Families #Stateless

I married a man 29 years older after he agreed to give me $1,000 a week

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/galleries/i-married-a-man-29-years-older-after-he-agreed-to-give-me-1000-a-week-24876084/

https://www.excellaa.com/exploring-premium-flats-in-mundhwa.php

Explore 2 & 3 BHK #flatsinMundhwa by #ExcellaaRealty, offering modern layouts, essential amenities, and a comfortable living environment. Perfect for #families and professionals, these #homes provide easy access to schools, hospitals, shopping centers, and IT hubs. With spacious designs and a peaceful neighborhood, residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle that combines convenience, security, and long-term value in Pune’s sought-after #Mundhwa area.

#pune #india #realestate

...idk how any1 can expect us not to be enraged...idk how any1 can not be enraged by now...TAKE ACTION and help us make this stop!!

tyrant thugs beating up and caging elders for standing against #genocide, killing kids for being born, starving us all cos we refuse to work for them, evicting #families into the cold streets just cos they can and then "sweeping" us #homeless folks into prisons and nut cages for being alive, drugging us into stupors to keep us silent!!!

fck "#authority" #getangry

"Since the start of this year, some 600 immigrant children have been placed in government shelters by ICE, according to government data. That figure, which has not been previously reported, is already higher than the tally for the previous four years combined. And it is the highest number since recordkeeping began a decade ago."

https://www.propublica.org/article/ice-detentions-immigrant-kids-family-separations

#PublicHealth #immigrant #immigration #refugee #ICE #incarceration #detention #DHS #HHS #CBP #ChildrensHealth #MentalHealth #families #USpol

#AOC donates 1,600 #Thanksgiving #turkeys to #hungry #families in the #Bronx

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/aoc-turkey-donation-thanksgiving