The province’s Council to Improve Classroom Conditions has been set. It has nine teachers chosen by school board superintendents, as well as a student, a parent, and a guidance counsellor appointed by the government. The council will have $20 million over two years to address classroom issues including data collection, complex classrooms,class sizes and the student attendance policy. Learn more at novascotia.ca/classroomcouncil.
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Crown to appeal verdict in sexual assault case involving Halifax cabbie
The Crown is appealing the sexual assault acquittal of Halifax cab driver Bassam Al-Rawi. Judge Gregory Lenehan acquitted him of the 2015 incident, citing the Crown’s failure to prove lack of consent. The Crown says there are several grounds for appeal, including Lenehan erring in law by speculating on the issue of consent, rather than drawing inferences from proven facts.