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The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Rangers confirm 13 academy exits including Devine & McKinnon
Leading the exodus are a trio who have had first team exposure - Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens. All three had been out on loan at Queen's Park, Ayr United and Dunfermline respectively. The other youngsters moving on are Lewis Budinauckas, Jay Hogarth, Jacob Pazikas, Jack Harkness, Kristian Webster, Leyton Grant, Kerr Robertson, Darren McInally, Grant Leitch and Harry Weir. Read more: Ajax star on how Rangers-linked Francesco Farioli compares to Arne Slot Cyriel Dessers on Rangers transfer exit speculation and Barry Ferguson Devine had a run of top team appearances, and impressed to a degree, during the 2022-23 season and then headed out to Motherwell on loan last year, picking up further Premiership experience. But it was down to the second tier last season and the full-back hasn't done enough to stay on at Ibrox. McKinnon is another who has a decent amount of first-team experiences and was even trusted by Philippe Clement against Benfica in the Europa League last season. But they will now be on the hunt for a new club along with the other 11 confirmed as leaving this morning. A statement from the club reads: "Academy can today confirm the departure of a number of players who will now continue their footballing journey elsewhere. "Lewis Budinauckas, Jay Hogarth, Jacob Pazikas, Jack Harkness, Kristian Webster, Leyton Grant, Kerr Robertson, Darren McInally, Grant Leitch and Harry Weir are all moving on. "Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon and Archie Stevens, all of whom featured for the first-team at various points in their Rangers careers, will also depart the club upon the expiration of their contracts, and we thank each for their contributions over the years. "We wish all the departing players the very best in their future endeavours and they will always be welcome back at Rangers."
CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Ottawa school boards watching proposed legislation that gives power to Education Ministry
Trustees at the OCDSB were told they will need to make some difficult choices to avoid a fifth year of budget deficits. CTV's Natalie van Rooy reports. Trustees at the OCDSB were told they will need to make some difficult choices to avoid a fifth year of budget deficits. CTV's Natalie van Rooy reports. The Minister of Education announced broad legislation at Queen's Park on Thursday that could change the future of how school boards operate in Ontario, making it easier to allow the province to take over boards that it believes are acting irresponsibly. The province says this is necessary to address financial mismanagement and to ensure school boards are putting resources into educating children, but critics are raising concerns about the possibility of taking away power from local trustees and putting it into the hands of officials at Queen's Park. 'This is for every board across the province of Ontario. It removes an antiquated and old, outdated system,' said education minister Paul Calandra. 'What it should have is the authority to step in when boards aren't doing what they're doing, what they're supposed to be doing, and when they have gone off the rails, either financially, or on other matters that are important to students, parents and teachers.' The move would also eliminate third-party investigations and recommendations, allowing the province to make the decision to put boards under supervision. 'I think it's really important for there to be an opportunity for the minister to hear from school boards before the decision is made and to only take over a board where the board is clearly refusing to carry out its responsibilities in accordance with the applicable legislation,' said Lynn Scott, the chair of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCSDB). The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) says it's not an education reform, but authoritarianism that's designed to deflect blame, suppress dissenting voices, and tighten political control over a public education system this government has failed to adequately fund. Meanwhile the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) said in a statement, 'It remains committed to responsible governance, transparency, and decisions that serve the best interests of our students, staff and school communities. We recognize the Ministry of Education's intent is to ensure that school boards across Ontario operate effectively and in alignment with provincial expectations, which is what we have always done as an organization.' The province made the announcement amid a financial investigation into the OCDSB, raising questions about what could happen when the imminently expected report is released. 'We look forward to seeing what the findings are and to working with the province to make sure that any deficiencies are corrected moving forward,' said Scott. Parents with children at schools within the board also weighing in. 'It sort of comes as a surprise to hear that while we're waiting for those results, we're now being told that going forward we won't have third party involvement,' said Michelle Bertram, a parent in Ottawa. 'That's my first question, is with the timing. I'm just surprised because we have been told wait for the results of those investigations done by third parties.'
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow's Cathkin Park could be named an important historic site
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking public opinion on proposals to designate the remains of the football ground in Cathkin Park as a scheduled monument. The historically significant site has had a huge role in the development of Scottish football. Read more: WWII veteran celebrating 100th birthday reveals secret to long life Located in Glasgow's Southside, the ground was first used by Queen's Park in 1883-4. Originally known as Hampden Park, named after the original Hampden which is now the site of Hampden Bowling Club, the grounds hosted all Scottish Cup finals between 1885 and 1899. In 1903, Queen's Park moved to a new ground, and the site became home to Third Lanark, one of the eight founding member clubs of the Scottish Football Association (SFA). A brand new stadium was built on the site in 1904, which was renamed New Cathkin Park, where the club continued to play until its demise in 1967. Cathkin Park, with its surviving terracing and embankments, is a rare example of a late 19th-early 20th-century football stadium. It is the only major football ground from the period which has survived in as complete a form. Read more: 'Incredible' Glasgow man presented top trade union award by First Minister Dara Parsons, head of designations at HES, said: "Scheduling is a way of ensuring that nationally important historic sites are recognised and protected and that their importance is taken into account in decisions about their management. "Scotland is recognised as a pioneering nation in the development of football. "Cathkin Park, as the recognised home of one of Scotland's most historically important football clubs, played a key part in that story. "We would encourage anyone with views on the site's significance, or any information that may help inform our final decision, to review our report and take part in our consultation." Public consultation on proposed designation will be open for submissions until June 19, via the HES website.
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Bid to add ‘Second Hampden' to list of historic sites
Now Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is looking to gather views from the public on its proposals to designate the remains of the football ground as a scheduled monument. Situated in Glasgow's southside, the site was first used as a football ground by Queen's Park in 1883-4. It was initially known as Hampden Park, named after the original Hampden (now the site of Hampden Bowling Club). As Hampden, the site was the venue for nine Scottish Cup finals between 1885 and 1899. READ MORE: When Queen's Park's success saw them set their sights on a new ground (the third and current Hampden) in 1903, the site then became the home of Third Lanark, who alongside Queen's Park were one of the eight founding member clubs of the Scottish Football Association (SFA). An entirely new stadium was built on the site in 1904, which was then renamed New Cathkin Park. Founded in 1872, Third Lanark were highly successful and rarely out of the highest leagues in Scottish football. The club followed winning the league in 1903-04 season by beating Rangers 3-1 in the final of the Scottish Cup final the following year – its second cup win. The side was so highly acclaimed that it went on to organise a tour of North America in 1921 with a number of guest players, leading to it being billed as a Scotland XI, and a later tour of South America when the team took on the Argentina national squad. Third Lanark were managed by football legend Bill Shankly between 1957-59, but despite reaching European competition in 1961 its finances started to give cause for concern: players went unpaid and opposition clubs complained about not getting their share of gate money and cheques that bounced. Third Lanark in 1963. The club's final victory was an away match against Clydebank attended by just 259 people – just hours earlier a Court of Session in Edinburgh had heard a petition to have the club liquidated over an outstanding £200 debt. Third Lanark ceased to exist in July 1967, and eventually most of Cathkin Park's structures were removed, leaving just the terraces around three sides of the ground. Cathkin Park is significant as a rare example of a late 19th-early 20th century football stadium, with its surviving terracing and embankments. No other major football ground from the period survives in as complete a form. The site aids understanding of how modern football grounds developed in Scotland, serving as a physical reminder of a time when tens of thousands of supporters would have stood in packed out terraces across the country. In 2017, an excavation at the ground found the site of the pavilion of Third Lanark and some nice artefacts relating to the use of the building, including pieces of red and white china cups - Third Lanark played in a red and white strip. There were also some glass bottles which archaeologists thought might have been used by the players after Third Lanark's last game at the park. Dara Parsons, Head of Designations at HES, said about proposals to designate the remains of the ground as a scheduled monument: 'Scheduling is a way of ensuring that nationally important historic sites are recognised and protected, and that their importance is taken into account in decisions about their management. 'Scotland is recognised as a pioneering nation in the development of football. Cathkin Park, as the recognised home of one of Scotland's most historically important football clubs, played a key part in that story. 'We would encourage anyone with views on the site's significance, or any information that may help inform our final decision, to review our report and take part in our consultation." The consultation will be open for submissions until 19 June. To take part, visit the HES website.
Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
Sir John A. Macdonald statue to be uncovered at Queen's Park, sparking new tensions with First Nations
The wooden structure that has hidden a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald on the Ontario Legislature's front lawn for five years is set to be removed this summer, reigniting debate about the first prime minister's tainted legacy as the province faces new tensions with First Nations. The decision, pushed by Progressive Conservative and Liberal members of a legislative committee, emerged as Premier Doug Ford's PC government faces vehement opposition from Indigenous leaders over its Bill 5, which would give Ontario sweeping powers to speed up the construction of new mines or other projects. The Macdonald statue has been covered with grey hoarding since Black Lives Matter protesters splashed it with pink paint in 2020. It is one of several prominent statues of the first prime minister across Canada to face vandalism or to be removed entirely over Macdonald's role in the establishment of Canada's Indigenous residential school system. Kingston to relocate Macdonald statue as Canadians wrestle with the legacy of residential schools Charlottetown removes Sir John A. Macdonald statue after Kamloops residential school discovery Opposition NDP Deputy Leader Sol Mamakwa, the Legislature's only First Nations MPP – who attended a residential school – said the decision to reveal the statue is disrespectful, especially as First Nations have had to come to Queen's Park to battle Bill 5, which they say violates their treaty rights. He warned that the unboxing of Macdonald could result in protests, vandalism or even the toppling of the statue. 'Let them learn,' Mr. Mamakwa, who represents the Northern riding of Kiiwetinoong, told reporters. 'When I think about Sir John A. Macdonald, I think about Indian residential schools, period.' He said the government should instead move the statue to a museum or put up a plaque explaining what Macdonald means to First Nations and build a memorial for the victims of residential schools. But he also said a legislative committee set up years ago to decide the statue's future had received 'minimal response' from First Nation communities grappling with multiple other crises. After a unanimous vote on Tuesday, that committee of MPPs will now focus on 'respecting Indigenous representation' in the upcoming massive renovations set for Queen's Park, which is to be shut down for work expected to take years and cost as much as $1-billion. The board of internal economy, a committee that includes the house leaders of the three recognized political parties at Queen's Park, voted on May 12 to remove the Macdonald statue's hoarding. PC MPP Paul Calandra, one of two PC MPPs on the committee, moved the motion, which Liberal House Leader John Fraser supported. The minutes do not show how NDP House Leader John Vanthof voted. At Queen's Park, the cobblestones around the hidden statue have at times been covered in children's shoes as a makeshift memorial for those who died or were abused in residential schools. Now, the statue is set to be cleaned and covered in a protective film and unveiled in the summer, said Donna Skelly, the Speaker of the Legislature who presides over its debates and the grounds. A sign long posted on the Macdonald statue's hoarding will be 'formalized' and remain on display, Ms. Skelly said. It tells visitors that though 'we cannot change the history we have inherited, we can shape the history we wish to leave behind.' The sign also says the Speaker is 'considering how the depictions of those histories in the monuments and statuary on the Assembly's grounds can respect all of our diverse cultures and peoples.' While the statue was covered, a threat assessment from the Sergeant-at-Arms warned that unveiling it could see it toppled or beheaded, creating a safety risk. Ms. Skelly said Queen's Park security would monitor the statue 24 hours a day and that protesters were welcome, but vandals would be prosecuted. Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, which represents 49 First Nations across Northern Ontario, said Macdonald 'represents so much grief and suffering' for Indigenous people and called the unveiling a huge step backwards. 'Just take it to the garbage dump, that's where it belongs,' Mr. Fiddler said in an interview. Both he and Mr. Mamakwa also said Tuesday that they reject minor amendments the government has proposed to its Bill 5, which will be before a legislative committee on Wednesday. The bill has been condemned by First Nations, the opposition and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association for proposing 'special economic zones' where the province could suspend any of its own laws to speed up development projects. Mr. Fiddler said the government failed to consult First Nations and must scrap the bill and start over. Speaking briefly to reporters after question period, Government House Leader Steve Clark would not answer basic questions about the Macdonald statue decision. NDP Leader Marit Stiles said she did not know how the decision was made but said the province needs to have 'real conversations' with First Nations about the fate of statues such as the Macdonald one. Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie defended the move but said the statue should have an explanatory plaque that addresses the historical context: 'I think it's time that we uncover the statue and deal with our past.' With a report from Laura Stone
