This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Hamilton’s public school board has voted to rename Ryerson Elementary School and says it will review the names of all its facilities to ensure they align with current values.
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board says it’s taking action in light of the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.Story continues below advertisementA school board in London, Ont., is also considering whether to rename Ryerson Public School, along with Sir John A. Macdonald Public School, named after Canada’s first prime minister.
The Thames Valley District School Board says its review would look at all its schools and facilities to ensure their names reflect the board’s values. Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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