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Debbie King

@debbiekingphp.bsky.social
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Elected TDSB Trustee running to represent Parkdale—High Park on Toronto City Council. votedebbieking.ca

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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Join us this Thursday for a Meet & Greet with City Council candidate Debbie King! 📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 🕖 7:00–10:00 PM 📍 Osprey Cafe & Bar 1714 Queen St. W. (just east of Roncesvalles) See you there!
Campaign graphic for Debbie King’s 2026 Toronto City Council campaign in Parkdale–High Park. On the right, Debbie King smiles at the camera wearing a purple blazer over a white top against a light grey background. On the left, campaign branding reads: “DEBBIE KING for City Council, Parkdale–High Park.” Below, event details state: “Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM, Osprey Cafe & Bar.” A large yellow banner across the lower right reads “MEET AND GREET.” A teal footer displays the campaign slogan: “Community Rooted. From Representation to Results.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
A great day listening, learning, and talking about the future of our city. Thank you to everyone who took time to share ideas, concerns, and hopes for Toronto. Community conversations like these remind me that real progress starts by bringing people together and making sure every voice is heard.
Debbie is standing speaking at a microphone. She is wearing a cream blazer and dark jeans. There are two vertical standing banners behind her.
A large room with people sitting around round tables talking.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I’m running! Serving as your TDSB Trustee has been an honour. Now, I’m ready to bring this same dedication, transparency and people-centred leadership to City Council. I’m running to move forward rooted in community—from representation to results. Learn more and join the campaign: votedebbieking.ca
Medium shot of Debbie facing the camera. She is smiling and wearing a vibrant professional purple blazer and white v-neck top. A teal banner across her reads: Debbie King For City Council. A second banner at the bottom reads: Community Rooted. From Representation to Results.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Encouraging to see Board of Health prioritize positive childhood experiences to improve lifelong health outcomes. In my deputation, I raised concerns about school environments and potential adverse child experiences linked to Ministry of Education legislation—especially for equity-denied groups.
Debbie is wearing a blue blazer and is seated and speaking into a microphone in a committee meeting room. There is a City of Toronto graphic with meeting information across the bottom of the image.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Communities shouldn’t have to fight this hard to be heard. From school board takeovers to jets on the waterfront, Ford is sidelining local voices and putting Parkdale–High Park neighbourhoods at risk. Today, #FightFordProtest at Queen’s Park keeps the pressure on to protect public spaces.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Good indoor air quality is essential to whole health. I met with @cleanairto.bsky.social advocates and the Board of Health Chair to discuss practical steps to improve air in shared spaces—building on recent progress and a 2023 motion I advanced with colleagues at the TDSB. #CleanAirTO #PublicHealth
Six people lined up for photo in an office. A large table is in front of them and a display of flags in the back. Some are wearing face masks. Debbie is in the middle beside Board of Health Chair Councillor Moise.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Grateful for the invitation to Worship Service at Westminster Chapel at High Park. Wishing everyone a season of hope and renewal. #HappyEaster
Two photo collage: on top is a church service with a man at the pulpit, a cross in the background and choir seated to his side. On the bottom Debbie stands by flowers and a cross in the church lobby wearing a long blue dress.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🎯"It is about ending Ontario’s long tradition of local education democracy so that a conservative vision of education can be directly inserted into schools over the objections of the communities they are supposed to serve." www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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The conservative takeover of Ontario schools
Ford government's actions make it clear that taking over school boards is not about improving learning, it's about ending Ontario’s long tradition of local education democracy so a conservative vision
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
OPSBA has long stated its willingness to partner with the government in any dialogue about possible governance changes, and the groups making this statement share this approach. Read the full news release: www.opsba.org/opsba_news/s...
Twelve men and women from education stakeholder groups sit and stand together at desk in Queen's Park press room.
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The Local Magazine @thelocal.to · 04/03/2026
Analysis by The Local shows Ontario’s largest boards receive the lowest per-pupil funding in the province—raising questions about whether the real problem isn’t mismanagement but the funding formula. @wencyleung.bsky.social's latest from our School Board Takeover series. thelocal.to/ontario-scho...
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The Province Took Over Ontario’s Biggest School Boards to Fix Their Finances. The Numbers Tell a Different Story | The Local
Analysis by The Local shows Ontario’s largest boards receive some of the lowest per-pupil funding in the province—raising questions about whether the real problem is mismanagement or the funding formu...
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
TDSB trustees rejected the proposed class size increase. The provincially- appointed Supervisor overturned the decision and predictably, chaos has ensued.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
BLACK TRUSTEES WARN Provincial Supervision IS WEAKENING ANTI-RACISM OVERSIGHT IN SCHOOLS. www.opsba.org/opsba_news/b...
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Take Action - End Corruption Fund the City. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
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Take Action - End Corruption Fund the City
In the wake of a corruption scandal, linking Toronto Police Services to data breaches, organized crime, drug trafficking and murder plots, TPS is set to receive a budget increase of $93.8 million doll...
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 27/01/2026
1 day left. This is it! Join the NDP to vote in the leadership race and be part of this surging campaign. Don't sit on the sidelines. Join today: avilewis.link/join
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
I raised serious concerns with The Trillium about the Student and Family Support Offices that opened Monday at TDSB and four other boards under provincial supervision—particularly what this model means for access, accountability, and student support.
Image of news headline reading 'Supervised school boards open student and family support offices", followed by quoted text with The Trillium logo on top and a purple banner with Debbie King wordmark at bottom.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
"...We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity..." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Birth of New Age #mlkday Art: @rickfrausto.bsky.social
A black & white sketch of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with folded arms beside the quoted text "We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity."
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City of Toronto @toronto.ca · 14/01/2026
Tonight's 2026 #CityOfTO Budget telephone town hall is starting soon! This is your chance to learn about the Budget & ask questions directly to Mayor Olivia Chow , Budget Committee Chair Councillor Shelley Carroll, City Manager Paul Johnson & CFO Stephen Conforti. Call 1-833-380-0687
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Trustees play significant roles in policy development, budget allocation, and improving student outcomes. They hold the education system accountable and have brought transparency to decisions that affect our children’s futures. Removing them would centralize power and diminish community influence.
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Sara @sarablue.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Former Metrolinx Advisor, current TDSB Supervisor, Rohit Gupta, rescinds class size cap directive issued by trustees last March… one of many reasons we need trustees… www.torontotoday.ca/local/educat... #onted #onpoli
torontotoday.ca
Why has the TDSB supervisor rescinded a class size cap?
Trustees voted last March to cap class sizes in grades 4 to 8 at a maximum of 32 students. The TDSB’s supervisor rescinded that directive
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
At the #NoToHate Community Rally, we stood in solidarity with immigrant workers, families, and children. Hate and scapegoating won’t solve crises caused by policy failure. Dignity and safety belong to everyone. Solidarity is how we build a just city.✊🏾
Debbie in profile wearing a knit hat and winter coat stands in front of a large red banner that reads “REFUGEES WELCOME.” Metal barricades and a city setting are visible behind her.A wide shot of a crowd gathered at a rally in Nathan Phillips Square. People wear winter coats and hold signs with messages including “No to Hate,” “Stop Racist Hate,” High-rise buildings and flags are visible behind the crowd.Debbie, Nigel Barriffe and Trustee Williams smile together at an outdoor rally in a downtown square. Debbie holds a sign reading “RIP Renee – Murdered by ICE,” with a photo on the sign. Other attendees, barricades, and tall buildings appear in the background.Woman in winter hate and coat holds sign reading "From Minneapolis to Toronto Stop Racist Hate". Crowd and buildings in background.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Adopting Health Canada’s indoor air quality guidelines would significantly improve public health while strengthening accessibility and climate resilience across Toronto. I encourage residents to join @CleanIndoorAirTO and tell the City you support a healthier, future-ready Toronto. bit.ly/ciatodec25
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Toronto Board of Health Advocacy-CIATO
We have over 750 signatures, help us get to our next goal of 800! Join Clean Indoor Air Toronto in sending a clear message to the City of Toronto that you want a city that’s healthier, more accessib...
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
As DEI is deemed out of fashion and fascism rises around us, public education cannot retreat from its role. We remain firmly committed to a revolution of values and building a beloved community. This work continues. #parkdalelife
Group of Black women sit at table in coffee shop engrossed in deep conversation.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
First day of the year. Last day of Kwanzaa. Seven principles. One love. #PrideTO #Kwanzaa
Debbie is handed a lit candle in front of a table covered with kente tablecloth. Hands drum in the background.Group shot of Black community members around Kwanzaa table wearing colourful scarves adorned with the words Black Pride.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Just before the holiday break, I spoke with The Trillium about potential school closures. With concerns raised by education critics and OPSBA, it’s clear decisions must stay with local trustees. I shudder to think of Parkdale–High Park families paying the price for reckless government overreach.
Trillium newspaper logo headline above photo of reporter Sneh Duggal and Debbie King logo.Text excerpts from newspaper article above Debbie King logo.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Window Wonderland is back in the Junction—worth stopping for. Augmented-reality window displays by local and international artists highlight cultural storytelling and global dialogue. If you’re nearby, take a walk, support a local shop, and enjoy the art animating our streets this season❄️
Debbie standing in front of Full Stop Cafe window art of colourful animated faces.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
The Keele Street Public School community has so much heart ❤️ Today they filled a van with food and care items for the Parkdale Community Food Bank—while also benefitting from the City’s expanded school nutrition program. Hearts (and bellies) are full this holiday season.
Debbie and Georgia load boxes into the back of a van parked outside of the school.
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Sara @sarablue.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Reminder! The Provincial Budget Consultation survey is open! Please make use of the questions that allow “other” write in response and ask for fully funded public education. Please share widely 🙏 Link to the survey & more actions here: linktr.ee/forpublicsch... #onpoli #onted
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PROVINCIAL BUDGET
CONSULTATIONS
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Call Doug Ford NOW
416-325-1941
premier@ontario.ca
FUND OUR SCHOOLS

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TAKE ACTION
The province's 2026 Budget survey is open until January 30. Share this widely and make note in all the places in the survey where you can offer 'other' comments that you would like to see increased funding to public education, and for special education which has been chronically underfunded by this government.
Other Action
Call the Premier at 416-325-1941 to request that they focus on funding what kids need through the provincial budget.
Continue to sign petitions circulating to fund our schools, you can find petitions and other actions on the TEAN linktree here
- please continue to share this with your communities!:
https://linktr.ee/forpublicschools
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
An afternoon in Parkdale with @avilewis.ca and community members, listening to cost-of-living concerns and discussing practical public alternatives to reduce household costs 📉 and improve everyday life. Time well spent!
Debbie posed beside Avi Lewis and a female community member by a grocery store.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
So impressed by the community who showed up and braved the cold for today’s #RunforSudan at Sir Casimir Gzowski Park. Grateful for the chance to welcome runners to the ward and celebrate how public spaces bring us together—for movement, connection, and humanitarian action.❤️🤍🖤💚
Debbie speaks from monument steps in front of crowd of runners.Group of runners gathered  on the path holding "start" signs.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
It was an honour to participate in the Swansea Town Hall #RemembranceDay ceremony once again. The commemoration of folks who served in wartime is near and dear to Swansea residents. Lest we forget🌺
Debbie stands in front of the wreath after laying it in the rowDebbie speaks at podium with folks listening in the backgroundElected officials look on at ceremony. Police and Fire officials stand beside them.Debbie and Katy Whitfield stand in front of Lest We Forget banner.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Local democracy isn’t outdated – it’s how we build better schools for our kids. If the Ford government eliminates trustees, we lose more than oversight – we lose local democracy in our schools. Keep education close to home. Sign the petition today: www.DemocracyIsNotOutdated.ca
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Walking tours are such a neat way to meet new people and learn more about our neighbourhoods. I had a great time sharing welcome remarks and hearing stories on the #ExperienceTO Runnymede Historic Tour with Alex Rascanu. Looking forward to the next one!
Debbie standing outside with Alex A large group of people posed in front of a church.Debbie speaks in front of crowd gathered around.Debbie speaking with another attendee. People look at a mural in the background.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Stood together as advocates outside Queen’s Park — united in calling for safety through care, not control. From our schools to our streets, real safety means investing in people, not punishment. #CommunityCare #NoToBill33
Debbie stands with three others with serious expressions, at a podium in front of Queen's Park building.Debbie and Trustee Williams stand behind Trustee Dahab as she speaks at the podium at Queen's Park.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Joined an incredible @phpndp.bsky.social volunteer team out with petitions to protect public education — keeping this issue front and centre! 💪🏾📚 #Bill33 #PublicEducation
Debbie poses with three volunteers holding clipboards. There's an orange school bus in the background.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
My latest update just dropped! 📨 Inside: updates on supervision, speed cameras, and the push to stop Bill 33. The athlete in me also shines through with a Women’s History Month nod to Marilyn Bell and this Sunday’s Toronto Waterfront Marathon! 🏃🏾💪🏾 #Bill33 #PublicEducation
Poster with illustration of a family reading beside text.
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Sara @sarablue.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Tonight! Future of Public Education and Why it Matters. Toronto, come on down if you can. This event will be live-streamed if you can’t: facebooks.com/fundourschools Register for in-person: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #onted #onpoli
TOWN HALL THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONWHY IT MATTERS
DATE
October 14, 2025
TIME 6:30PM
LOCATION: Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, 16 Spadina Road
PANELISTS:
Dr. Sachin Maharaj
University of Ottawa
David Lepofsky
TDSB SEAC
Celine Odjig
TDSB Indigenous Student Trustee
Open To Everyone!
Bibi Safraw Hanif
TDSB Parent
RSVP
Child minding available
OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Join us for an important town hall about the future of public education and why it matters.
Bill 33 shifts decision-making power and this is a critical moment for public education.
Join parents, students, educators, and community members to learn what's at stake, speak up, and stand together for democratic, locally accountable schools. Your voice matters!
ORGANIZED BY YOUR ELECTED
TRUSTEES
LIVE BROADCAST: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FUNDOURSCHOOLSCA
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Parents gathered at Lucy McCormick SS to demand action on harmful cuts to special education. When class sizes grow, students with disabilities are put at greater risk. Every child deserves safety and a fair chance to learn — not a system stretched beyond its limits, where parents bear the burden.
A group of parents and community members gathered outside Lucy McCormick Senior School holding signs calling for support and transparency in special education
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Grateful to organizers for bringing us together today 💛 Kids’ safety is non-negotiable 🚸 Speed cameras save lives. Removing them near schools puts kids at risk. #safestreets #safeschools
Debbie and attendees hold sign reafong "Safe Streets for Kids"People hold sign reading "Safe Streetsf for Everyone"Debbie holds mic standing on sidewalk addressing crowd out of frame
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Matias de Dovitiis @thematias.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Town hall is in 2 weeks!! Sign up and get involved. The future of public education and why it matters. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
At the 5th Annual #OrangeShirtDay Walk in Roncesvalles, we gathered to sing, listen & learn. Grateful for time with Vivian Recollet and stories shared by artist Philip Cote.
Debbie stands among crowd of people in orange shirts gathered on RoncesvallesMusicians playing by the Peace GardenVivian speaking by the Peace GardenDebbie talking to a mom by the Peace Garden
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
At the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in High Park with Philip Cote: sacred fire, buffalo stew, and teachings. His words on identity, belonging & responsibility as pathways to peace stayed with me.
People in orange shirts gathered in the park listening to Phil CoteDebbie speaking with a man at the gatheringDebbie sitting on log eating buffalo stewPhoto of Debbie with MPP Gilmour, Phil Cote and MP Bardeesy
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Today marks the 5th Annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as well as #OrangeShirtDay. As family and community members, we can learn alongside our children by participating in these free local events in High Park and Roncesvalles Village. www.debbieking.ca/5th_national...
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5th Annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Parkdale—High Park
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
📣 Parents + Community Leaders: Want to push back against underfunding + fight for the schools students deserve? Join the Toronto Education Advocacy Network (TEAN) — a hub for sharing info + resources on public education. 👉🏾 Sign up here: forms.gle/MuLG62FJ3boX...
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The #RoncesvallesPolishFestival never disappoints! Loved bonding over Caribbean fusion pierogi with folks while my brass-loving teen was all about the Band Of The Royal Regiment Of Canada. 🎺 Congrats to @roncesvillage.bsky.social and organizers on a great celebration! 🎉
Debbie stands with arns open in front of large red "Roncy" festival signGroup of young Polish performers posed on stageMilitary band assembled on stageDebbie and a man, both in red shirts, point to food banner bearing a Polish and a Trinidad flag
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Honoured to join the 29th Annual BWV Ukrainian Parade. From teachers exploring Holodomor education resources to youth lit up with belonging, the day showed the strength of community.
Debbie stands on stage with elected officials and BIA representatives.Ukrainian dancers performing on stageDebbie poses with a young woman wearing a traditional Ukrainian shirt and floral wreath.
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Debbie King @debbiekingphp.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
This is the heartbreaking reality for so many parents and students. Thinking of families at Lucy McCormick Senior School in Parkdale—High Park and their efforts to be heard and supported. toronto.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
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Vulnerable children start school year without adequate support: parents
Disappointment and frustration as parents of medically fragile children tell us they're unable to safely send their kids to school due to a lack of both support staff and funding. Tina Yazdani reports...
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Norm Di Pasquale🇨🇦 @normsworld.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Good for these Trustees. What do you have to lose at this point, with Calandra aiming to eliminate all Trustees? Time to fight. Toronto Catholic trustees plot meeting, consider taking Ford government to court globalnews.ca/news/1141538... #topoli #onpoli #onted
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Toronto Catholic trustees plot meeting, consider taking Ford government to court | Globalnews.ca
Trustees at Toronto's Catholic school board are attempting to schedule a rogue meeting to get a legal opinion on their constitutional privileges as they face an overhaul.
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Matias de Dovitiis @thematias.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
De Dovitiis argued it would be a step in the wrong direction. “There should still be committee meetings. There should still be a process for communities to participate,” “This is a terribly undemocratic move that lacks transparency and accountability" www.torontotoday.ca/local/educat...
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Parents, trustees slam TDSB supervisor’s decisions as ‘Trumpian,’ ‘undemocratic’
Rohit Gupta is being criticized for a lack of consultation or explanation of recent decisions to increase special education class sizes and reverse school name changes — though his methods have some s...
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Norm Di Pasquale🇨🇦 @normsworld.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
"My trustee is a mom in my community. She is somebody that I see in the yard.” So true! As a former school trustee, I saw parents as I was dropping my kids off and addressed their concerns. Parents need our local education advocate, our Trustees! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #topoli #onpoli #onted
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Toronto parents frustrated that they can no longer turn to school board trustees for help | CBC News
Toronto parents say they are frustrated that they can no longer turn to a trustee for help now that the Doug Ford government has taken over the Toronto District School Board. Speaking at a news confer...
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