Religion and the parental prerogative

The Globe’s monthly panel convenes to discuss the line between family and society’s needs

Schools suspend counselling centre's sex ed classes

Several public schools in Surrey are suspending sexual education classes offered by a counselling centre affiliated with a religious organization that opposes abortion after a CTV News investigation.

Students should remain steeped in Canadian culture

Re: "Letter of the week," May 7. I respect Elaine Li's opinion but it is impractical if we have to observe all ethnic groups and religious holidays, which fall on different days of the year. The students would be off school for half the school year.

Country's debate over Keystone XL pipeline is far from over

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's decision to deny a permit for the 1,700-mile Keystone XL pipeline to carry Canadian crude oil to Gulf Coast refineries should have surprised no one, not even the project's staunchest supporters.

SCENE: Winnipeg students create 'Art of Compassion'

An art exhibit has been created by Winnipeg students in response to the idea of compassion. It features 200 works of art by students from eight diverse Winnipeg schools.