The Globe and Mail newspaper has done some detailed investigative digging and uncovered data on repair and maintenance costs at TDSB schools for the 2011-12 academic year.

Recent media coverage of this issue has focused on allegations of over-priced union labour that the TDSB is contractually obligated to hire, and tales of unionized maintenance/repair workers who falsify their work time-sheets and spend some of their paid time in leisure activities. The reports rocked TDSB, hurt the credibility of the organization at a time of massive budget deficits, and forced senior managers to pledge an investigation into the practices and abuses. On April 10, 2013 the Globe and Mail published a follow-up story that details the TDSB’s actions in response to this matter.
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The Ontario Ministry of Education has approved the TDSB’s redevelopment plans and timeline for a new primary/secondary education complex on the Thomson-Bendale-Highbrook lands. The original David and Mary Thomson Collegiate building, originally constructed in 1959, will be demolished in 2015.

Below is the text of TDSB’s official notification letter to the community. Alternatively, read the PDF copy of the letter.
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We have heard from many Thomson friends and alumni who are curious to view our newly unveiled 50th Anniversary commemorative display, but for various reasons are unable to visit the school.

To satisfy your curiosity, our webmaster has prepared a special interactive web page that presents the entire 50-year panorama of images that comprise this impressive display.

Proudly we present the interactive web version of Thomson Alumni Association’s 50th Anniversary commemorative display.