570’s Tiffany Hendsbee reports from protest

Posted Jan 18, 2012 6:16 am.

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Concerned parents made their voices heard ahead of last night’s meeting regarding the public school board’s plan to take over before and after school care for 4-7 year olds. Outside Driftwood Park Public School – a number of the parents said the decision will mean higher prices for child care. Many believe that a hybrid model that allows the third party operators to continue providing care in the schools would be better. 570’s Tiffany Hendsbee was on hand

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