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LEARNING, EARNING AND PARENTING, (LEAP), PROGRAM

LEAP is a program provided to parents between the ages of 16 and 21 and their children and provides a range of supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce. There are three elements involved in the LEAP program.

LEARNING: The learning element of LEAP promotes high school graduation by requiring participants to regularly attend an educational program that ultimately leads to a high school diploma. Higher education leads to better paying jobs and more employment opportunities in the labour market.

EARNING: Participants in the LEAP program are encouraged to enter into school co-op programs that allow for on the job training as well as part time or summer employment that provides a little income relief.

PARENTING: The parenting and child development element of LEAP promotes children�s growth and development by supporting parents to become more effective caregivers and educators. Please ask your worker for a list of all available parenting programs and choose the program that best suits you and your child.

In addition, young parents involved in the LEAP program may be entitled to:

Financial assistance with school activities

Planned parenting activities

Subsidized child care

Transportation cost assistance

A $500 incentive upon graduation

Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program

24/05/2013

The City's Contractor will be commencing construction on spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east and west side of Isabel Street between Prince Albert Street and Victoria Street, the east side of Queen Street between Wellington Street and St. Annes Place, and the south side of Centre Street between Southwick Street and White Street.

Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program

24/05/2013

The City's Contractor will be commencing construction on spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east and west side of William Street between St. Annes Place and Centre Street, the east and west side of Hincks Street between Wellington Street and Centre Street, and the east side of Mondamin Street between Talbot Street and Curtis Street.

Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Road Rehabilitation Program

23/05/2013

The City's Contractor is anticipated to commence construction on the following projects: 2013 Road Rehabilitation Program - Hiawatha Street from Curtis Street to Scott Street and First Avenue from Brant Avenue to Locust Street on Friday, May 24, 2013 (weather permitting) with completion by Friday, May 31, 2013 and Monday, June 3, 2013.

Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program

22/05/2013

The City's Contractor will be commencing spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east side of Stanley Street between Victoria Street and Drake Street, on the south side of Drake Street between Isabel Street and Metcalfe Street and on the west and east sides of Metcalfe Street between Prince Albert Street and Centre Street.

Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program

22/05/2013

The City's Contractor will be commencing spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east side of Margaret Street between Prince Albert Street and Victoria Street, on the south side of Prince Albert Street between Margaret Street and Metcalfe Street and on the north side of St. Annes Place between Queen Street and Metcalfe Street.

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