School-based memorials to stay in place for now, says P.E.I. education minister [Video]

P.E.I.’s minister of education has asked that Island schools refrain from removing any memorials to deceased students and staff until it takes a better look at the policy that led at least one high school to take action. 

On Wednesday, CBC News reported that Kensington Intermediate Senior High school had decided to remove memorials to students, including a sign naming a soccer field after student Aidan Harrington and a tribute wall that includes the names and photos of students and teachers who had died while attending or working at the school.

The latter memorial was being replaced by tributes on the school’s website, the school told relatives of the students involved.

“Yesterday, we spent time learning the facts, asking questions, and consulting with legal counsel,” Education Minister Rob Lantz said in response to a question in the legislature Thursday. 

“This is a procedure that was only in draft form and was never approved by the …