Traditionally, we think of Christmas gifts as brightly wrapped boxes adorned with tidy little bows that are stacked neatly under the tree. While it is true that unwrapping a new toy on Christmas can be pretty thrilling, it pales in comparison to the exhilaration felt when a child is presented
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Less than 2 weeks until Christmas! You’re busy with school concerts and work parties, but also make time for the great family-friendly events coming up this weekend.  Check out some of this weekend’s best events listed below in the Weekend Guide. But remember, this is just the tip of the
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Warmth, whimsy, and nostalgic charm will be brought to the Bella Rose Arts Centre on December 19th and 20th as JUNO Award–winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meaghan Smith takes to the stage with her trademark vintage-sparkle sound. She’s here this December to host The Holiday Show—a full-band concert celebrating the release
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! December is here, and it’s time to eat, drink, be merry, and check out all the festive events that are happening around HRM. Our month-at-a-glance highlights some of the family-friendly events in December, and if you are looking for upcoming events, the
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the holidays are in full swing! With dazzling light displays throughout the city, Santa sightings, Christmas markets and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, there are plenty of holiday and Christmas events in HRM for everyone to enjoy. We’ve highlighted some
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Kids love the sounds of Christmas, and in Halifax, we are blessed with a huge variety of concerts and shows to get your family in the Christmas spirit. Here’s our list of when and where you can enjoy all your favourite family-friendly concerts and shows. Click on each of the
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We know how much you love to give your kids every opportunity to find what they love to do, so we put together a list of some of the most highly anticipated lessons for your kids. Whether they are into sports or art, enrichment or exploration, we have some recommendations
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Planning the best birthday parties is a pretty big deal. Birthdays are special days, especially when you are still in the years of counting the ‘halves’! If we forget to add that detail when telling someone the age of our child, we are quickly corrected, so we all know how
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This fall and winter, Canadian Parents for French (CPF), Nova Scotia, is offering a series of webinars aimed at informing and supporting parents who want to start, or are already on the journey of, their children learning French as a Second Language (FSL). CPF was founded in 1977 by parents
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With the many social issues affecting us locally and abroad, you might be looking for a way to make a difference. Starting in the community around you is a great way to give back and help create a better world. Volunteering your time as a Guider for Girl Guides of
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