The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30, 2026. It is a day of public awareness and commemoration of the painful history of residential schools in Canada. This day is also meant to educate about the rich cultural traditions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada and in local
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Metro Vancouver is truly spectacular in the Fall! The leaves have changed, the air is crisp, and there is still a nice balance of sun and rain as we transition into the darker months ahead. Pumpkin spice everything is in full swing, and (most of us) have settled into the
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The ideal playground continuously changes as my kids get older. When they were babies, the gold standard was a park that had a fence around it and plenty of low-to-the-ground play areas. As they get bigger, I’m more focused on other amenities, like plenty of park benches or picnic tables
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Did you know you can explore popular Metro Vancouver parks, learn new information about the local areas and wildlife from educational guides for FREE? Metro Vancouver parks host exciting events throughout the year for families to find out more about nature and the environment around them. Check out these great
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The BC Training and Education Savings Grant is scheduled to end on April 1, 2028. Register your child today! Did you know that the BC Government is offering a $1200 RESP contribution to BC families? That’s right, fill out a form and boom, $1200 is added to your child’s RESP
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Founded in 2009, Culture Days is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a national network of cultural connections that provides Canadians with opportunities to participate in and appreciate all forms of arts and culture. Culture Days raise the awareness, accessibility, participation, and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural
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The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, which takes place in late September or early October, is a celebration centered on family, gratitude, and, of course, the moon! This year, the festival falls on September 25, 2026. Families traditionally make and display vibrant lanterns, exchange delicious mooncakes, and gather under the brightest moon
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Fall is here, and that means it’s apple season! In Metro Vancouver, we don’t have as many apple-picking events and orchards as our friends out East do, but that doesn’t mean the West Coast can’t enjoy crisp apples! Families everywhere are heading to orchards and farms to enjoy the simple
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