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Meet a Fraser River Marine Pilot
In the Port of Vancouver, a local marine pilot is in command of every ocean-going vessel. Captain Mike Armstrong is one of only eight marine pilots who works on the Fraser River. Join the Vancouver Maritime Museum for this online presentation to meet Captain Armstrong and to hear firsthand about
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DIY Home Depot Kids Workshops
While the regular Home Depot Workshops for Kids have been cancelled, the Home Depot has created a series of workshops you can do with your kids at home. Check out these three fun DIY Home Depot Kids Workshops! DIY Cardboard Playhouse for Kids: in just 5 easy steps you can
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Get Cozy! Join the Scouts Canada Virtual Campfire
Nothing quite says summertime fun like a crackling fire, made complete by friends crowded around and a sticky s’more in hand. A fire by yourself isn’t quite the same, so Scouts Canada is hosting their first-ever virtual campfire on May 23. Get ready for campfire songs, skits, and maybe even
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PBS Kids Read-Alongs With Celebrities and Kids’ Authors
Take time to slow down and snuggle on the couch with your kids while listening to an online story time! Every week, find new read-along stories by celebrities and PBS Kids authors on their Facebook page and YouTube channel. After listening, head to the PBS Kids website to find crafts,
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Enjoy National Theatre At Home With A New Show Every Week!
Theatre refuses to be cancelled as the shows continue to shine amid physical closures across the world. The Royal National Theatre continues to share a new show every week for FREE on their Youtube channel. It is available to watch for the remaining week, but then it’s gone when a
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Voila Valou! French Songs & Movements for Youngsters
Do you have a toddler who needs a bit of extra stimulation? Why not expose them to French? Valerie Mermet invites you to experience Voila Valou – toddler-aged videos which are each approximately 3 minutes in length.The videos are filled with songs and movements, and everything is in French. Fortunately
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Online Reading Options For Your Little Bookworm
Both my boys love to read, but my 11 year old positively devours books. In fact, his nickname in our house is The Shredder. During the quarantine there are a multitude of expenses we are cutting back on, but books is not one of them. That being said, feeding our
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Vancouver Public Library – Digital Options
During the COVID-19 quarantine crisis the Vancouver Public Library is rapidly increasing their collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, and more. You can access ebooks, movies, music, online courses, and more. All you need is your VPL card and a computer. Digital Library for Kids Staying home with the kids? VPL’s
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Virtual Rides At Canada’s Wonderland (Plus Their Funnel Cake Recipe!)
Thrill seekers, this one is for you! If you’re a roller coaster junkie, then you’re likely counting down the days until summer arrives and the amusement parks (hopefully) re-open. Until then, you can virtually ride all 34 rides and coasters at Canada’s Wonderland, including the new Yukon Striker. You can
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Bringing the Disney Magic Home
“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.” Walt Disney If there was ever a time for a bit of Disney magic it is now. To say life is stressful would be the understatement of the decade (and we only started this decade). When you are in need
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