Hello September! Keep the fun going this weekend as you say “goodbye” to summer vacation and “hello” to school routines, extracurricular activities, and all the exciting events that come with the changing seasons. Have a kid who is reluctant to head back to school? Start a family tradition of exploring
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I’ve spent many long, rainy afternoons with my young kids trying to find engaging and inexpensive activities to keep them busy and burn off some energy. Our favourites have been library storytimes and drop-in activities at local community centers. Still, after several repetitions of those programs, I was on the
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Enjoy Cineplex Family Favourites on Saturday mornings at 11am. Watch a family favourite film each week for a discounted rate (under $6… exact prices depend on whether you are a Scene+ member and how you purchase your ticket). It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your
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Shopping for kids’ clothes can be expensive, and many families are looking for ways to live more sustainably with their clothing choices. Hand-me-downs were the gold standard when I was a child, and my kids have been fortunate enough to grow up with bags of hand-me-downs from friends and family.
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Join the fun in these FREE workshops for kids! Each workshop offers children (aged 5-12) and their adults a chance to build something using the guidelines and materials from experienced RONA staff. Free drinks and snacks are provided, but space is extremely limited. October 3: Halloween Special (registration opens September
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Why do I feel instantly healthier when I visit a farmer’s market? While there are dozens of farmers’ markets to enjoy in the summer, a few hardy souls keep the markets going through the Fall and Winter as well. No matter what community you live in, there is a farmer’s
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Boy, it’s challenging to plan a trip in 2026! Between the high cost of living in the Lower Mainland, the unpredictable and ever-changing relationship with our neighbours down south, and the rising cost of trips to other family-friendly travel destinations, it can be daunting to sit down and figure out
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Starting a new school year involves more than buying school supplies and updating wardrobes; it’s also a carefully choreographed dance of dates. If you have one child in the school system, you may be able to keep track of start and end dates, holidays, and Pro-D days, but add extracurricular
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Wondering what to do with the kids after school? Once the school day ends, kids have an opportunity to pursue their passions and connect with kids from other schools through engaging lessons and classes. Extracurriculars provide kids with a chance to spend more time doing what they love.  Check out
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Did you know that many famous scholars credit performing arts, specifically acting, with their success later in life?  Gateway Academy offers something for the extroverts and introverts in your life. Whether your child has been singing and dancing around the house since they could walk or is terrified to step
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