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Nestled in the quad seat of the VIA train from Montreal to Toronto sits the Landry family playing a game of cards on their way to visit their grandparents. The moment is marked by smiles and laughter as they create fond memories of their family time spent on the rails.“We just love these special times travelling on the train with our kids”, smiled Jennifer Landry who is joined on the trip with .... |
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(NC) -- You know how sometimes while going about your daily
business you're suddenly blessed with a moment of inspiration? A great
idea comes to you from out of nowhere, you tell yourself you'll write it
down, inevitably don't, and later when you're trying to remember this
grand idea you had, it's completely vanished from your psyche. Well,
Francois Robillard is a perfect example of why .... |
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- Date: 06 November 2012 | Family |
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(NC) -- In the current age of recession and high unemployment, it's rare to come across a business whose biggest problem is finding enough talented people to hire because sales keep doubling every year.But this has been the case for Kevin Richer ever since 2007, when, at the age of 27 he first launched his Wooky Entertainment toy company. Now, with the release of new product lines like Mathable— .... |
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(NC)—After months of record-breaking high temperatures, the last thing most homeowners are thinking about is their indoor heating system. But whether it's on your radar or not, colder temperatures are on the way, and now is the best time to prepare for the chilly months ahead. Here are a few heating options to consider:Your furnace: According to Sears Home Services, the rule of thumb is tha .... |
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(NC) -- — In response to the growing public demand, the Law Society of Upper Canada has expanded its referral service to include paralegals as well as lawyers.
In addition, Ontarians can now submit an online form outlining their legal needs.
“The Law Society Referral Service now offers the public greater access to legal service providers,” says Terry Knott, director of Membership and Compl .... |
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(NC) -- — As many as 300,000 Canadians are living with serious problems such as brain damage, birth defects and developmental delays resulting from alcohol consumption during pregnancy, according to FASD Ontario Network of Expertise.“Prenatal exposure to alcohol is the leading known cause of preventable brain damage in Canada,” says Wendy McAllister, Manager, Best Start Resource Centre. “D .... |
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(NC) -- — With today's hectic schedules it's not surprising that most families can't find the time to sit down for meals together. Chef Tom Filippou, Executive Chef of the President's Choice Cooking Schools for Loblaw Companies Limited, shares a few of his own family tips to help make weeknight dinners possible:Don't set the bar too high. Start with nights when the kids don't have lessons and yo .... |
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(NC) -- — Parenting requires more than just feeding and clothing our children. It's also important, parents say, to make sure we raise a caring and happy person. Research shows that one of the best ways to feel good about oneself is to help others, and it's never too early to teach that to children. Here are some tips for raising a kid who cares:Praise empathetic behaviour: When you see your chi .... |
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(NC) -- — You work hard to provide for your family and to make sure your children have every opportunity to climb the ladder of success. A post-secondary education is one of the best ways for them to reach their potential. In fact, a study by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada showed that 70 per cent of all new jobs in Canada require post-secondary education.“The study also .... |
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(NC) -- — With students back at school and the costs of
post-secondary education recently making headlines, many parents are
thinking ahead. According to a BMO Financial Group study, more than
two-thirds of Canadians are concerned about how they will fund their
child's college or university education. Rightly so, since a four-year
university degree can cost upwards of $60,000.
One sma .... |
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(NC) -- — Growing, learning and playing are important for a child's development, experts say, and to make the most out of their busy days, a child needs a wholesome breakfast. Did you know that for a number of Canadian children, eating breakfast at home simply isn't an option?Living in poverty, lack of childcare, or long travel times are all reasons why breakfast at home is impossible for some c .... |
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