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Exciting Summer Camps at Gateway!

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Whether your child is outgoing or shy, Gateway Theatre’s Summer Camps are the perfect place for your child to learn how to express themselves, gain confidence, and have fun! This July, Gateway is offering week-long Acting and Musical Theatre summer camps for kids ages 6-13.

Carlie Parkinson

Acting Summer Camp

Yay Summer 2023 is almost here!!!

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Summer holidays can be fun and exciting - or long and boring. Luckily this summer there are amazing events to go to. There are also a lot of exciting camps that your kids could attend. They can sing and dance, learn STEM with LEGO, be around horses, and do many other great activities. Read our…

Carlie Parkinson

6 Useful ways to Encourage your Child’s Interest in STEM 

6 min read

STEM is a hot topics right now! Parents are becoming very aware of the potential for their children if they develop these skills. The common professions are related to STEM, such as doctors, engineers, architects, etc. So, if you want to encourage your child's interest in STEM but do not know how to, we've got…

Carlie Parkinson

STEM Summer Camps

Exciting Book Review of a book Youths will love!

4 min read

If you’re looking for some new reading material for your youth, we have a suggestion. Here is a book review of The Eyes of the Leopard by local author Brian D. Hayden is an enthralling read and was well-received by our 11 year-old reviewer. 

Carlie Parkinson

book review

Reduced Food Waste Recipes for Earth Day on 22nd April

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Kids across the country have stepped up for sustainability over the last few months as part of the Earth Rangers ‘All Taste, No Waste’ challenge - reinforcing how small changes can make a big impact on the environment. Children learnt how to form and log environmentally friendly ‘habits’ such as reusing leftovers – or ‘upcooking’…

Carlie Parkinson

food waste

Eggciting Easter Baskets

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Easter Sunday is only days away! Have you bought the items for the Easter Baskets? The baskets were traditionally filled with a copious amount of candy, but now people are moving away from all that excess. In the past, I have included a new DVD, this year I have added a few different things to…

Carlie Parkinson

easter baskets

2 Great tools for Autism Awareness Month

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April is Autism Awareness Month, and actor and advocate Holly Robinson Peete is helping to highlight this special month with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s global children’s literacy program Storyline Online®. Known for her roles in television classics including 21 Jump Street, Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper and For Your Love, Robinson Peete is also a bestselling author and proud spokesperson for autism…

Carlie Parkinson

autism awareness

The amazing films from Studio Ghibli Forever!

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It’s been ten years since Hayao Miyazaki — the world’s greatest animator — released his last film, The Wind is Rising, and announced his retirement. Happily he changed his mind, and will unveil How Do You Live? later this year. There is no better time to revisit the spellbinding fairy tales which have enchanted audiences…

Carlie Parkinson

Studio Ghibli

4 Spring Break Activities

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I can't believe that we're less than 1 week away from Spring Break. Did you book Spring Break camps? Travel? or are you having a stay-cation at home? Luckily there are many great things to do and, although the weather is always questionable, there are some fantastic Spring Break activities to do with your family.

Carlie Parkinson

Spring Break Activities

Exciting News: The 2023 Family Resource Guide is here!!!

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It's hard to believe it's already March and you may be anxiously awaiting Spring, like me. It's coming soon and so are the activities, Spring Break, and Summer Break. Our Family Resource Guide was put together to provide you with lists of businesses that can help you connect with the businesses you need to talk…

Carlie Parkinson

Happy Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, Canada!

6 min read

Today, fans of all ages celebrate their love affair with this beloved treat. To commemorate this occasion, Loacker, the Italian heritage brand known for its delicious wafer biscuits, has released a new line of Peanut Butter treats.

Carlie Parkinson

peanut butter

New Updates to Help Prevent the Spread of Young People’s

5 min read

We’re announcing that Facebook and Instagram are founding members of Take It Down, a new platform designed to proactively prevent young people’s intimate images from spreading online. We supported the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the development of Take It Down, building on the success of StopNCII, a platform we developed that helps…

Carlie Parkinson

intimate images

Lucky to have 3 fantastic local theatres!

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I have to admit Vancouver is no London, New York, or even Toronto when it comes to live theatre, but we are lucky to have some amazing community theatre's that produce some amazing performances. Here are a few theatres to check out!

Carlie Parkinson

theatre

6 Unique Spring Break Camps In Vancouver

4 min read

Spring Break is literally just around the corner. In most districts in BC it will be from March 13-26. These two weeks can sometimes be challenging to fill with fun. They can also be a great opportunity. What have you go planned for your kiddos? Are they aspiring artists, evolving entertainers, or conscious coders? Check…

Carlie Parkinson

Spring Break

Important new items to recycle!!!

4 min read

People throughout British Columbia will now find it easier and convenient to recycle a wider array of single-use plastic items and packaging products in their residential blue box or at participating recycling depots.

Carlie Parkinson

recycle

Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, and other diet restrictions during the holidays

5 min read

The holidays are known as a time to indulge. But what if you or a family member need to follow a specific diet for health reasons? What do you do to still share in the holiday treats without breaking your recommended diet restrictions? Here are a few healthy alternatives to fill the sweet-tooth craving while…

Carlie Parkinson

Gifts

The Perfect Gifts for Mom and Dad

4 min read

It can be tricky to find the right gift to be for your Mom and Dad, from your kids or from each other. Here are some ideas to help.

Carlie Parkinson

Mom and Dad

Amazing Annual Toy Drive!!!

9 min read

This was our second annual toy drive. We partnered with the Capilano Rugby Club and helped build this amazing pile of gifts for the children and teenagers that receive support from North Shore Christmas Bureau run by North Shore Family Services, North Shore Neighbourhood House, North Shore Salvation Army, North Shore Food Bank

Carlie Parkinson

Toy Drive

Awesome Gifts for the Bigger Kiddos

6 min read

This is the biggest gifting age. It's the time when your kids start telling you which gifts they want, but a little gentle persuasion doesn't hurt. We've pulled together some gift ideas that will make your kids smile on Christmas morning! From the creative story-teller to the more mature photographer, we've got you covered.

Carlie Parkinson

Gifts

Don’t Wait! Winter Camps and Winter Classes are available!

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Winter Holidays are in less than 2 weeks! Luckily there are some Winter Camps that are a great opportunity for kids to learn a new skill and have some fun. Here are a couple opportunities for kids to get excited about. There are also some great Winter activities that start in January.

Carlie Parkinson

Winter

Baby Gift Guide 0-3

3 min read

It's December 1st and now is the time to start getting gifts for your loved ones, unless you're organized and have already started getting them. Here are a few ideas to get you started when shopping for baby!

Carlie Parkinson

baby

New and Exciting Child care Benefits!!!

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Starting Dec. 1, 2022, parents in British Columbia will save as much as $550 more per month for each child they have in participating licensed child care facilities. This funding will lower fees for children kindergarten age and younger by up to $900 per month.

Carlie Parkinson

child care

4 Can’t Miss Holiday Events to Add to Your Exciting

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'Tis the season for family traditions. Whether your family enjoys baking together, decorating the house and Christmas tree, or just snuggling in with a few favourite seasonal movies - the time to do it is coming up. We're very fortunate in British Columbia to have so many options to help us enjoy the season. You…

Carlie Parkinson

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