Family Favourites 2026!
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The nominations have been tallied, and the voting begins on January 10th! Look at the Family Favourites you nominated! Family Favourite Nominees 2026 Congratulations to all the nominees!
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Family Favourite 2025 Winners!
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The Family Favourites competition has come to a close. It was a very close race in some situations and there were a lot of new votes a lot of changes from the January 31st standings. With over 15,000 votes - our readers have spoken and the winners have been chosen. Here are the Family Favourite…
Family Favourites 2025 – Standings
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Thank you for participating in the Family Favourites for 2025, so far we have received great engagement. A kind reminder that voting continues until February 9th and you will be entered to win these fabulous prizes for every vote you make. Prizes: Here are the standings so far: Current standings for: Favourite indoor play zone…
Vote for your Family Favourite and Win!!!
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The time has come to tell us who your Family Favourite business is. We have put together a survey of 28 different businesses. Choose your favourite Dance School, Pediatric Dentist, Orthodontist, and more! For every vote you cast you will be entered to win one of these great prizes: 4 Passes to Science World 4…
6 Family Favourites Nomination Prizes
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Help us identify the best local businesses to share with parents! Answer as many as you like and be entered into our contest to win one of the following prizes below. For every category with a nomination you receive one prize entry. The more you local businesses you nominate the more you can win! And…
Students in B.C. gear up to enhance their cycling skills.
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Safer cycling for Elementary school students throughout British Columbia after taking part in the fifth year of the Everyone Rides Grade 4-5 program. This program encourages kids throughout the province to try active transportation options in safe and organized environments. Move. Commute. Connect. is B.C.’s strategy for cleaner, more active transportation, part of the Province’s…
BOBS & LOLO – Share The Gift Of Friendship This
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This year on Valentine’s Day, we decided to focus on the gift of FRIENDSHIP and are so excited to be featuring this dynamic duo – Bobs & Lolo. Their partnership did not begin as a business arrangement but rather, blossomed from a lifelong friendship that started at the tender age of eight, when these two…
Since the 1960s, VAMMR has given a second chance to
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Internationally renowned for it's groundbreaking stranded marine mammal response program, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) responds to over 300 marine mammal emergencies annually and runs Canada's only dedicated marine mammal hospital facility. Over the 60 years in operation, VAMMR has successfully rescued and rehabilitated over 3000 marine mammals.
Embracing the Spirit of Generosity: The Significance of Giving Tuesday
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In the flurry of holiday shopping and Black Friday bargains, there's a day that stands out as a beacon of generosity—Giving Tuesday. Falling the Tuesday after Black Friday, this global movement has gained momentum in recent years, encouraging people around the world to embrace the spirit of giving. Beyond the allure of discounts and deals,…
Important Update: Early prevention program improves child mental health and
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Findings from the Children’s Health Policy Centre’s (CHPC) scientific evaluation of the program Nurse-Family Partnership have shown that it improved maternal-reported child language and mental health at age two years.
New Updates to Help Prevent the Spread of Young People’s
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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…
Important new items to recycle!!!
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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.
Amazing Annual Toy Drive 2024!!!
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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
White Ribbon releases I Knew All Along, addressing the anxieties
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White Ribbon has always focused on highlighting the systemic and societal issues that lead to gender-based violence. Its mission is to help men and boys understand the reality and dimension of this issue so they can become allies, challenge harmful behaviours, and make real change.
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.
B.C ShakeOut Week kicks off with new earthquake response strategy
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The Province is kicking off B.C. ShakeOut Week with a new, comprehensive earthquake response strategy that builds on emergency preparedness capacity to increase resilience and keep people safe during major earthquakes.
Truth and Reconciliation Day
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Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.…
An amazing BC Mini-Entrepreneur, 9 year old, creator of Lily
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Lily Lou’s Aromas, a BC-based home care brand, is excited to launch their new line of luxury candles, Enchanted Ritual, on August 21st in celebration of founder, Lily Harper’s ninth birthday.
Preparing for hot summer weather
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued special weather statements for several parts of the province. The statement indicates our region will experience the first hot stretch of the summer with inland temperatures reaching into the upper 20s starting tomorrow, and into the low 30s into early next week.
4 Useful Road Safety Tips
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With Canada’s Road Safety Week just around the corner (May 17-23), it’s time for Canadians to consider how we can make our roads safer. The theme for this year's campaign is "Safer You. Safer Me." It is meant to emphasize that the decisions drivers make not only affect them, but also their passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and…
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC & YUKON HOSTS 2022 STEP UP FOR
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Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon (RMH BC) is delighted to announce the return of Step Up for Families, an annual campaign that raises funds to support BC and Yukon families seeking lifesaving medical treatment for their children. Held in April, the springtime initiative invites the community to assemble their families, friends and colleagues to run, walk,…
Holidays At Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon
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ays are a special time of year and all families have just one wish: to cozy up and spend quality time with their loved ones. Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon (RMH BC) ensures that families who are far from home can celebrate together and enjoy the festivities of the season, even while they are…
Fabulous Toy Drive Donations
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Today was a great day! I got to donate 3 boxes of toys to Vancouver Firefighter Charities' annual Toy Drive. It has been said that giving can actually make you happier than receiving and I would agree. It is such a joy donating and knowing that you will be making someone else happy. Your gift…
Clear out the Fridge, Freezer, and Cupboard with 4 simple
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Provincial leaders are urging British Columbians not to hoard food and groceries as disruptions to B.C.'s farm industry and supply chains from historic rain and flooding fuels angst amid consumers. Here are some recipes with food from your cupboards to help you through this challenging period.
