It has been pretty hot out lately and there is nothing more refreshing than a cold slice of juicy watermelon. Did you know that August 3rd is Watermelon Day? What better time to indulge in all things watermelon! 5 Facts about Watermelon: Not only does it quench your thirst, it can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma,…
Summer is a great time of year; there are so many yummy fruits and veggies in season. Children love bright colours, textures and fun shapes, so why not be creative with your fruits and veggies. Try some of these yummy snack ideas this summer, they are sure to get your children excited to eat their fruits and veggies. …
Summer is here and a favourite summer pastime is camping. Young or old, experienced or not, camping is a tradition that everyone can share. There are numerous Ontario Provincial Parks to explore. Whether you travel to a far away campground for a week long getaway, check out a local campground for the weekend or just campout in your backyard for…
The much anticipated Toronto 2015 Pan American games are almost here! Canada will welcome the nations of the Americas to the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games at the Opening Ceremony on July 10th at the Rogers Centre. The Pan Am Torch relay, which began its nationwide 41-day journey on May 30, 2015, has been spreading the Pan Am spirit in…
July 1st is a statutory holiday, Canada Day. On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1st has been officially known as Canada Day. Every year on Canada Day…
If you haven’t done so already, dust off your grill, get that patio furniture out of storage and get ready because the warm lazy days of summer are here. Sunday, June 21st is the official first day of summer! Summer is a great time for families to enjoy different outdoor activities. Getting outside and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine…
The days are getting longer, the temperature is rising, and you can finally lose the sweaters. Summer is around the corner! Summer is perfect for hosting a BBQ, spending more time outdoors, taking vacations and it is a great time to get out and enjoy the variety of festivals and events happening across Ontario. Festivals have become a big part…
Ontario Local Food Week kicks off on Monday June 1 across the province of Ontario. Ontario Local Food Week is a celebration of the variety of delicious and nutritious foods that are locally grown in communities across Ontario. In 2013 the Local Food Act was passed, the purpose of this act; to foster successful and resilient local food systems in…
Scavenger Hunt Day is celebrated annually on May 24th. It is set aside as a day to enjoy the “good ol’ fashioned” fun of a scavenger hunt. When was the last time you were on a scavenger hunt? Probably quite some time. A scavenger hunt is a game where organizers prepare a list of specific items. Participants, individual or teams…