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…
Today, May 8th is Child Care Provider Day. In the spirit of Child Care Provider Day, I wanted to share a story of how much a child’s life is influenced by their child care Provider. As an area supervisor of Wee Watch – licensed home child care, I see and hear every day the bond that develops between a Provider…
Friday May 8, 2015 is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! This day started in 1996 to recognize the ongoing efforts of providers who spend their time caring for children. Wee Watch is a well-respected, licensed home based child care company. We are trusted for providing quality care consistently year after year. A huge part of our success is thanks to…
Remember when you suddenly felt like seeing a movie, so you did? Or when your friends decided at the last minute to go away for the weekend and you were always ready to hit the road? Those were the days when you were able to do what you wanted when you wanted, with only a moment’s notice. Being a parent…
April showers bring May flowers! April is a great time to clean up your garden and get ready for planting! Gardening is a relaxing outdoor activity that gets you moving, so why not get the whole family involved. Children are curious and love to learn by doing. By allowing children to help you in the garden they are given the…