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In the NewsBelow you will find current events and articles of interest for parents and children.  As parents, we especially enjoyed the article about what a math degree can do for your children. If you have any suggestions or information that you feel would be of interest to other parents, please send an e-mail to Kidsclubs.


Burnaby Now ( September 02, 2009)
Boys make city their new base
B.C. Boys' Choir moves to Burnaby to get closer to more
boys who love to sing... Read More

The Vancouver Sun (July 18,2009)
How to write off summer camp costs
Tax relief will depend on what type of camp 

It seems that nearly every week I hear of a different specialty camp to which parents are sending their kids this summer: tennis camp, horseback riding camp, fashion design camp as well week-long camps at the local museum or science centre ... Read More

The Vancouver Sun (June 27, 2009)
Richmond Oval summer camps aim to inspire the next generation of Olympians
Top athletes introduce kids to a variety of sports they might click with ... Read More

The Vancouver Sun ( April 24, 2009)
Ending the nightly homework battle
Homework is nearly always a contentious topic — no matter what kind of assignments teachers send home, someone is very likely going to be upset ... Read More

The Vancouver Sun (April 14, 2009)
Exciting careers abound with a math degree
One question I often get asked is, “What careers could I have with a math degree?” In this year’s Careercast “JobsRated.com” survey of 200 occupations, the top three jobs were mathematician, actuary, and statistician. And, in a sign of what the future holds, five of the next seven top jobs all require strong mathematical skills. ... Read More

The Vancouver Sun (March 4,2009)
How kids and parents can stay sane over spring break Spring break has a nasty habit of springing up on parents. Each year it comes on different dates, sometimes connected to Easter and sometimes not ... Read More

Fraser Institute (February 7, 2009)
Fraser Institute releases popular BC school report card that allows parents to compare school performance ... Read more

CBC News (January 22, 2009 )
Health Canada has little to say about cellphone risks for kids ... Read more

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