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North Vancouver chess champion to play in world championship
By GERRY BELLETT, Vancouver Sun July 14, 2011
Loren Laceste poses at his home in North Vancouver, B.C. July 14, 2011. Loren won the Canadian Youth Chess Championship and is now going to represent Canada in world tournament in Brazil in November...Read More
Liam and Olivia top B.C. baby names list
CBC News Posted: May 10, 2011 11:16 AM PT
Liam and Olivia were the most popular names for newborn children in B.C. last year, according to the province's vital statistics agency.
The 20 most popular names were:..Read More
Yoga For the Very Young
By Jennifer Moreau, Burnaby Now January 12, 2011
While it may be difficult to get the little ones sit still, Ryoko Donald is teaching students at Kitchener Elementary yoga and meditation.
"I just love helping children. They're amazing," Donald said. "It's such a pleasure to work with the little kids." ...
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Medical radiation in kids raises concern
CBC NEWS January 4, 2011
The first large study to examine the use of X-rays, CT scans and other medical radiation in American children estimates the average child will get more than seven radiation scans by age 18, a potentially worrisome trend.
Most of the scans involve X-rays, which use relatively little radiation. But there is growing concern about CT scans, which entail far more radiation and can raise the risk for cancer, particularly in children...Read more
The Canadian Press (August 23, 2010)
School lunch should be more than sandwich
If slapping a couple of slices of deli meats into sandwiches has been the norm when fixing kids' school lunches, it might be wise to make some changes, says a British Columbia dietitian...
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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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