How To Practice Self-Care

Self-care is about being a champion for your own mental and emotional well-being. Here are some ways you can practice self-care every day.

History of Mother's Day

The official Mother's Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother's 1905 death, Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother's Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children. history.com

Canada, An Education Superpower

When there are debates about the world's top performing education systems, the names that usually get mentioned are the Asian powerhouses such as Singapore and South Korea or the Nordic know-alls, such as Finland or Norway. But with much less recognition, Canada has climbed into the top tier of international rankings. In the most recent round of international Pisa tests, Canada was one of a handful of countries to appear in the top 10 for maths, science and reading.

The Future of Higher Education

Higher education is entering a new reality. The education landscape includes emerging technologies, new online learning opportunities, funding challenges, rising costs, and shifting demographics. Interesting read from KPMG.

Canada's Top Employers for Young People

See the list of winners from Canada's Top100, 20th annual editorial competition.

11 Legit Jobs For Students

The stress that college students face often has to do with more than just taking classes and writing exams. Having enough money to pay your bills can also be a challenge. Thankfully, there are many online jobs for students you can do from any location in Canada and the United States as long as you have access to the internet.

Scott Wabano

Fashion trends 2022, according to Canadian designer Scott Wabano, who prefers a classic Indigenous style and Western classics like fashion magazines and Sex and the City.

Ways To Welcome Refugees

Here are some tips for parents from Martinez and CBC K-W parenting columnist Tenille Bonoguore: -Talk to your children about accepting newcomers, regardless of where someone has come from. -Encourage children to welcome everyone who is new at school, not just refugees. -Point out that many new arrivals face more challenges such as language or shyness, so encourage children to be patient and understanding. -Invite refugee children or families over for play dates. -Don't pry...

Center For New Immigrants

Our Vancouver immigrant services hub addresses essential newcomer needs including free English classes and settlement and employment services.

Together For Learning

We are facing a global learning crisis: millions of children aren’t developing the essential skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Canada launched the ‘Together for Learning’ Campaign on February 8th, 2021. It is a three-year campaign leading up to the second Global Refugee Forum in 2023.

Earth-Friendly Fashion Guide

How we shop and care for our clothing is one of many ways we can we can reduce our carbon footprints and protect our water sources, the earth, and the public health. The article offers some tips to green your wardrobe and be stylishly environmentally-friendly.

Space to Earth

We've updated the Earth/Space page. Exciting new reads about exoplanets that rain gems, a rocket planned for take-off from Mars and so much more. Take a look and feed your brain.

Page Updates

We've heard you! Games tab has been changed to Fun/Games to reflect the requests we've been receiving. Don't miss the dancing tutorials.

12 Cities With the Most Tech Companies

A lot of hype is given to Silicon Valley in the US but did you know Canada has nearly a dozen booming tech hubs set up from coast to coast – it’s true!

Start the New Year With Outdoor Activities

ToDoCanada.ca offers a list of outdoor activities around British Columbia, or anywhere in Canada. See what they suggest.

New To Canada?

Find resources for children and families new to Canada.

Keep Learning

At-home education resource website for parents and students.

Studying In British Columbia

Find helpful information before you arrive and once you’re studying and living in British Columbia.

Mental Health Support For Post-Secondary Students

Students can access chat sessions with a trained counsellor at here2talk.ca or by downloading the Here2Talk app. Students can also speak to a counsellor by phone (toll free 1 877 857-3397 or direct 604 642-5212). Students calling from outside Canada can dial +1 604 642-5212 (international calling charges may apply).

Tips To Help Keep Your Child Safe This School Year

Get 7 actionable tips to help protect your kid from airborne contaminants at school.

Back To School

COVID-19: What you need to know about back-to-school plans across Canada in 2021.

10 Autumn/Winter 2021 Fashion Trends

The autumn/winter 2021 fashion trends you need to know about now.

International Student Resources

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Your search starts here! Learn about Canada’s education system, search for schools and find scholarships. EduCanada.ca is the official Government of Canada website for study in Canada information.

Wise Owl Says "Been Vaccinated, Been Liberated"

Wow, with two shots of Pfizer vaccines roaming inside me, I feel totally liberated. Cautiously...how about you?

SafeSpace

A new online database is offering Indigenous patients a “safe space” to anonymously report their experiences of racism in B.C.’s health-care system. Download it from your app store.

BCs Restart Plan In Four Stages

Moving to the next stage depends on what the number of cases are. Behave yourselves so we can have a good summer.

Vaccine Confusion Explained

All your questions answered about the vaccines available for distribution. Registering is key! After you receive first dose, if your registered, they will notify you by text, email or phone call when your next dose will be. Register!!

Eye Care While Studying at Home

Stick to the 20-20-20 rule Coined and hyped by Dr. Jeff Anshel (a Californian optometrist who, according to this Optometry Times article, came up with the idea in 1991), this rule tells us to: Take breaks from screen use every 20 minutes Focus on something 20 feet (6 metres) away Look at it for 20 seconds To add more of an incentive, consider tacking a poster of your favourite idol or Kpop superstar (yay, BTS) on a distant wall.

We're Almost There...

Weight Management Strength Training

Strength training exercises that are specifically designed to fit into a weight loss plan, along with some tips on how to do each one.

Learn About Covid-19 Vaccines

Free vaccines will be available over the course of 2021 to everyone who lives in Canada.

It's Okay To Be Scared...

...but we'll get through this.

Wellness Starts Here

Mental health is a journey, not a destination. Access support and track your progress. -Accessible 24/7 -No fees, ever -For everyone -For immediate support: Youth: Text WELLNESS to 686868. Adults: Text WELLNESS to 741741. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or need of urgent medical support. Indigenous people can also reach out to Hope for Wellness at 1-855-242-3310.

Violence At Home Signal For Help

“Signal for Help” is a simple one-handed sign someone can use on a video call. It can help a person silently show they need help and want someone to check in with them in a safe way.

Teens Mental Health and COVID-19 Warning

Pandemic 'is this whole new thing that nobody really knows how to navigate,' youth advocates say. Teens feeling disconnected, hopeless due to COVID-19.

Teen Texting Slang 2021

Here is a complete list of the latest teen slang words and phrases that were popular in 2020 and are showing up in 2021, and what they mean.

Perseverance and Ingenuity

Mars 2020 will land on the Martian surface at Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. Perseverance rover is part of NASA's Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the Red Planet. Image credit - nasa.gov

3 Must Have Tech Skills for 2021

These three tech skills will open the door to the best jobs.

Prep For Tests

A free and comprehensive test-prep platform.

All Of The Tests!

How to prepare for the ACT, SAT, and more.

Aboriginal Youth Safehouse

UNYA’s Aboriginal Youth Safehouse (ASH) is a voluntary, short-term, live-in program for youth ages 16 to 18 who do not have a safe place to stay.

Scholarships Canada

Looking for a scholarship. Keytoscholarships.com lists all available scholarships Canada has to offer.

Pet Etiquette

Etiquette tips for pet owners.

How To Choose Friends

Making friends is one thing, but choosing who your friends are is incredibly important because your friends are your guides in life as well as the people who help define who you are.

Decorating 101

Bringing zen elements into a cramped dorm room.

Grocery Shopping On A Budget

A College Student’s Guide

Study Tips Every Teen Needs To Know

Teens that ace exams have three things in common – the motivation to get good grades, the drive to hit the books, and the knowledge of what works best for them when they study. This link will give you tangible study advice that will help propel you to exam-conquering heights!

Habits To Adopt Before You're 20

Learn about healthy eating habits to adopt now.

8 Healthy Drinks

Fruit drinks, iced tea, pop, or slushes These drinks may be high in added sugars or contain sugar substitutes. A fruit “ade”, “beverage”, “cocktail”, “drink”, or “punch”, may have little or no actual fruit juice. Here are the alternatives...

Caregiver Award Nominations

Tell Us If A Workplace Has Helped You Care In recent years, forward-thinking businesses and organizations have begun to recognize the value of supporting employees who are caregivers. We introduced the Caregiver-Friendly Workplace Award to recognize employers in Canada who are leaders in this area. Last year the award went to the Yukon Hospital Foundation. This year help us find a workplace that understands, supports and emphasizes caring. Nominate your employer today!

Alexa, Where's My Private Info Going

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and several smart-home technologies that debuted at last week’s CES add convenience but also raise privacy concerns.

University Guide 2021

Build Your Own Ranking

Peer Support Programs

We provide training, information and resources for strengthening peer support groups and peer-led initiatives throughout British Columbia.

Be A Leader

Top 5 Elements Of A Leader 1. Be your Best: By persevering and never giving up. 2. Set a Goal: Staying committed to action. 3. Have a Plan: Map out when your next move will be and go for it. 4. Believe in Yourself: If you have a plan, there is nothing that can stop you. Never doubt your potential. 5. Dream BIG: Always aim for the stars, the sky is the limit.

Consent And Sexual Assault

For any sexual activity to happen, both people need to consent, or say yes, willingly and freely. Sexual activity does not just mean sex, it includes kissing, hugging, making out, cuddling, and touching someone’s body in a sexual way.

Learn How To Budget Your Income

When working out your budget, if you discover your expenses are more than your income, you need to either increase your income or reduce your spending to avoid debt.

Preparing For College

There is no such thing as preparing too early. College will always seem so far away, especially when you are only a freshman, but not preparing early is a huge mistake.

Lessons For Adulthood

If you are a young adult on the autism spectrum or the parent of one, you have likely heard about the “cliff.” It’s that moment when you are out of high school, not interested in college, but you know you can’t play video games all day every day anymore.

Pave Your Own Way

“I want to be free, empowered, in charge of my own life; I want to live my dreams.” Who doesn’t? The question is: Why haven’t you chosen to do so or be so?

Are You Feeling Like An Outcast?

Being an outcast isn't always a bad thing. In fact, for many people, it's a choice that we consciously make. When it comes to outcasts, throw all your stigmas out the door.

Teen Manners Guide

Learning helpful social skills gives teens resources that will be useful during teenage years as well as later in life.

Feeling Suicidal?

You are valuable! Call 1-800-SUICIDE, that’s 1-800-784-2433. Help is available 24 hours a day.

Make Your Own Clothes

Learn to make your own clothes or alter thrift finds.

Summer Fun Ideas For Teens

Fun ideas to give you the best summer ever.

How To Properly Use A Naxolone Kit

"The most important thing to do if you see someone who you think may have overdosed is to call 911 right away," Etches said. After that, grab the kit.

How To Deal With A Crush

A crush, unlike a relationship, is not a two-way street. Often you'll realize that you feel a strong attraction to someone you barely know, for reasons you barely understand, and that this, in all of its glory, is a crush.

Chatbot

Alec Jones, a 14-year-old boy from Victoria, is getting international attention about an app that he created to keep him on track with his homework.

Apologies are one of the tools we use to build good friendships and relationships. When you say "I'm sorry" (and really mean it), it's because you probably feel bad that something you did or said hurt another person.

Your Colour Personality

What does your favourite colour mean?

How To Stay Safe In Cold Weather

Plan out your route in advance. Knowing where you’re going to go and making sure that that’s probably a route where the sidewalks will be plowed and there will be accessible transportation. Travel with a buddy.

Cool STEM Apps For Kids

Letting Go Of Anger

Do you lose your temper and wonder why? Are there days when you feel like you just wake up angry?

Student Guide - Understanding Credit

Teen Guide To Separation and Divorce

What separation and divorce mean. Some of the reasons why they happen. Why you are not the reason for your parents' separation or divorce. Justice Education Society of BC.

Raymond Wang

A Canadian student took the top prize at the world's biggest high school science fair. Vancouver's Raymond Wang, 17, won the Gordon E. Moore Award and US$75,000 at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

Ann Makosinski

A first-year University of British Columbia student has won $50,000 for inventing a phone-charging travel mug that harnesses heat from hot beverages to create energy.

The Baby-Sitters Club

If you're one of the thousands of teens who is considering babysitting to earn some extra cash, read on for tips from someone who has been in the trenches!

Fix Problems With Humour

Laughter also plays an essential role in building strong, healthy relationships by bringing people closer together, creating intimacy, and resolving conflict and disagreements.

A Teen's Guide For Managing Stress

Stress is the uncomfortable feeling you get when you’re worried, scared, angry, frustrated, or overwhelmed.

Climate Change

Want to help? Learn how you can do your part. Image credit: pixabay.com

Appreciating Grandparents

If you have not had a chance to be with your grandparents as much as you’d like, remember there are many ways to show your love for them.

Real People Aren’t Perfect

Girls aren’t the only ones longing to be model-perfect. Many guys spend hours at the gym trying to get a perfect six-pack or bulging biceps, because they think that’s what girls want. This article was written by a teen, very interesting perspective.

5 Environmentally Friendly Degrees

Passionate about improving the condition of our planet? Wish to make a career of protecting it? If this is your goal, then you will need the right degree suited to you. Degrees that will put you on this path...

Theater Ability

Supporting artists of all abilities in the rigorous creation of provocative theater.

Preparing For A Job Fair

Top ten tips for attending a job fair for the disabled.

ICBC Practice Road Test

This practice test is only a sample of the real knowledge test you will be offered at the exam before you take the ICBC Road Test.

Be Smart With Your Credit Card

Credit cards can be useful and convenient. But if you aren’t careful about how you use them, you can put yourself on a path to serious financial trouble. Learn how to use them smartly.

50 Ways To Help The Environment

"Going green" doesn't have to be a daunting task that means sweeping life changes. Simple things can make a difference.

7 Minute Workout

It combines high-intensity exercises with resting time and its based on science so we know it is safe and works.

Chair Exercises For The Disabled

Getting enough exercise is always an issue for the disabled. Pain or physical limitations often make it difficult to work out and maintain as healthy a lifestyle as possible. Thankfully, there are several exercises for disabled people that can be performed while seated. These chair exercises can be adapted for each person's particular condition.

Environmentally Friendly Flying

Meet the young women trying to revolutionise the way we fly...

ARE YOU SLEEP TEXTING?

What teens think: “If I don’t keep up with what people are talking about, I’m afraid they will start talking about me. I don’t want to be left out. I’m not asleep, anyway.” This need to connect becomes all-consuming, overriding what most would consider a personal boundary of time and space.

What is your definition of pretty?

Teen Dating Violence

Teen Dating Violence happens when one person uses a pattern of behavior to gain power and control over the other person.

Romance With A Disability

In this article, you'll find expert advice on navigating the dating scene with a disability.

Be Your Own Person

What a man/woman can be, he/she must be. This need we may call self-actualization…It refers to the desire for self-fulfillment, namely, to the tendency for him/her to become actualized in what he/she is potentially. This tendency might be phrased as the desire to become more and more what one is, to become everything that one is capable of becoming. Abraham Maslow

In-Demand Programming Languages

The Great Game List

Ready... Set... Go! The best game ideas, resources and activities for birthday parties, picnics, youth groups, summer camps, company events, educators, family life, home schooling or just for the fun of it.

Top 10 Yard Games For Any Age

This beanbag toss game is simple but requires the perfect combination of luck and skill. Official "regulation" corn hole is played with two sets of wooden boards (24x48 inches) set 27 feet apart (which is pretty far!), so it's better suited for older kids and adults. But you can find plenty of kid-friendly beanbag toss games on the market. If you're handy at building things, you can build your own corn hole game!

How To Pose For Pictures

In the interest of never (ever!) taking a bad photo again—here’s a quick tutorial on how to pose for pictures, with 10 tricks every girl should know.

How To Pick The Right College

Use over 20 search criteria to find the schools that are the best match for you and find out why.

How To Detect Fake News

Use the questions to assess the likelihood that a piece of information is fake news. The more red flags you circle, the more skeptical you should be!