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Canada’s largest boat show launches contest for 2011 show
January 8-11, 2011 Direct Energy Centre

August 30, 2010- Toronto, ON – SmartBoater.ca and the Lifesaving Society urge Canadians both young and old to wear their lifejackets when on or near the water. There is still plenty of summer left and they want to ensure that everyone safely enjoys their on-water activities.

Water safety starts with watching your children at all times when they are near the water and keeping them within arm’s reach. And when you are out on the water, make sure that you and your children are all wearing lifejackets.

By Dr. David Butler-Jones, MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

The end of summer means that it’s time for children to head back to school. Whether they travel on foot, by bicycle, by bus or by car, it’s important to teach your child how to get to school safely. Below are some actions you and your child can take to prevent injuries when travelling to and from school.

On September 24th, 2010, Culture Days kicks off in Canada for the first time in history. As the largest-ever collective public participation campaign undertaken by the arts and cultural community in Canada, Culture Days is a free three-day celebration of Canadian arts and culture at every level: From the local woodworker to the established arts organization, Culture Days will unite the nation to honour the diversity of our creativity in every community.

By Dr. David Butler-Jones MD, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

Each year, the arrival of summer is synonymous with spending increased time outside. For many of us, these months mean sharing moments with family and friends, and when it comes to entertaining, nothing compares to sitting around a picnic table or grilling on the barbeque!

ABC Life Literacy Canada offers fun tips and activities to keep the whole family reading and learning

(Toronto, ON – June 21, 2010) – Today marks the first official day of summer, and parents and children are excited to start their summer vacation. But a summer break doesn’t mean that kids should stop reading and learning. Research has shown that children who don’t read over the summer lose some of the literacy skills they learned during the year, and have a difficult time adjusting to school in the fall.

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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS ANNOUNCES 2010 PRELIMINARY LINE-UP
Participants include Dionne Brand, Michael Cunningham, Joshua Ferris, Jonathan Franzen, Paul Harding, Andrea Levy, Yann Martel, DBC Pierre, Fay Weldon

Download Life Literacy Radio for free on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/life-literacy-radio/id376985633 or at http://abclifeliteracy.ca/en/episode-one;
inaugural guests include author Joy Fielding and futurist Dr. Rick Miner

With appearances by Andreï Makine, Tierno Monénembo, Ryoko Sekiguchi and more

TORONTO, June 7, 2010 ---- Language and literature intertwine as Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) and the Consulate General of France in Toronto present a new and innovative festival that highlights authors whose works have originated in a language other than their native tongue.

Dr. Karyn Gordon participates in a speaking tour that teaches students about the importance of empathy

TORONTO, May 20 /CNW/ - One of Canada's leading youth and family experts, Dr. Karyn Gordon, is participating in a speaking tour next week sponsored by Maple Leaf Foods. Beginning on May 25, Dr. Gordon will be visiting schools in the GTA, hosting an interactive workshop for students in grades 7 to 12 that will focus on empathy and how to build healthy friendships.