Childhood
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Young Alberta survivor offers sweet boost for others battling cancerSeptember is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. A young Calgary cancer survivor has come out of treatment stronger than ever thanks to an inspiring tree in his front yard.CanadaSep 1, 2023
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Millions poured into projects as province aims to make Manitoba schools more accessibleManitoba is putting $28.3 million into several projects aimed at making 35 schools in 16 school divisions more accessible.CanadaJul 20, 2023
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New resources aim to support Indigenous education, says Manitoba ministerIn line with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action, Manitoba is launching resources to support Indigenous education. Titled as the Mamàhtawisiwin Tools for Reflection, Planning and Reporting, the resources will provide school divisions with a framework to identify areas of funding and policy development. In a press release on April 20, the province...EducationApr 20, 2023
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Pandemic papas: How these new dads are embracing fatherhood in 2020Global News spoke to men who are becoming fathers about what they plan to teach their children about this year, and what kind of parent they want to be.LifestyleJun 21, 2020
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Lethbridge Public Library restarts Donuts With Dad programLethbridge parents were taking their kids to the Library on Saturday to quench their craving for a story and a sweet treat.EducationOct 28, 2018
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5-year-old girl with liver transplant gets 3-minute shopping spree at Edmonton toy storeA young girl who is a transplant recipient got to take home a huge haul of toys, thanks to a three-minute-long unlimited shopping spree at an Edmonton Toys"R"Us store.LifestyleJul 25, 2018
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Province invests $1.45 million to expand NSCC Early Childhood Education ProgramThe province will see 135 new seats created over the next three years, increasing the number of trained graduates.EducationJul 24, 2018
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Regulate distances between schools, fast food restaurants: N.B. dietitiansDietitians on a Mission, a group of New Brunswick volunteer dietitians, are on a quest to try and lower the obesity rate among youth in the province.EducationJun 22, 2017
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A dream vs. a reality: images depict what adults are doing now versus what they wanted to beWhat did you want to be growing up? That's what one college student asked 12 people as she showed photos of what they ended up being as adults.LifestyleMay 17, 2017
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