Next week is the launch of this year’s Smile Cookie Campaign Let’s look back on the success of last year’s campaign! Thank you to all of our supporters of last year’s campaign! Here is a pre-order order form for you for this year’s campaign. Click Here to download.
As summer slowly starts to come to an end, that usually only means one thing: back-to-school. For both children and parents, back-to-school either brings about heightened eagerness, anxiety, or just overall jitteriness. Some students are returning 2 the online classroom that they’ve grown accustomed to over the past year, while others are preparing to enter into a physical in-person classroom for the very first time. Regardless of how you or your children are feeling about returning to school, all those...
We interviewed a proud Tim Horton franchisee and TCBC supporter, Michelle Siman. Here is the interview: Angharad Hatt: Can you tell me a bit about who you are, your family, a little bit about you? Michelle Siman: I’m Michelle. Our Family, my dad, has been part of the Tim Hortons family for 25 years actually, as a broker. So like, growing up, Tim Hortons was all around me, I was pretty much raised with it. There was at one point where I decided...
Here is the delicious Ackee and Saltfish recipe from Donna Carnegie. Donna runs The Gord Martineau Cedarbrae Breakfast Club: Ackee with Saltfish Soak the saltfish in cold water for 1 hour Pour off the water Add fresh water and cook fish until tender Heat cooking oil and sauté onions, garlic, scallions, tomato, scotch bonnet peppers and sweet peppers Add flaked saltfish, ackee and black pepper Cover and allow it to cook over heat for 5 minutes Serve with rice and/or dumplings. Enjoy! ...
During the summer months, there are a number of events and activities that people look forward to. Whether it be going up to the cottage, spending time at the lake or the park, or simply spending time with the family while being out in the sun. In Ontario, however, the multicultural community brings about even more excitement and energy into these summer months by sharing with us their culture whether it be through food, activities, or even carnivals one of...
After a long year of staying inside and discovering countless new activities to do with our families while remaining socially distanced at home, restrictions are slowly starting to be lifted across Canada, just in time for summer. With so many options for summer activities now available, it can be overwhelming to think of just where to start. luckily, the children’s breakfast club has a few suggestions for what you and your family can do together this summer. throughout the month of July,...
Canada has long been described by many to be a mosaic. Our country has alluring scenic locations spread far and wide throughout our provinces and territories, and four delightful seasons that bring about new adventures for each individual. However, this “mosaic” that individuals associate with our country extends far beyond the picturesque views of our landscape. This artwork of Canada extends to its citizens, immigrants and refugees. In a population of 37.59 million individuals, varying cultures, ethnicities and racial identities comprise the...
Some might argue that since the dawn of the computer, the need to formally write has become a thing of the past. Letters to family or friends are now emails and text messages. Absent notes from parents explaining why their child wasn’t at school are now simple phone calls. When I was going to school, cursive writing was part of the curriculum. On the first day of a brand new school year, I remember being issued a staple saddle stitched pink...
We all know that the start of a good day usually begins with a wholesome breakfast. For children especially, consuming a well-balanced breakfast should definitely be part of their morning routine. The effects on children consuming a good breakfast leads to better academic performance and a higher enjoyment of school. But, what does a wholesome breakfast look like? Well, to start – a mix of cereals, grains, breads combined with fruit or vegetables added with milk or juice can be labelled as...
