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Archive »Holiday Happenings

Top toys for the holidays

Top toys for the holidays

Montreal toy experts share their picks for this holiday season.

Visit Santa's home in Val-David

Visit Santa's home in Val-David

Santa's Village in the Laurentians is transformed into a winter wonderland in December.

Give the gift of books this season

Give the gift of books this season

Even if your children haven’t included a book on their wish list, consider giving one as a present. It might just turn out to be their favourite gift of all!

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La Fete des enfants cancelled for 2012

La Fete des enfants cancelled for 2012

Kidnasium closes — but has future plans

Kidnasium closes — but has future plans

Should helmets be mandatory on the slopes?

Should helmets be mandatory on the slopes?

A convert to summer camps

A convert to summer camps

One mother discovers that filling a whole summer with unstructured play time is a very big challenge and not necessarily the best option either.

Magic lessons for kids 8 to 12

Magic lessons for kids 8 to 12

Indoor play centre opens in Lasalle

Indoor play centre opens in Lasalle

Parc du Soleil is centrally located and was recently opened by three mothers who felt there weren't enough centres for kids.

Under-the-sea theme park opens in Longueuil

Under-the-sea theme park opens in Longueuil

Young kids are invited to discover a new indoor centre with 16 rides, games and educational activities.

Why free play is so important

Why free play is so important

According to parenting experts, unstructured play helps children develop into competent people

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Jan. 27 - Robinson Crusoe is good for a laugh

The Left of Centre Theatre company has received a good review and will be performing in Beaconsfield on Sunday afternoon. Read more.

Jan. 24 - What is the best helmet for tobogganing?

A new study shows that hockey helmets are better than ski helmets and that only five per cent of kids wear any helmet at all while sliding down hills. Read more.

Jan. 23 - Creating educational board games 

Low-profile local company has become a major international player in environmental, educational and strategic games. Read more.

Jan. 18 - Video-gaming culture goes mainstream

A Montreal library will be lending out video games to go along with its Blu-ray videos. Read more.

Jan. 16 - T-shirt party is all the rage

Darryl Zinman is enjoying great success with his company Creative T-shirt Parties. Read more.

Jan. 16 - Fabulous tubing runs just a short distance from Montreal

Glissades des pays d'en haut in Piedmont is home to 32 tubing and seven rafting runs. Read more.

Jan. 13 - Beauty and the Beast movie gets top marks

The new 3-D version just released is a treat, according to movie critic Jay Stone. Read more.

Dec. 13 - Smartest toys for kids are often the simpliest ones

The choice of toys, and how children are left to play with them, can shape how young brains develop. Read more.

Dec. 1 - 5 great "toys" every parent can afford

Find out surefire play things that every child has access to and almost all love. Read more.

Nov. 22 - Star Wars exhibit at Montreal Science Centre

There will be 200 objects, drawngs, and film clips from the Star Wars' films and much more. Read full article.

Nov. 21 - New features at ski centres close to Montreal

 New lifts, snow schools, snow-making equipment and much more. Read full article.

Nov. 18 - Montreal's best hot chocolate

There is a chill in the air these days - discover four great places for hot chocolate in Montreal. Read more.

Nov. 17 - Great cookie recipes

Whether you are taking part in a cookie exchange or just planning on baking this holiday season, here are some great recipes. Read more.

Nov. 2 - 61 unique birthday cakes

Discover how to make animal, insect, sports cakes and more! Read full article.

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