Oh my goodness...was the room on fire last Saturday afternoon! In the morning Jeannie Owens-Wallace and Liz Cox presented, " A Parent's Perspective" which dealt with a parent's reality of having a child with special needs. Participants came away with a greater understanding of these special children and their special parents. We had hoped to encou ...

Last Friday was a confusing day for some citizens of downtown Victoria. It was Park(ing) Day on September 16; and what a fun day it was! People scratched their heads. They peered out of their cars in disbelief. Many stopped to inquire “Excuse me, could you tell me what is going on?” to which the answer we gave was “Park(ing) Day!” Yes, it was P ...

Look out! Before you pull into a downtown parking space on Friday, September 16, make sure you have your eyes wide open! You just might find that it’s occupied by anything BUT a car.Look out! Before you pull into a downtown parking space on Friday, September 16, make sure you have your eyes wide open! You just might find that it’s occupied by anyth ...

There is always an air of melancholy that lingers at summer’s end. Children go back to school, the leaves fall from the trees, and the weather slowly begins to show its chillier, darker side. However, before the winter doldrums get you down, take heart! Autumn is an excellent time to further your knowledge and skills; what better way to pass those ...

Every season has its feeling. Summer is the season that conjures up sprinklers and home-made juicicles; children enjoying the endless days that involve treasure hunts, hide 'n' seek in the twilight of the day, and running up to mum and giving a wet-bathing-suit-hug. It is a time of balmy evenings, enjoying a late supper of barbecued yums and a cool ...

Life, for better or for worse, is often a messy, tricky journey. It is filled with great highs, and moments of intense love, laughter and joy, but it does not always end as a fairy tale. There are obstacles to overcome, pain to endure, and moments of doubt for all. And let’s face it, it’s often downright scary. When it comes to relating the dark ...

The Canadian Child Care Federation is celebrating 25 years of providing Canadians with “the very best in early learning and child care knowledge and best practices.” A wonderful milestone! We at the Victoria CCRR use the CCCF’s Family Child Care Training module to train our Registered-Licensed Not Required providers. There is always great informat ...

What does “community” mean to you? Is it seeing friends at a neighbourhood pub, or knowing the barista at that little coffee shop that makes the BEST latte? Is it the way people congregate at the local park with their children and dogs every Sunday? Or maybe you view “community” as one with the word “city.” Perhaps to you, community is everything ...

Did you know that Minor Capital Funding is now available for Preschool, Licensed Group Care and Group Child Care- School Age facilities? This program, funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development,  allows eligible facilities to receive up to $2,000 (per facility, not per license)for emergency upgrades or repairs, emergency replac ...

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