Category Archives: Education

The Halifax Explosion: Repost

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Gwen

I understand why for most Canadians December 6th is a day of remembrance not for a disaster that killed 2000 people in Nova Scotia, but of a mad man shooting 14 women at an engineering school in Quebec. It was … Continue reading →

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December 6, 1917: The Halifax Explosion

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Gwen

I understand why for most Canadians December 6th is a day of remembrance not for a disaster that killed 2000 people in Nova Scotia, but of a mad man shooting 14 women at an engineering school in Quebec.  It was … Continue reading →

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Parenting Fail or Am I Overeacting?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Gwen

As I wrote yesterday Aidan’s school had a Halloween carnival on Friday night.  There was a ton of fun for all ages and there were kids from babies to grade 7’s there.  Most of the costumes on both the kids … Continue reading →

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First Day of Kindergarten

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Gwen

Another milestone met by my eldest boy Aidan.  Another milestone met by his parents.  The much anticipated first day of kindergarten.  I am excited to have Aidan in “real” school. I wasn’t too sure how Aidan was feeling about kindergarten. … Continue reading →

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