Literacy Now Burnaby held two successful book booths last week! These were a part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood House events, which recognized Neighbourhood House Week. Our booths at the South House (May 6) and at the North House (May 9) encouraged community members to take home free books and to find new stories. It was […]
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Are you familiar with media bias? If not, don’t worry. Keep reading and you’ll learn what it is and what bias there is in popular news sources. What is media bias? Media bias is when media, like the news, is reported in a way that reinforces a specific view. In the news, bias is often
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Canada’s federal election is coming up this month! Are you prepared to vote? You’ll be voting for your riding’s Member of Parliament (MP). The leader of the political party with the most elected MPs will become Prime Minister. In this blog, find when and where to vote. Who Can Vote? To vote in the Canadian
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Why do you need a strong password? How do you create them? How is it even possible to remember that many strong, unique passwords? If these are your questions, read this blog to learn all about passwords and password managers. Making A Strong Password Many things we do online now require a password. To prevent
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February 21, is International Mother Language Day. This day promotes linguistic diversity, because languages are important to culture, and all cultures from around the world are important. It also promotes multilingualism as a way to make education accessible for all. Today, learn what your mother tongue is and why you should teach your kids another
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Want to connect with your kid and improve their literacy skills? Read aloud to them! Reading has many benefits that improve your quality of life. So, in this blog, learn why you should read aloud with your child, how literacy benefits adults, and find some book recommendations. Why Read Aloud? Young children benefit in many
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December 27 is the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. It was created in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and is raises awareness on effective measures to prevent and respond to epidemics. One effective way to prevent epidemics is vaccines. In this blog, learn what they are, why they’re important, which ones you need,
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Every November 20th is World Children’s Day. It marks the day the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child was adopted, and is a day on which we can learn more about children’s rights. Keep reading to learn more about children’s rights and to find programs for kids in Burnaby. Convention on the Rights
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Imagine you’re diagnosed with a condition that you’ve never heard of before. Now, your doctor tells you that you can choose between two different medications. You don’t know what either of the medications do or the side effects. What should you do? Hopefully, you want to learn more about both of them. If you have
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Every September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we acknowledge the impacts of residential schools on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. What is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday that honours Indigenous children who attended
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Physical activity is so important to our lives. However, most people don’t get enough. How much physical activity do you need, and how can you get active in Burnaby? Keep reading to find out! How Much Physical Activity Do You Need? Physical activity helps keep us healthy and we need it every day. Adults should
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Mental health is an important part of our lives, and an important part of our health. Keep reading to learn what it is, some habits to develop good mental health, and find free and paid, easy to access resources in Burnaby. What is Mental Health? Mental health refers to your psychological, social, and emotional well-being.
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