Articles - Home & Family en-us http://www.thebramptonnews.com N/A http://www.thebramptonnews.com info@bramptonmedia.com 20 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/2188/1/Brampton-Summer-Programs-2008/Page1.html Brampton - "School's out for summer" so make this summer enjoyable for all!  Register your children in some fun summer time programs, activities or camps in your neigbourhood.  Click on 'full story' to access information.  New programs posted! news@brampton.com (Summer Programs 2008) Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3353/1/Summer-Camp-at-Kidnetix/Page1.html Brampton - Looking for the perfect summer camp?  Don't wait until it's too late, choosing the right camp is a big decision for Campers and Parents. At Kamp Kidnetix every camper is engaged and challenged to reach their full potential! miranda@brampton.com (Family Notes) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3330/1/Strike-Back--Organize-Your-Exit-Routines/Page1.html Brampton - Every day many of us struggle with morning exit routines as we try to get out the door and off to work or school. Being forced to reorganize our morning timetable to accommodate increased car congestion during a potential transit strike may seem overwhelming. news@brampton.com (Karen Sencich) Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3096/1/Family-Day-Holiday-Entertainment-Strategies/Page1.html Brampton - The raging debate over the Ontario government's newly legislated Family Day holiday on February 18, 2008 has left many families questioning whether they deserve time off, or indeed, get the time off that they deserve. news@brampton.com (Karen Sencich) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3036/1/10th-annual-Family-Literacy-Day---January-27th/Page1.html Brampton - January 27, 2008 marks the 10th annual Family Literacy Day, a national initiative that promotes the importance of reading and learning together as a family.  For information on Family Literacy Day activities in your neighbourhood, visit the Happening in Peel calendar at or call your local library. miranda@brampton.com (Region of Peel) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/2925/1/Holidays-Without-Hassles/Page1.html Brampton - It's crunch time! Only a week left to get everything done for the holidays while still juggling a job and countless other family details. The recent inclement weather hasn't helped matters. Here is an assortment of seasonal tips from the downloadable book "Holidays Without Hassles" to help keep you sane. news@brampton.com (Karen Sencich) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/2743/1/Kids-Safety-on-Halloween-Night/Page1.html Brampton - Before filling their trick-or-treat bags with candy, kids are encouraged to pick up their first treat - a glow bracelet and Halloween safety tips from Peel Paramedics on Halloween night. miranda@brampton.com (Region of Peel) Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/2730/1/New-Anime-Manga-Club-for-Teens/Page1.html Brampton - Brampton Library has recently introduced a new Anime Manga Club for Teens focused on Japanese comics and animation. If you're 14 to 18 and enjoy manga this free drop-in club is for you! miranda@brampton.com (Brampton Library) Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/2722/1/Flu-Vaccine-Clinics-Start-in-Peel-on-October-25/Page1.html Brampton - Brampton - Starting Oct. 25, Peel residents can receive their free flu vaccine at community-based clinics organized by Peel Public Health. The complete schedule of clinics and information about the flu is available on the Beat the Flu website. miranda@brampton.com (Region of Peel) Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/2720/1/November-4th-is-quotTackle-it-Now-Dayquot/Page1.html Brampton - As our clocks change to Daylight Savings Time on November 4, 2007, the media will remind the public to turn the clocks back and check the batteries in their smoke detectors. But why stop at only two action items? Why not harness the energy of the entire family and tackle whatever else needs doing? news@brampton.com (Karen Sencich) Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400