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Around the World in 3.14 Stops: A Traveller’s Guide to Pi Day by Math Educator Ron Lancaster

Around the World in 3.14 Stops: A Traveller’s Guide to Pi Day by Math Educator Ron Lancaster

By Ron Lancaster

Celebrate Pi Day with a global twist! Math educator Ron Lancaster shares fun, family-friendly Pi Day activities inspired by his travels—from pie-themed cafés to creative math challenges that help students discover the magic of π in everyday life.

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“Bea Mullins Takes a Shot”: A Hockey Story Written by Scientist and Debut Author Emily Deibert

“Bea Mullins Takes a Shot”: A Hockey Story Written by Scientist and Debut Author Emily Deibert

Discover Bea Mullins Takes a Shot, a heartwarming middle-grade hockey story by debut author and astronomer Emily Deibert. In this exclusive interview, Deibert shares the inspiration behind Bea’s journey of friendship, confidence, and taking risks on and off the ice.

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Spring Forward with plumTeacher: Countdown to March Break with Teacher Reading Picks

Spring Forward with plumTeacher: Countdown to March Break with Teacher Reading Picks

plumTeacher Weekend returns February 26 to March 1, 2026. Discover exclusive in store educator perks from Indigo and explore favourite #TeacherPicks recommended by Joanne Sallay and the Teachers on Call team, just in time for March Break.

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Celebrate Winter Together: A Family Guide to Barrie Winterfest

Celebrate Winter Together: A Family Guide to Barrie Winterfest

Barrie Winterfest returns February 7 and 8, 2026, bringing families together for a weekend of outdoor fun, live entertainment, ice sculptures, and hands-on winter activities along Barrie’s scenic waterfront. From creative learning opportunities to exciting performances and community celebrations, discover why Winterfest continues to be one of Central Ontario’s most beloved winter traditions.

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From LEGO to Electric Vehicles: What Families and Students Can Learn at the Canadian International AutoShow

From LEGO to Electric Vehicles: What Families and Students Can Learn at the Canadian International AutoShow

Explore how the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow brings learning to life for students and families through LEGO, Hot Wheels, electric vehicles, and hands-on STEM experiences.

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