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How the Toronto Blue Jays Are Making Baseball More Accessible for Students — and How to Sign Up for the Jays Care Affiliate School Program

How the Toronto Blue Jays Are Making Baseball More Accessible for Students — and How to Sign Up for the Jays Care Affiliate School Program

The Jays Care Affiliate School Program is bringing inclusive baseball to classrooms across Canada! Learn how the Toronto Blue Jays and Jays Care Foundation are helping educators create accessible, confidence-building sport experiences for all students — and how your school can apply for the 2025–26 season.

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Celebrating Small Business and 40 Years of Learning: What Our Journey Teaches Students About Entrepreneurship

Celebrating Small Business and 40 Years of Learning: What Our Journey Teaches Students About Entrepreneurship

October is Small Business Month in Canada — and this year, Teachers on Call is marking 40 years of learning, growth, and entrepreneurship. From our beginnings as a small family business to becoming an award-winning tutoring service, we’re reflecting on the lessons our journey can teach students about perseverance, innovation, and community.

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Forest of Reading 2026 Nominees Announced: Celebrating the Best in Canadian Children’s Books in English and French

Forest of Reading 2026 Nominees Announced: Celebrating the Best in Canadian Children’s Books in English and French

The Forest of Reading 2026 nominees are here! This year’s lineup celebrates diverse Canadian authors and illustrators from coast to coast, with books in English and French for readers of all ages. Explore the full list and discover which stories students across Canada will be reading—and voting for—this spring.

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From Lawn Bowling to Period Costumes: Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake | Oct 18, 2025

From Lawn Bowling to Period Costumes: Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake | Oct 18, 2025

Celebrate the final weekend of the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Doors Open Ontario 2025 season in Whitby! On Saturday, October 18, explore 13 historic and cultural sites—from the iconic Trafalgar Castle School to hidden gems like Burr Lodge and the new Whitby Visitors Centre. Discover heritage by the lake through tours, exhibits, and family-friendly activities.

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From Camp X to Trafalgar Castle School: Discover Whitby’s Heritage | Doors Open 2025

From Camp X to Trafalgar Castle School: Discover Whitby’s Heritage | Doors Open 2025

Step into Whitby’s rich history during Doors Open Whitby 2025! After a six-year hiatus, this beloved event returns on October 18 with a lineup of 12 heritage sites, from Camp X and Trafalgar Castle School to Burr Lodge and the Station Gallery. Families, educators, and history enthusiasts can explore architecture, art, and community stories that bring Whitby’s past and present to life.

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