In the August 2025 Costco Connection, Teachers on Call CEO Joanne Sallay shares practical back-to-school tips to help students build time management and executive functioning skills for success in school and life.
McMaster Children’s Hospital’s Big Hearts for Little Hearts campaign is raising $3M+ to transform pediatric cardiac care. With support from CPKC, MacKids, and communities across Ontario, the initiative will create an Integrated Cardiac Health Initiative to support children with heart conditions from before birth through adolescence.
Kick off the school year with hands-on learning at the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Doors Open Ontario program in Peterborough. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., explore 12 free sites—from historic churches and homes to museums, theatres, and even Lock 19 on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
See Burlington in a whole new way at Doors Open on Saturday, August 9, 2025! This family-friendly event invites you behind the scenes at historic sites, community hubs, and hidden gems across the city. From archaeology to robotics, churches to bees, discover interactive exhibits and stories that connect Burlington’s past, present, and future.
Celebrate 150 years of Seaforth with Doors Open! On August 1–2, 2025, explore 20 fascinating heritage sites in downtown Seaforth during this free, family-friendly event. Learn, discover, and connect with local history through architecture, storytelling, and hands-on fun—perfect for history lovers of all ages.
Explore Owen Sound like never before during Doors Open 2025 on June 21, the summer solstice! This free, family-friendly event unlocks 19 historic and cultural sites across the city—from beloved landmarks to exciting new additions. Dive into hands-on learning, local heritage, and community celebration on the longest day of the year.
At Teachers on Call, we know learning starts long before the school bell rings—it begins with the warm, familiar faces who guide students safely to school. That’s why we’re celebrating School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, honouring the dedicated individuals who help make every school day safer and brighter across Ontario. Discover five creative ways your family can say thank you and explore how communities province-wide are showing their appreciation for these everyday heroes.
Thanks to Indigo’s free plumTeacher program, teachers can enjoy exclusive perks like discounts, curated book lists, and community events—just in time for Teacher Appreciation Weekend from May 29 to June 2, 2025. In this special feature, Joanne Sallay, President & CEO of Teachers on Call, shares how educators can take advantage of the benefits and show appreciation for the heroes of the classroom.
Still My Tessa isn’t just a picture book—it’s a reflection of real family experiences and the evolving understanding of identity and acceptance through a child’s eyes. In this exclusive Teachers on Call interview, Canadian author and educator Sylv Chiang opens up about the personal inspiration behind her Forest of Reading–nominated picture book, her journey from middle-grade fiction to picture books, and how this true story can foster empathy and inclusive dialogue in classrooms.
In honour of National Volunteer Week 2025, Teachers on Call celebrates 25 years of impact through the Corsage Project—a volunteer-driven initiative that helps financially deserving students attend prom with pride. Discover the powerful ripple effects of giving back, how families can get involved, and why volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do.
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