CityNews: Recent Family News

EVENT: Luminato arts & culture festival will 'blow your mind'

2012-05-18T10:30:04.00-04:00

The arts and culture festival runs June 8-17 in downtown Toronto.

ATTRACTION: Toronto Islands a ferry hop to festivals & fun

2012-05-18T10:29:35.00-04:00

People will hop on a ferry to take part in the dragon boat race, the Festival of India and other events on the island.

EVENT: Taste of the Danforth attracts 1M plus hungry visitors

2012-05-18T10:00:03.00-04:00

The massive and family-friendly Greek festival happens Aug. 10-12.

EVENT: Celebrate Canada Day with RibFest, maple beer & fireworks

2012-05-18T09:59:27.00-04:00

History buffs can celebrate 1860s-style at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The CHIN picnic & RibFest are other options.

Victoria Day 2012 fireworks & events across Toronto

2012-05-18T05:41:45.00-04:00

Prince Charles and Camilla will be taking in a fireworks show at Ashbridges Bay Park on Monday night.

Major shakeup of kids super-group The Wiggles

2012-05-17T10:42:27.00-04:00

Three of the four founding members announced on their website Thursday that they are retiring after 21 years.

Stafford case shouldn't make kids feel unsafe in their communities: experts

2012-05-14T05:52:16.00-04:00

Experts say it's good to reassure kids they're safe but give them tools and rules to ensure they stay that way.

Mother's Day survival tips for single moms

2012-05-13T08:21:25.00-04:00

Mother’s Day is meant to be a day of rest, appreciation, and love.

5 things to do this weekend: Sweets tour, bird watching & burlesque dancers

2012-05-11T13:51:16.00-04:00

As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a variety of ages and interests.

Woman collapses after Sporting Life 10K

2012-05-11T06:21:19.00-04:00

All proceeds from the 10K run will go to Camp Oochigeas for children with cancer.

Time Magazine's breastfeeding cover photo sparks wide-ranging debate

2012-05-11T06:13:50.00-04:00

The cover features a mother breastfeeding her three-year-old son.

Canada the 19th best place in the world to be a mom: report

2012-05-08T05:36:12.00-04:00

Save the Children has released its 13th State of the World's Mothers report this week.

How guests can survive the wedding season

2012-04-28T10:38:57.00-04:00

Weddings have significant financial implications for guests. Here’s a formula for wedding gifts and tips on how to graciously decline invitations.

Beaches has highest ratio of cheaters in GTA, says AshleyMadison.com

2012-04-27T14:11:15.00-04:00

The east-end neighbourhood known for its picture-perfect young families has topped a list of areas where people are looking to cheat on their partners.

5 things to do this weekend: Jays, Chili Peppers & Hot Docs

2012-04-26T17:35:58.00-04:00

As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a range of ages and interests.

B.C. artist incorporates suspected tsunami debris into totem project

2012-04-23T08:16:01.00-04:00

Artist Peter Clarkson created a nearly seven-metre tall totem pole with Japanese floats, barrels and Styrofoam.

Your child is never too young for an allergy test: expert

2012-04-18T09:48:40.00-04:00

Janet Roberts of the Canadian Paediatric Society tells Today's Parent a test can be done as soon as a problem is detected.

Over 50% of Canadian parents admit to snooping on Facebook

2012-04-17T12:52:39.00-04:00

But Canadian parents were less likely to spy on their teens than those in the U.S. and Spain, where 61 per cent admitted to monitoring Facebook covertly.

Sex selection may be at play among Indian, South Korean families in Ontario: Study

2012-04-16T13:58:23.00-04:00

A new study hints that some families may be practising sex selection to ensure they have boy babies.

Barbie, Hot Wheels sales slip in Q1 for Mattel

2012-04-16T12:53:15.00-04:00

Mattel’s first-quarter profits slid 53 per cent after sagging sales and a costly acquisition.

Miles apart: suburbs vs. city

2012-04-04T12:17:47.00-04:00

As more Canadians trade off affordable homes for longer commutes, MoneySense spends a day in the life of two families travelling different roads.

Every penny counts: Citytv's spring food drive takes over eastend Loblaws

2012-04-04T09:10:09.00-04:00

Viewers helped raise $7,505 and 12,780 lbs of food. More than $500 came from people contributing pennies.

5 things to do this weekend: Canadian Music Week, U of T dance party, and Supercross

2012-03-23T13:26:02.00-04:00

As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at some events happening in Toronto this weekend for a variety of ages and interests.

Ottawa tops MoneySense's 'Best Places to Live' list; Toronto No. 47

2012-03-20T08:10:57.00-04:00

Toronto ranked 47th -- a big improvement over our 88th place finish in 2011.

5 things to do this weekend: Flower show, sportmen's show & St. Party's Day

2012-03-15T13:47:07.00-04:00

There'll be a huge party at St. Lawrence Market on Saturday, the latest outdoor gear and St. Paddy's Day tea.

Fun video from Toronto Police reminds kids 911 for emergencies only

2012-03-15T09:43:54.00-04:00

Earlier this year police highlighted the problem of accidental 911 pocket dials that tie up valuable resources.

Community rallies to help Newmarket girl suffering from rare disease

2012-03-09T08:58:55.00-05:00

Emma Hill’s family needs thousands of dollars to retrofit their home.

10 things to do in the GTA for March Break

2012-03-08T15:02:02.00-05:00

Ballet in the opera house, sampling maple syrup and meeting a polar bear cub — Here's a list of can't miss events.

Royal newlywed tour inspires Alberta baby names in 2011

2012-03-06T18:21:51.00-05:00

Vital statistics for 2011 show the royal visit by William and his bride Kate inspired a lot of baby names in the province.

Be safe down south: March Break travel safety primer

2012-03-06T14:15:28.00-05:00

Being prepared can assure a less anxious experience should you or your loved ones find themselves in a precarious situation overseas.