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Eighth Annual World Autism Awareness Day is on April 2, 2016

April 2, 2016 is the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with fundraising and awareness-raising events. Information and resources to help you celebrate can be found at the Autism Speaks Canada site: http://www.autismspeaks.ca Another useful reference site is: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/world-autism-awareness-day

2016 Catalogues Arrive!

It is a great time to be a kid (or a Parent, a Park Planner or a Landscape Architect)! The 2016 Catalogues full of new products have arrived from Little Tikes Commercial Play Structures and Miracle Recreation. Each catalogue features exciting solutions for inclusive playgrounds, custom playgrounds, and independent play from world-leading experts. The NU-edge […]

Stock Up Now To Beat The 2016 Price Increase!

Now is the time to stock up on your replacement parts, site amenities, and playground equipment to beat 2016 price increases! Call your local PlayPower representative who can guide you through your options and maximize your savings. 1-800-265-9953.

Grant Program Accepting Applications Now

The Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund deadline to apply for 2016-17 funding is January 21, 2016. According to their website, this program “supports a vision of getting and keeping Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physical activity.”   The “OSRCF provides Ontarians with more opportunities to become physically active, including groups who experience barriers […]

National Child Day is celebrated on November 20th each year!

National Child Day, which marks Canada’s adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is celebrated on November 20th each year. Information and resources to help you celebrate can be found at the Canadian government site: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncd-jne/index-eng.php Additional information and resources can be found at the Unicef and the Canadian Children’s Rights […]