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During the 1800s (pre-Confederation), settlers in Lower and Upper Canada celebrated Thanksgiving during the spring. The occasion, declared a national holiday in 1879, was observed on various dates until 1957, when Canadian Parliament determined that […]

Sadly, as of September 22nd, we have officially left the summer behind for another year. There are many of us that are more than excited to welcome the fall, and all of its sweater-wearing pumpkin-spice […]

Kingston is a beautiful city and the KMFRC has several avid photographers who love to document the wonderful views in all seasons. Enjoy your city through the eyes of our photographers. Leigh Wood-Landry   Martha […]

Hallowe’en can be an exciting time for children and families, especially when barriers are reduced in favour of more accessible, inclusive celebrations. Here are some suggestions: If possible, meet trick-or-treaters at sidewalk level, recognizing that […]

Classes at local schools, Queen’s University and RMC are set to resume September 7th. If you’re concerned about the back-to-school transition, especially after facing challenges during the pandemic, these suggestions may help your family. Supporting […]

Were you able to check out any KMFRC activities for families, children or youth this summer? One of the programs offered was our first Family Geocache Expedition. Several CAF families, with children of various ages, […]

This moderated discussion includes social workers and psychotherapists, who talk about how anxiety affects children and teenagers. What will you learn? Surprising statistics about children and anxiety How does anxiety affect children with special needs? […]

With September being “Back to School Month,” a couple of the KMFRC staff reminisce about some of the teacher’s that they had and what made them significant in their lives. Marnie My grade 10 Consumer […]

We Are Still Here For You When you joined the CAF, you joined a family for life. Even though you have transitioned back into civilian life, we are still here for you and your family. […]

The kindest thing someone has ever done for me starts right here at the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre. It was difficult to choose, because I have been fortunate to have people around me who […]