February is Black History Month and we're excited to celebrate by spotlighting local influential figures from Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as well as highlighting events happening this month. Black History Month often focuses on The United States, so we...
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – November 2 – 15
نومبر 1, 2025
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin!
Upcoming Closures
- Friday, November 7: All sites close at 12:00 PM for staff training
- Friday, November 14: All sites closed for staff training
On this page:
Program Spotlight
Upcoming Workshops
Click the workshop name to find out more and to register!
Survival Guide for New Parents
Streetsville EarlyON Centre: 128 Queen Street South, Unit 4, Mississauga
Thursday, November 20, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Feeding Your Newborn
Streetsville EarlyON Centre: 128 Queen Street South, Unit 4, Mississauga
Thursday, November 27, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Family Connection Hub: Free Support for Newcomers
Parenting in a new country can be overwhelming. BridgeWay’s Family Connection Hub is here for you. Together with your peers, BridgeWay Staff, and community partners, we will build a supportive network and help you access the information and services your family needs.
Plum Tree Park Public School: 6855 Tenth Line West, Mississauga
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
If you’re a mom who has experienced a loss any time throughout pregnancy, during IVF, or after the birth of your baby, BridgeWay’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group is here for you.
Hazel McCallion Central Library: 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga
Thursday, November 20, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bring BridgeWay Home
Supporting Your Child’s Development: Knowing When to Reach Out
Supporting your child’s development can be tough to navigate, so we worked with our EarlyON Resource Consultants from EveryMind to outline some situations where it might make sense to reach out for support. Read more >
Community Corner
EveryMind
EveryMind’s confidential and high quality mental health services are for infants, children, youth, young adults (up to age 25) and families who live in the Region of Peel.
Visit everymind.ca to learn more!
Did you know? EarlyON Resource Consultants from EveryMind visit EarlyON Centres to answer questions and provide resources about your child’s development. Call your nearest location to see when they’ll be in next!
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – February 8-20, 2026
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! On this page: Program Spotlight Bring BridgeWay Home Community Corner Program Spotlight February is Black History Month! Black History Month is a chance to celebrate, honour and learn about Black history, culture, and those who have...
The BridgeWay Bulletin – January 25-February 7, 2026
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! On this page: Program Spotlight Bring BridgeWay Home Community Corner Program Spotlight Conversations about Mental Health in Black Families This session creates a safe space for Black parents to engage in courageous conversations...
The BridgeWay Bulletin – January 11-24, 2026
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – December, 2025
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! Upcoming Closures December 12: All sites close at 11:30 AM December 22: Kids Can Cook is not running December 23 - 27: All sites closed December 29: Kids Can Cook is not running December 31: All sites close at 12:00 PM January 1 and...
Play Ideas
All About Play Dough! Play Dough Activities and Why it’s Beneficial to Children
Play dough has been a favourite toy for generations of children – and it’s easy to see why! Not only is it fun to squish, squeeze and mould, but there are countless ways you can play with this timeless and versatile toy! On this page, you’ll find some simple play...
17 Heartwarming Children’s Books by Indigenous Authors & Illustrators
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LGBTQ2S+ Books for Children Birth to 6 Years
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7 Children’s Books Celebrating Asian Authors, Stories and Cultures
Picture books are a great way for children to learn about cultures as well as celebrate themselves and their family. These 7 books are written by authors of Asian descent with themes we can all relate to – feeling loved and connected, showing love and of course loving...
Trash to Treasure: 6 Recycled Materials to Add to Your Child’s Play
Learning through play can happen with the simplest materials. Before you recycle your plastic bottles and cardboard boxes, try adding them to your child's play! Objects like these are open-ended, which means there's no limit to what they can become when your child...