Finances

• March 15, 2011 - "Teaching Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools" by Laura Featherstone, OCT, P.H.Ec.
• March 15, 2011 - "Ways to Cope with Rising Food Prices" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
• February 2, 2009 - "Save Money on Groceries" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
• July 24, 2007 - "The 10% Savings Solution" by Patricia White, P.H.Ec.
• January 3, 2007 - Economical Everyday Meal Tips
• August 16, 2006 - Teach Children to be Smart Shoppers, by Carol Fraser, P.H.Ec.
• August 28, 2004 - Stress-Free Back-to-School Shopping, Patricia White, B.A.Sc., P.H.Ec.
• October 31, 2003 - Your Child ~ A Spender or a Saver by Patricia White, B.A.Sc., P.H.Ec.

Food and Recipes

• October 2011 - "Enhance Flavour with Veggies Instead of Salt" by Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec.
• November 2010 - "Organic Food - Weighing the Debate" by Erin MacGregor, R.D., P.H.Ec.
• October 2010 - "Slow Cooker Winners" by Donna-Marie Pye, P.H.Ec.
• May 2010 - "Fire Up the Grill-Enjoy Summer Sizzle Year Round" by Margaret Howard R.D. P.H.Ec. 
• January 2010 - "Best Bread Machine Secrets" by Donna Washburn P.H.Ec. and Heather Butt P.H.Ec. 
• February 12, 2009 - "Create Family Memories with Comfort Food" by Diane O'Shea, P.H.Ec.
• September 17, 2008 - "Cook Up Sensational Salsa with Local Tomatoes" by Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec.
• November 6, 2007 - "Tips for Easy & Successful Entertaining - Guaranteed" by Magaret Dickenson, P.H.Ec
• July 24, 2007 - "Picnic-Perfect Potato Salad - Like Mother Used To Make" by Diane O'Shea, P.H.Ec.
• January 3, 2007 - Economical Everyday Meal Tips
• May 15, 2006 - Pantry Staples Go Italian! by Emily Richards, P.H.Ec.
• October 31, 2005 - Small Batch Preserves to Make Now for Holiday Giving by Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec
• August 12 , 2005 - Reduce Food Miles ~ Choose Local by Diane O’Shea, P.H.Ec.
• February 15 , 2005 -  Hot New Sandwich Trends ~ Fresh from a Bread Machine by Donna J Washburn, P.H.Ec. and Heather L Butt, P.H.Ec.
• November 17 , 2004 - Flavoured Oils by Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec.
• May 21 , 2004 - Easy Meals for Busy People
• September 23 , 2003 - Entertaining With Your Slow Cooker by Donna-Marie Pye, P.H.Ec.
• August 16, 2003 - Garlic Festival Recipes by Kathleen Mackintosh, P.H.Ec.
• February 05, 2003 - Fix It and Forget It - Slow Cooking Tips
• October 02, 2002 - Holiday Family Favourites
• September 13, 2002 - Putting Food Down - the Easy Way!
• June 24, 2002 - Canning Vegetables - Putting on the Pressure
• July 23, 2001 - Survival of the Fastest – Short-Order Recipes from the Pros
• June 28, 2001 - Cool Tips for Easy Preserving

Health and Nutrition

• November 3, 2011 - "Food Allergen Labelling in Canada" by Carol T. Culhane, P.H.Ec., MBA 
• June 2011 - "Back to School with New Nutrition Standards" by Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec.
• November 2010 - "Diabetes - Be Aware and Take Care" by Julie Bednarski, P.H.Ec. 
• July 2010 - "Shop Smart for Safe Food" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
• April 15, 2009 - "It's a Date - Best Before or Expiry?" by Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec.
• March 31, 2009 - "Fishing for Omega-3 Fatty Acids" by Astrid Strader, P.H.Ec.
• March 2, 2009 - "Fuel up on Nutritious Snacks" by Amy Snider, P.H.Ec.
• January 12, 2009 - "Listeriosis and Pregnancy" by Marnie Webb, P.H.Ec.
• November 17, 2008 - "Healthy Holiday Eating" by Deb Campbell, P.H.Ec.
• July 7, 2008 - "FASD - The Risk of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy" by Mary K. Cunningham, P.H.Ec.
• January 28, 2008 - "Take a Pass on Sodium" by Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec.
• September 10, 2007 - "Food Safety - Everyone is a Partner" by Diane O'Shea, P.H.Ec.
• April 10, 2007 - “Holes in Whole Wheat and Whole Grain by Carol T. Culhane, P.H.Ec.”
• March 15, 2007 - “Stealth health” by Barb Holland,P.H.Ec.
• February 27, 2007 - Cooking Oils ~ Choose Wisely by Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec.
• August 15, 2006 - Back to School - Back to Breakfast! by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
• April 28, 2006 - Ready, Set, Go - for Breakfast.
• September 01, 2005 - Pack a Safe Lunch 101 by Teresa Makarewicz, P.H.Ec.
• May 26, 2005 -  Travel and Eat Safely with Gluten-Free by Donna Washburn, P.H.Ec. and Heather Butt, P.H.Ec.
• December 08 , 2004 - Fibre ~ for a Long and Healthy Life by Amy Snider, P.H.Ec.
• January 12, 2004 - Dietary Supplements - Ask Before Swallowing!
• August 06, 2003 - Home Economist Seeks Help To Cope with Type 2 Diabetes by Cathy Enright, P.H.Ec.
• May 2003 - Nutritious Meal Ideas for Families …on the Run
• March 17, 2003 - De-Mystifying Gluten-Free Flours
• November 19, 2001 - OHEA Supports Health Canada's "Let's Talk Turkey"
• October 10, 2001 - Healthy School Lunches Begin @ Home

OHEA Highlights

• March 14, 2011- Home Economics in a Changing World - by Emily Richards, P.H.Ec.
• May 2009 - "Culinarian of the Year Does it By the Book by Margaret Dickenson P.H.Ec. 
• July 2008 - Home Economics: Reflecting the Past - Creating the Future - by IFHE
• April 23 , 2004 - OHEA Celebrates 25th Anniversary
• January 19 , 2004 - Home Economist Anne Lindsay Receives Order of Canada

Other useful links

• BC teachers federation home ec specialists division developed this page on home ec curriculums in Canadian schools

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