Advice from Professional Home Economists
Media Releases - as PDF files
Media Releases - as PDF files
Family
- July 11, 2011 - "Revised Curriculum in Family Studies Long Overdue" by Laura Featherstone, OCT, P.H.Ec.
- June 1, 2011 - "Family Studies in Elementary Schools" by Laura Featherstone, OCT, P.H.Ec.
- February 8, 2011 - "Cleaning Products - Is there a Safe Green?" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
- May 27, 2008 - "Family Matters ~ Families Matter " by Mary V. Carver, P.H.Ec.
- February 4, 2008 - "Making Time for Family" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
- May 15, 2007 - "INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES"
- May 10, 2006 - "International Day of Families, May 15" by Lori Stryker (joint release by OHEA, OFSHEEA, OFSLC and OHEIB)
- March 16, 2004 - "Let’s Do Dinner!" by Diane O’Shea, P.H.Ec.
- November 05, 2003 - "Reality Check: Baby Think It Over" by Maria McLellan, P.H.Ec.
Finances - August 27, 2012 updated - "Ways to Cope with Rising Food Prices" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec. (original release date March 15, 2011)
- February 27, 2012 - "Money - Save Some, Give Some, Spend Some" by Pat White, B.A.Sc., P.H.Ec.
- May 3, 2011 - "Teaching Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools" by Laura Featherstone, OCT, 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.E
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" by Ontario Professional Home Economists
- 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" by Donna-Marie Pye, P.H.Ec.
- October 02, 2002 - "Holiday Family Favourites" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
- September 13, 2002 - "Putting Food Down - the Easy Way!" by Jan Main, P.H.Ec.
- June 24, 2002 - "Canning Vegetables - Putting on the Pressure" by Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec.
- July 23, 2001 - "Survival of the Fastest – Short-Order Recipes from the Pros" by Ontario Professional Home Economists
- June 28, 2001 - "Cool Tips for Easy Preserving" by Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec.
Health and Nutrition - April 29, 2013 - "Physical Activity in a Tech Savvy Workplace" by Michelle J. Kwan, BFA, BASc Candidate
- April 8, 2013 - "The New Vegetarianism" by Erin MacGregor, P.H.Ec., RD
- February 20, 2013 - "Size Matters" by Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec.
- January 2, 2013 - "2013 - International Year of Quinoa and International Year of Water Co-Operation" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
- July 16, 2012 - "Confused by Food Labels? There's an App for That!" by Allison Jorgens, P.H.Ec.
- June 18, 2012 - "Nutrition in the News - Who Can You Trust?" by Erin MacGregor, RD, P.H.Ec.
- May 14, 2012 - "The Food Conundrum" by Tayler Rozon, BASc, Applied Human Nutrition
- April 13, 2012 - "Power of 8: Sleep for Health and Wellness" by Michelle Kwan, BFA' (Hons), BASc' Candidate
- 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" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
- 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!" by Carol T. Culhane, P.H.Ec.
- 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" by Donna Washburn, P.H.Ec. and Heather Butt, P.H.Ec.
- November 19, 2001 - "OHEA Supports Health Canada's 'Let's Talk Turkey'" by Stephanie Charron, P.H.Ec.
- October 10, 2001 - "Healthy School Lunches Begin @ Home"
OHEA Highlights - February 4, 2013 - "Home Economics - a Winner in Challenging Times" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
- September 18, 2012 - "The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
- March 27, 2012 - "Michelle Kwan Wins Award" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
- March 7, 2012 - "Home Economics Has Deep Roots" by Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.
- 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 curriculum in Canadian schools
