Your guide to Black History Month events in York Region
February is Black History Month. Although the celebration of Black achievement in Canada dates back to the 1920s, it wasn’t until 1995 when Black History Month was officially recognized in […]
Frozen lake a perfect invitation to experience the thrill of ice fishing
By Wayne Doyle For some, it’s all about the fish. For others, it’s all about tranquility. For others still, it’s the ability to escape. And for some, it’s all about […]
Virtual discussion aims to understand Group of Seven’s Carmichael
McMichael Executive Director, Ian Dejardin, has long professed a special fondness for the work of Group of Seven member Franklin Carmichael. Join him on Tuesday, February 1 from 7 to […]
An evening with George Elliott Clarke, Parliamentary Poet Laureate
February is Black History Month and the Aurora Public Library is starting the month off by hosting Where Beauty Survived, a virtual evening with George Elliott Clarke on Thursday, February […]
Concert of Hope, featuring Dan Hill, streams live on Monday evening
On Monday, January 24 at 8 p.m., Canadian actress and longtime member of the Royal Canadian Air Farce Luba Goy will host Concert of Hope, a digital concert featuring Grammy- […]
Deadline’s approaching to submit film for Vaughan film festival
The deadline to submit an entry to the Vaughan International Film Festival is January 31, 2022. Festival organizers are still seeking Scholarship and Student Film Submissions. Submission Options: Provide a […]
Stouffville artist embraces vibrant colour and textured materiality
Whitchurch-Stouffville artist Vicky Talwar draws upon her personal experience as a Hindu-Canadian to produce painting, mixed media and installation artwork. She addresses themes of cultural hybridity, displacement, movement and memory. […]
Bathe yourself in the healing powers of the forest
Looking for a safe, healthy, outdoor activity? How about forest bathing? On Saturday January 22, from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Aurora Community Arboretum (meet at Leisure Complex parking […]
My YR – Vicky Talwar
Name: Vicky Talwar Occupation: Interdisciplinary Artist and Elementary Visual Arts Teacher in YRDSB How long have you lived in YR? I was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. I have […]
Sharpen the blades and head outdoors for some ice ice baby
Ice skating is a right of passage for many Canadians. This year, because of Omicron, many of the region’s arenas and indoor skating venues are shuttered. Outdoor venues, however, are […]