Learn about and discover nature from the comfort of your own home
By Bryen Dunn Want to know more about how a tree grows or why salt on our roadways may not be the best way to tackle ice? Do you want […]
York Region Arts Council launches 2022 YR Arts Award
The York Region Arts Council announced today the launch of the 2022 YR Arts Awards. “The YR Arts Awards are an annual celebration of the imagination in all its many […]
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 […]
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 […]
Author’s Sushi & Samosas encourages children to try new things
By Shelly Khushal Richmond Hill’s Rishma Govani has penned a new children’s book, eloquently named, Sushi & Samosas. The proud mother of Mila & Khalil, who are the inspiration behind the two […]
Piano Stories with Penny is sure to tickle the funny bone
The Aurora Public Library is presenting Piano Stories with Penny on Thursday, January 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. Piano Stories with Penny, an online presentation from Canadian […]
Lunar New Year celebrations this year will be virtual, again
By Shelly Khushal Lunar New Year is one of the most important and celebrated holidays for Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other East Asian communities. It is a time to reflect […]
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 […]
Discover the galaxies with virtual astronomy series
Join the folks from the David Dunlop Observatory in Richmond Hill for this engaging and informative evening, from the comfort of your home! This program will feature live-stream views from […]
My YR – Rishma Govani
Name: Rishma Govani Occupation: Media/Communications Professional and children’s author of Sushi & Samosas How long have you lived in YR? I moved to Markham at the start of high school (proud alumnus of […]