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 […]
Crypto Escape Rooms provide the perfect family escape
By Lori Hood If there is one thing I’ve learned as the parent of children with a sizeable age gap between them, it’s that finding an activity to do as […]
York Region Arts Council supported by York Region Council
NEWMARKET, ON – December 22, 2021 – Recognizing the important role arts and culture play in our community in general, and the specific contributions made to the York Region arts […]