There’s much to do in York Region on Family Day – Part One
By Shelly Khushal This is the first of two posts of what’s on in York Region for Family Day. Part Two will be published tomorrow. Family Day was first celebrated […]
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 […]
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 […]
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- […]
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 […]
Flip the Stage showcases marginalized stories
In 2021, The York Region Arts Council delivered multiple Microgrants to deserving artists in York Region so they could realize their artistic visions. This is one in a series of […]
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 […]
Congratulations to the winners of our 12 Days of Giving
Thank you to everyone who entered our annual 12 Days of Giving contest – we had more than 1,200 entries and we gave away 12 $100 gift certificates to a […]
Cheers – win a $100 gift certificate to Magnotta Winery
Welcome to Day 11 of our 12 Days of Giving. Today, we’re giving away a $100 gift card to Magnotta Winery in Vaughan. Magnotta Winery is a proud, Ontario family […]