By Wayne Doyle Sherlyn Hu, MSW, RSW, CNP, is a compassionate change agent with a multidisciplinary background in art, social work (mental/health, gerontology, community development), education, research, and holistic nutrition. Sherlyn co-founded a non-profit organization, BETWEEN Arts and Human Services.…
By Valeria Nunziato We live in a time where holiday gift giving could not be more confusing. Sometimes it feels like we can’t keep up with the latest gadgets and fast fashion trends, prompting the question - Does gift-giving really…
By Shelly Khushal Everyone has their favourite board game, with Crokinole, Jenga, Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly and Scrabble high among the most popular. In our house, we have many favourites: UNO, Battleship and Taboo. But our all-time favourite is Beat the…
Name: Niamh O’Laoghaire [Nee-iv Olera] Occupation: Director of the Varley Art Gallery of Markham How long have you been with the gallery? Seven years Why makes the Varley a unique place to see? Apart from our collection of works by Varley, some…
Chai & Write Workshop: Preparing for Winter Thursday November 18th, 2021 at 7pm (Zoom) Sliding Scale: $15-25 Sheniz Janmohamed is a poet, artist and educator. She is the author of three books and her writing has been published in journals…
Name: Sheniz Janmohamed Occupation: Author and Arts Educator How long have you lived in YR? Most of my life, since the age of 7! Why did you make YR home? While I moved away for university, I came back to work on my…
For Erin and Ralph, two seniors living in long-term care facilities in Markham, their memories of the Summer of ‘21 will be sweet music to their ears. While COVID-19 restrictions created mental health struggles, social isolation, and fear against…
Name: Jo-anne Marr Occupation: President & CEO, Oak Valley Health. How long have you lived in YR? Six years. Why did you make YR home? I have been working in York Region since 2007. What do you do for fun in YR? Cycling, trails, Fairy lake,…
The Indigenous Map Maker’s Room exhibit Opening Nov 5th - Latcham Art Centre’s Jeff Thomas is a nationally recognized Indigenous photo-based artist, writer, and curator. His work is featured in the Latcham Art Centre’s next exhibition The Indigenous Map Maker’s…
By Shelly Khushal Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights and symbolizes the Hindu New Year. It celebrates the victory of good over evil. For one Richmond Hill couple, Meleen and Barkha Sheth, it is a celebration of little…