My YR – Jo-anne Marr
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, restaurants & local entertainment. What is one summer/winter event that you never miss in YR? Local […]
Indigenous Map Maker, Winterfest at Wonderland and Chair Yoga among November happenings
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 Room, running Oct 30 to Jan 2. The Opening reception is Nov 5. Latcham Art […]
Corn mazes a great source of family fun across York Region
By Lori Hood Despite a less than stellar forecast for the weekend, my daughter and I were determined to get out to enjoy the fall air. It’s not easy to find things a 16-year-old will enjoy, but we’re both fans of a good corn maze, so that’s the journey’s destination. After a quick search and […]
Town of Stouffville
Discover the wonders and surprises of our scenic community with its extensive trail systems, great golf, pick-your-own/farm-gate markets and wineries. Visit the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre and Latcham Gallery. Ride the York Durham Heritage Railway, tour our outdoor sculptures or take in a performance at the Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment – Nineteen […]
Experience Treetop Trekking at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park
STOUFFVILLE: The first thing a first time visitor to Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park notices is its vastness. As you slowly snake along the winding road of this 108 hectare (267 acres) park, you pass groomed playing field after groomed playing field; interesting architectural remnants; a group of children playing ‘slip-and-slide’ on a hillside, a BMX […]