All fun and games for York Region board-game designer
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 Parents, a trivia game that pits kids versus parents in a battle of general knowledge. […]
Vaughan artist responds to pandemic with The Social Bubble
By Wayne Doyle The Social Bubble is a public art installation created by Alysha Rocca, a Vaughan-born artist, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to show the resilience of artists and our community. Alysha studied at Ontario College of Arts and Design University where she earned a BFA in Drawing and Painting. Her creative practice […]
Writing workshop invites York residents to welcome winter
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 and anthologies including Arc Poetry Magazine, Descant and CV2. She is the founder of Questions […]
My YR – Sheniz Janmohamed
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 first book and decided to stay. Being close to where I grew up reminds me […]
Sounds of Summer resonate for York Region seniors
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 disease and health complications for many seniors, Erin and Ralph spent their summer playing music […]
York Region remembers – Lest We Forget
By Bryen Dunn Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on those who so bravely gave their time, and sometimes their lives, toward achieving global freedom for all. This year, most Remembrance Day events are virtual or by invite only to veterans. There’s also a new initiative being launched in York Region to ensure every […]
Four-season trail system invites slow discovery of York Region
By Bryen Dunn There’s no better way to explore the great outdoors and catch the last of the changing colours of the fall season than on two feet or two wheels. Born of ancient routes used by Indigenous Peoples, the hiking and biking trail network in York Region now extends throughout each of the nine […]
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 […]
Diwali: celebrations scaled back with virtual options
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 rituals. “We clean our home, set up diyas (oil lamp made from clay, with a […]
How to have a safe and happy Halloween across York Region
By Shelly Khushal The pandemic has changed the way we think about many things, including Halloween. This year Halloween will look and feel different. Here are some tips to help ensure a healthy, fun and safe experience for the little trick-or-treators. Five Halloween Safety Tips Costume Safety – Children should wear properly fitted costumes so […]