My YR – Joanne Wilder
Name: Joanne Wilder Occupation: On Air Personality Q107 How long have you lived in YR? I have lived in York Region on and off my whole life. I was born in Thornhill and spent part of my childhood there. I’ve moved around quite a bit but we’ve been in Newmarket now for a good 10 years. […]
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 […]
Thomasos Odyssey nearly over at McMichael
By Wayne Doyle If you haven’t seen the Denyse Thomasos show Odyssey at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection consider this fair warning – it closes October 24. If you miss it, you will have missed an incredible opportunity to view some fantastic paintings. The works in Odyssey are huge (ok, there are some smaller works […]
Great Taste of Ontario Food Passport
My YR – Diane Ward
Name: Diane Ward Occupation: Retired. Diamond Jubilee medal recipient/ farmer/ volunteer How long have you lived in YR? Almost 75 years What keeps you in YR? There are so many places in the Region to enjoy, Markham Fair stands out as an important part of Ontario’s heritage and a valuable place in which to make […]
My YR – Marc Saltzman
Name: Marc Saltzman Occupation: Tech Evangelist. Yes, as cheeky as that sounds, I do aim to preach about the benefits of technology, and how it can enhance and enrich your personal and professional lives. But per my bio below, I’m a technology columnist, author, radio and TV show host, and keynote speaker. How long have […]
My YR – Peter Neal
Name: Peter Neal Occupation: Co-owner Neal Brothers Foods Connection to YR: I grew up in Unionville from 1967-1977 then Aurora from 1977-1993. My company has been located in York Region for more than 33 years. What makes YR a great place to visit? York Region is a vast and incredibly diverse part of Ontario. A […]
My YR – Bruce Stapley
Name: Bruce Stapley Occupation: Advertising Executive How long have you lived in YR?: Almost 50 What is it about YR that you enjoy? To visit York Region is to experience an endless array of diverse cities and towns, charming rural settings and the outstanding trail network that comprises the York Regional Forest. It is a […]
Now is Time to Support Local Makers
There has never been a better time to support local businesses! Many local businesses are giving talented Canadian makers a new way to be seen, and a new platform to share their work. If you are in search of unique, one-of-a-kind creations you can’t get from the big box stores, then check out these three […]
York Region on the Big Screen
Curling up under a blanket by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and a great movie: that’s what the frosty days are all about. To save you the time of scrolling endlessly through Netflix for the perfect flick to watch, we’ve compiled a list of great movies you can knock off your list […]