Author: Dave Gordon

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No boredom allowed at Markham Fair

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 Dave Gordon 36 Views 0 Comments a demolition derby, fireworks, markham fair, rodeo, Truck and Tractor Pull

Where can you get monster truck races, gymnastic performances, a rodeo, fireworks, a demolition derby and hundreds of other show-stopping,

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Leisure 

Enjoy the area’s staycations for the new season

May 6, 2018May 7, 2018 Dave Gordon 37 Views 0 Comments Beare Wetlands, Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Milne Dam Conservation Area, Rouge River, Staycation

Now that the weather’s looking like springtime again, there’s plenty to appreciate in the great (and warmer) outdoors. And you

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Spring cleaning tips mom never told you about

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Dave Gordon 39 Views 0 Comments molly maid, spring cleaning

That time of year has come again – time to break out those Scrub Daddy sponges once more and get

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Community 

The tax man could leave you with less this year

February 10, 2018February 12, 2018 Dave Gordon 43 Views 0 Comments CRA, fitness tax credit, incoming splitting, Liberals, taxes, transit pass

When filing your taxes this year, there might be a few added “ouches”. New changes in federal tax laws mean

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Minimum wage change may see minimum good

January 8, 2018January 12, 2018 Dave Gordon 87 Views 0 Comments Kathleen Wynne, Minimum wage, Ontario Liberals

Though the rationale to increase the minimum wage in Ontario was to ease financial struggle for low-income earners, the by-product

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Arts & Entertainment 

Kiefer Sutherland to perform at Discovery Gala

October 10, 2017October 13, 2017 Dave Gordon 42 Views 0 Comments Designated Survivor, Down in a hole, flato markham theatre, kiefer sutherland, Not enough whiskey

He played counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer in the heart-racing show 24, and currently plays the US president in the heart-pounding

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Enjoy a staycation of beer and beaches

September 4, 2017September 5, 2017 Dave Gordon 43 Views 0 Comments beer, beer around the bay, collingwood, creemore, side launch, wasaga

There’s a hoppin’ beer tour not far away, showcasing a string of off the beaten path distilleries, as well as

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Hateful messages spray painted at local schools

August 21, 2017 Dave Gordon 49 Views 0 Comments anti-Semitism, graffiti, Jewish, KKK, Markham District High School, Reesor Park, Star of David, vandalism

Anti-Semitic and racist graffiti was discovered Aug. 20 at three Markham schools

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