Program ‘set new benchmark’ for entrepreneurship
One student taught swimming lessons, another created a pen pal program and still another taught basketball to disenfranchised children. Those
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Walking Through the Fire with Indigenous artists and Sultans of String
What do Crystal Shawanda, Leela Gilday, Northern Cree powwow group, a dozen other Indigenous artists, and Roots band Sultans of
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Celebrating nature’s bounty
By Nick Cagna, Local Journalism Initiative reporter York Region is home to 21 forest tracts and more than 150 kilometres
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Vets mark the anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong
The weather wasn’t very nice to start but did not stop dozens of veterans and supporters from paying tribute to
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Markham Little Theatre returns with Drinking Alone
After a triumphant return to live performance last year, Markham Little Theatre returns for its 2023/2024 season with Norm Foster’s
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Building Safer Communities Fund targets Markham for resident-led initiatives
By Stephen Sweet, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Markham is working with the Canadian government to try and make our communities
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Markham students beat the heat in competition
A team of Markham students placed third out of nearly 50 teams in an international environment competition. Emily Lim, Kevin
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York U to create STEM ‘talent pipeline’
York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering k2i (kindergarten to industry) academy will put new 407 ETR funding towards creating a
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Getting creative at Latcham Art Centre
Latcham Art Centre (LAC) continues to engage the community with successful art programs. The LAC team has a lineup of
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New funding will help older adults stay active
New provincial funding promises to keep older adults active, engaged and fit through community programs and services. The City of
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