To the Editor:
Our wonderful community is indeed making a difference in cancer research. This year’s Terry Fox Run contributed over $85,000 to cancer research. Over 100 volunteers made the community event very efficient and fun and our local schools that participated raised funds and helped spread Terry Fox’s […]
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Terry’s total tops $85,000
Studio Tour organizers thank supporters
We wish to thank all the people who helped to make the Seventh Annual Whitchurch-Stouffville Studio Tour such a tremendous success.
To the visitors, both local and from afar, we thank you for coming into the homes and studios of our participating artists. All were friendly, encouraging and voiced their enjoyment with the tour.
To our […]
Making your voice heard
Apathy is the new black.
Consider the recent provincial election, which netted a record low turnout of 52 per cent of eligible voters. Let’s hope the same attitudes don’t prevail when it comes to an invitation for residents to review and comment on Ninth Line reconstruction in the wake of revised […]
Treasures and Heirlooms
A crisp and hopefully dry November to everyone.Here we have a fun group of toys. The jeep, self-propelled gun and the weasel armoured car were made by the Lesney Co. of England in the 1970s and are what is referred to as “Matchbox” toys.The Matchbox name started in 1953 as a brand name of the […]
On The Run
All runners have stories to tell of human spirit and courage. Markham resident Todd Sinclair’s story took place at the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon on Sept. 30.
Todd had run the Ottawa marathon in May 2005 hoping to qualify
Spirit of Legislation Ignored
In one of my previous columns I said that this council would rather apologize than ask permission. I have changed my mind. Rather than apologizing, they seem to prefer to use their consultants as a shield to hide behind.
Reesor comes to Stouffville
After a successful debut at the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival, the Sunshine Players will bring Reesor to Stouffville for a performance at Parkview Village Auditorium on Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. The production is based on the real-life story of
Stouffville Legion offers a warm welcome to all
On Oct. 17, Dennis Alsop locked the doors of his Main Street insurance business, and with his five staff members, headed over to the Legion Hall for a roast beef dinner, as they’ve done for the past 12 years. “We like to support the
SIP dinner raises funds, hope for the future
Once again, the Stouffville Igoma Partnership (SIP) dinner on Oct. 19 was a night to remember. The annual event raised approximately $37,000, and organizers hope that total will reach more than $40,000 with the help of donation envelopes distributed in each program.In welcoming guests, SIP chair Peter Neufeld
Dogged by controversy
Our son Griffin’s eyes lit up like a Christmas tree when he opened up the package containing the gleaming white
My tank runneth over
“But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,/All losses are restored and sorrows end.” William Shakespeare.
Only dingbats whinge
My mother used words that I thought she had made up. The funny thing, though, is that I always knew what they meant. Maybe
Writer’s block takes on new meaning
Living life alone is filled with new and nerve-wracking experiences. Over the years, Rick and I developed our own areas
Previous Stories
- Terry’s total tops $85,000
- Studio Tour organizers thank supporters
- Making your voice heard
- Treasures and Heirlooms
- On The Run
- Spirit of Legislation Ignored
- Reesor comes to Stouffville
- Stouffville Legion offers a warm welcome to all
- SIP dinner raises funds, hope for the future
- Dogged by controversy
- My tank runneth over
- Only dingbats whinge
