Karen Cockburn admits to being afraid of heights. But you’d never know it given the degree of loftiness she attained at the recent Olympic Games in Beijing.
Canada’s 27-year-old Queen of Bounce is being held in the highest regard across the nation since claiming her second Olympic Silver Medal in four years, which along with a Bronze […]
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Karen jumps for Olympic Joy
SIP to host annual fundraising dinner
On Friday Oct. 17, the annual fundraising dinner for the Stouffville Igoma Partnership will be held at EastRidge Missionary Church.
The partnership was established in 2003 to raise funds for the town of Igoma in Tanzania, where lack of access to health care, education and clean water has resulted in grinding poverty and high sickness and […]
Investing in our future
In the information age, the public library is a key component of a vibrant community.
Originally a repository for books and written records, today’s library has expanded to include computers, audio-visual materials, microfiche and internet access. As well, the Whitchurch-Stouffville Library offers an impressive array of courses and workshops for people of all ages and incomes, […]
Donors meet Richard’s Challenge magnificently
The Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity exceeded its goal for Richard’s Challenge* with the help of some wonderful donors. Thanks to everyone who responded to our request for assistance with our funding shortfall. We received over $34,000 in donations and together with Richard’s $20,000 in matching funds, we have a grand total of $53,000! An amazing […]
Reader defends gun ownership
Steve Pliakes’ anti-gun letter might confuse your readers as to the truth about so-called gun control laws. First off, guns and swords don’t kill — they are inanimate objects. Only a human agent has the will and volition to use a gun or a sword, and only their will and volition will determine if that […]
Life in the slow lane
On the cusp of my dotage I find myself an unenthralled spectator at the theatre of dubious delights that makes up modern life.
I have no idea how to text message, illegally copy movies from the internet or discern a hummable tune from the thumping beat of techno or rap music. I hate big box stores, […]
On The Run
For months I have been writing about people like you.
September at the Latcham Gallery
On Sept. 6, The Changing Face of York Region opens at the Latcham Gallery.
The gallery invited area artists to submit works on the topic for a curated fall exhibition. Mount Albert artist Christina Baranieski is interested in the abstract shapes, patterns, textures and movement in nature. Her pastel drawings juxtapose nature and technology, encouraging viewers […]
Letter from Abu Dhabi
I thought that living in a new country would be a big adjustment.
That back to school feeling
Every year just before Labour Day weekend I find myself in the “back to school” sections of major school supply retailers,
Stouffvillicious “A Taste of Harvest”
From noon until 6 p.m. on Sept. 13, the Stouffville BIA invites residents to indulge in local gourmet delicacies at Stouffvillicious,
Dopey rules ignore reality
There was a time when the folks who ran the Olympic Games believed that the only true champion was an amateur. In 1912 Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in Stockholm and the King of Sweden called him “the greatest athlete in the world”.
But not long after, it was discovered that he had once accepted […]
Terry’s enduring dream
In the 28 years since Terry Fox made his heroic attempt to run across Canada,
Local Artists Featured in Markham 48 Tour
The fifth annual Markham 48 Studio Tour takes place Sept. 20 and 21 and features 20 artists from Stouffville, Ballantrae, Unionville and Markham.
A wide variety of artwork, including pottery, glass, jewellery, woodwork, photography and paintings, will be on display at 13 different locations. Visitors are invited to fill out a ballot at each studio for a […]
Previous Stories
- Karen jumps for Olympic Joy
- SIP to host annual fundraising dinner
- Investing in our future
- Donors meet Richard’s Challenge magnificently
- Reader defends gun ownership
- Life in the slow lane
- On The Run
- September at the Latcham Gallery
- Letter from Abu Dhabi
- That back to school feeling
- Stouffvillicious “A Taste of Harvest”
- Dopey rules ignore reality
- Terry’s enduring dream
- Local Artists Featured in Markham 48 Tour
- Home is where the heart is
