In an era when impersonal technology often trumps face-to-face communication, the news that York Regional Police have recently established foot patrols in local communities is a welcome development.
Archive for January 2009
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Falling in love with winter
The sixth annual Whitchurch-Stouffville Winter Carnival will be held on Valentine’s Day at Musselman’s Lake from 1 to 4 p.m.
February is for the birds
There are not many positive things I can find to say about February.
Taking Care of Business
If someone had told Mohsen and Farzaneh Dastoon just after they met in Iran back in the late 1970’s that they’d be running a pizza store in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada 13 years later, they would have reacted with utter disbelief.
Making the economy work
The world is changing at a startling speed. Economies are altering and realigning themselves in new and different ways with the Stock Exchange showing the price for this reinvention.
Community says goodbye to a great humanitarian
Peter Neufeld faced his battle with pancreatic cancer as he faced all obstacles; with grace, courage, determination and optimism.
Home from home
by Pam Mandich
I am home now. After coming to Canada for the Christmas holidays, it has become clear to me that Abu Dhabi is now home; at least for me, at least for now.
On The Run
by Robin Steckley
When cold, snowy, icy weather comes our way, resist the urge to hide inside!
A graphic approach to learning
One of the biggest challenges faced by parents and teachers in a high tech world is encouraging students to communicate effectively in writing.
Gung Hay Fat Choy: A Good and Prosperous New Year
The Chinese New Year is the most important celebration on the lunar-based Chinese Calendar.
No time for a nap
By Catherine Sword
When I was hired 20 years ago I was told June was a good month to begin work at our library.
Tighten your belts
A 5.9 per cent tax hike? When the federal government is slashing interest rates and taxes, when corporations are laying off people due to the recession, which is almost a depression; for those who cannot find a job or pay their taxes, is this the time to go on a spending spree?
February at the Latcham Gallery
This year the Latcham Gallery is celebrating a remarkable milestone. Started in 1979, it has been exhibiting work by contemporary Ontario artists for 30 years.
Movies on Main Street
The Stouffville Free Press is working on plans to sponsor a Film Circuit series at our beautiful new downtown arts centre, Nineteen on the Park, starting this fall.
A local hero
Whitchurch-Stouffville has long been known for its volunteerism and residents have contributed countless hours to make a difference at home and overseas.
Previous Stories
- Back to the future
- Falling in love with winter
- February is for the birds
- Taking Care of Business
- Making the economy work
- Community says goodbye to a great humanitarian
- Home from home
- On The Run
- A graphic approach to learning
- Gung Hay Fat Choy: A Good and Prosperous New Year
- No time for a nap
- Tighten your belts
- February at the Latcham Gallery
- Movies on Main Street
- International Guitar Competition encourages young musicians
- From Stouffville to the Symphony
- Scrambling for Dimes
- A Guide to Guys
