Franz Hartmann outlines An Alliance for a Liveable Ontario's campaign of Five Ways Home.

1. Build in the Right Place

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David Leyton-Brown gives us a primer on the American voting system. It is much different than the Canadian system.

He warns us that there are 7 swing states to watch out for

1. Arizona

Marj has met someone from Uganda and thought her story was worthwhile for us to hear.  

If you can help out that would be great.  Fundraiser by David Imukat : Help Build a Better Atuitui Primary School

This Go Fund Me campaign does have photos of the project. 

To see photos of the school see the OnRichmondhill.com "Beyond Our Borders" article - Beyond Our Borders - talking with Petronella about a school in Uganda | OnRichmondHill

Many of us have wondered why people would vote for Trump.  Marj reached out to her American friends to find out.

Listen to this conversation with Julie, Marj's friend who lives in Arizona, to hear why she is voting for Trump.

Andrew Cross, Head of School, at Lauremont, talks about the school and the name change. 

And he talks about the school being part of the community.

Getting Your Child Future Ready | Lauremont School

There are 13 artists displaying their work at this historic home at Richmond Green. It is a beautiful place in all respects. 

Andrea, Sharon and Wendy talk about the local diverse art scene and invite you to come and see it.

Please see their web site for details, including a biography of each artist and the Make & Take opportunities.   SHOP LOCAL ART | Artists Coop Richmond Hill (artistscooprh.ca)

Michael Braithwaite, CEO of Blue Door, talks about the work that is being done to provide for those who find themselves homeless.  This includes the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser.  The event date is Feb. 22, 2025.  

Find out more about Blue Door

Michael can be reached at [email protected]

Mark your calendars now for Feb. 22nd, about 5 to 8 pm, for the Coldest Night of the Year.  The opportunity to sign up to walk or donate begins December 1st.  Richmond Hill (Blue Door) - Coldest Night of the Year 2024 Canada (cnoy.org)

Priti Ruparel from the Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) tells us about the special activities planned for Small Business Week (Oct. 19 to 25) and all the support she and the team at SBEC provide to our local businesses throughout the year.

Here's the link to the Oct. 19th Small Business Market at the Central Library

Small Business Market | Richmond Hill Public Library (rhpl.ca)

And to review what Priti talked about please see these 2 links.

Small Business Week - City of Richmond Hill

Small Business Enterprise Centre - City of Richmond Hill

Priti can be reached at [email protected]

Marj talks with Milena Day, the community coordinator for the Richmond Hill/Vaughan Trauma Incident Response  Protocol.  It's new.  

Milena really wants to work with the community to make it safer.

Here is the link to the survey Traumatic Incident Response Protocol Community Safety Standard Survey Richmond Hill/Vaughan (office.com)  Milena would be very happy if you would respond.  

You can contact TIRP at  [email protected] 

Lots of really good food.  And a good shopping experience.

The farmers grow their foods carefully. 

Marj talks with the Village Market Manager, Brooke Scott about buying local, organic seasonal foods, for their large families!

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