Connecting the Community

In this interview, York Region District School Board Trustee Robert Kolosowski discusses the impact of social media on students, policies to manage cell phone use, and strategies to promote mental health and responsible technology use among youth.

Robert can be reached at [email protected]

In this engaging interview, Brooke Scott, manager of the Village Market, shares insights into local organic farming, the importance of supporting local food systems, and community-building activities at the market.

Discover how local farmers adapt to global challenges, the benefits of eating seasonally and locally, and upcoming events that foster community connection.

Brooke can be reached at  [email protected] Ask her to be added to the weekly email announcing their vendors and activities.

Here's their website village market

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In this engaging interview, Juni L. Yeung discusses her advocacy for establishing a public archery range in Richmond Hill, exploring the history, requirements, safety, costs, and community benefits of archery.

She shares insights into the cultural significance, technical aspects, and community activities surrounding archery, emphasizing its role in community building and cultural preservation.

Here's how to reach Juni and the archery organizations she spoke about:

In this interview, Scott Thompson, Richmond Hill Ward 2 Councillor, discusses his upcoming Community Safety and Well-being Town Hall, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, coordinated responses to complex issues like homelessness, and the role residents can play in fostering a safer community.

Click HERE to register and submit questions for this April 30th event.

Here's Scott's website and link to his May 30th Community News & Upcoming Events | Councillor Scott Thompson Ward 2 Richmond Hill

This podcast features a discussion on the Richmond Hill Mentoring Plus program, highlighting its impact on community, mentorship strategies, and future plans.

Learn how intergenerational mentoring benefits both mentors and students, and discover ways to get involved.

David Silverman, Aleli Gulak and Monica Olsen would love to hear from you.

In this engaging interview, Mansour Noorbakhsh shares his journey from engineer to poet, explores the power of poetry in cultural and political activism, and discusses his upcoming anthology 'Where Words Defeat Bullets'.

Discover how poetry fosters intercultural dialogue, supports human rights, and unites communities across borders.

Click on these links to discover Mansour's writings:

Where Words Defeat Bullets – Asemana Books

In Search of Shared Wishes by Mansour Noorbakhsh | The FriesenPress Bookstore

One Hundred Nights of Yearning – Asemana Books

In this inspiring interview, Diana Graham, a board member of the Hockey Association for the Developmentally Challenged (HADC), shares the organization’s mission, community impact, and upcoming golf tournament to support athletes with developmental challenges.

Discover how sports foster inclusion, independence, and community support for individuals with special needs.

Here's their website HADC Gladiators | HADC Gladiators Hockey

Join us as we explore the significance of Easter, its history, traditions, and how different Christian denominations celebrate this pivotal holiday.

Our guest, David Kim-Cragg, shares insights into the story of Jesus' resurrection, the meaning behind various Easter customs, and the importance of interfaith understanding.

Please see St. Mathew's United Church website for contact info for David, and the details for their Easter services, including the April 5th, 7 am Easter Sunday Sunrise & Breakfast. St. Matthew's United Church, Richmond Hill

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Reverend Mini Choi, the new minister at Richmond Hill United Church, as she shares her remarkable journey from broadcasting in Hong Kong to leading a vibrant faith community in Canada.

Discover how her creative background enriches her ministry, her vision for community renewal, and the power of art and music in faith expression.

Check out the church's website Richmond Hill United Church and Facebook page  Facebook

In this engaging interview, Jenn Silver shares her journey from corporate creative director to founder of the Creative Caravan, a mobile workshop business that fosters creativity, connection, and mental well-being across communities.

Discover how her innovative approach promotes social prescribing, mental health, and community resilience.