Connecting the Community

Discover the positive things happening in the community - the organizations, the event, the initiatives and the people. Community building is not building walls - it is people coming together. Connecting the Community.

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Episodes

7 days ago

Yvonne Kelly and Veronica Jouaneh from York Region Food for Learning talk about the shortfalls of the student nutrition programs.  York Region Food for Learning
Consider getting some Smile Cookies next week. Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie — York Region Food for Learning

Monday Nov 11, 2024

Mayor David West tells us about presenting at the United Nations headquarters in New York about Richmond Hill being a Frontrunner City at the Global Forum on Human Settlement at the invitation of the Urban Economy Forum 
What's next? There are lots of opportunities to be a more resilient city.Sign up for David's monthly newsletter Mayor David West – Richmond Hill

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024

Peg Hiscoke talks to Marj about the event she is involved with, "Hands & Hearts for Africa - Putting the Planet First", happening Nov. 23 and 24, at the Richmond Hill United Church.   Hands and Hearts for Africa EcoFest | OnRichmondHill
 
Peg hopes you'll learn just one little thing to help protect our planet.

Thursday Oct 31, 2024

Franz Hartmann outlines An Alliance for a Liveable Ontario's campaign of Five Ways Home.
Build in the Right Place
Build a Wide Variety of Housing Types
Build Smarter & Faster
Invest Heavily in Non-Market Affordable Housing
Make Housing Affordable and Part of Liveable Communities
Consider signing up for the newsletter - sign up is on the bottom of the home page.
If you live in Richmond Hill check out Liveable Richmond Hill

Thursday Oct 24, 2024

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
Arizona
Georgia
Michigan
Nevada
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
 

Thursday Oct 24, 2024

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

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024

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.

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024

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

Friday Oct 18, 2024

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)

Monday Oct 14, 2024

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 michael.braithwaite@bluedoor.ca
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) 

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