Connecting the Community

YRP Detective Sylvester talks about ICE - Internet Child Exploitation

Yes, it happens here.
We won't let our kids walk to the corner store but we let them alone with devices to expose themselves to the world. 
Boys are really vulnerable.
Here's something to review
Internet Safety - York Regional Police (yrp.ca)Murray can be reached at 1480@yrp.ca

MP Leah Taylor Roy is passionate about protecting our environment

Leah has been protecting the environment long before she became a MP for the riding of Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill. 
Marj and Leah discuss land conservation, Indigenous environmental perspectives EVs and green taxonomy. And we try to untangle what the "Price on Pollution" really is. 
Here is a link on her web site to some of her statements on the Price of Pollution.  Price on Pollution | Leah Taylor Roy (leahtaylorroymp.ca)
And here is some info about the Carbon Rebate - 
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-carbon-rebate.html 

Who are the candidates running in the YRDSB by-election?

Marj talks with 4 of the candidates who have put themselves forward to be the next YRDSB school trustee for Wards 1, 2 and 4. 
By-election 2024 - City of Richmond HillThere are short interviews with:
Susan Joseph
Robert Kolosowski
Sarah Mian
Sadra Nasseri
The questions asked to each are:
Tell us why you will be a good school trustee? What do you bring to the table?What are some strengths of YRDSB?
What do you see as some challenges facing YRDSB at the present time?
Do you believe that the police should have a presence in the schools?What do you believe the policies for cell phone use at school should be.
How important is it to be teaching about the climate crisis?
Check out the candidate info here Certified Candidates - City of Richmond Hill
 
 

Our shelters for abused women offer needed help, and they need help, YBH CEO Lorris Herenda explains.

Lorris Herenda has been CEO of the Yellow Brick House for 20 years.  Things are getting worse for both the numbers of women and children that need support and also the promised funding for the programs has not been forthcoming.
 
Lorris wants you not to hesitate to call or text if 24/7 if you or a friend or family member may be experiencing intimate partner violence.
Toll Free: 1-800-263-3247
 
Let our elected officials know that you'd like to see secure funding to support for supports of intimate partner violence.Here's who to contact:
Federal Richmond Hill South - Majid Jowhari (libparl.ca)
Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill About | MP Leah Taylor Roy (leahtaylorroymp.ca)
 
Provincial 
Richmond Hill South Daisy Wai, MPP | Richmond Hill
Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill About Michael Parsa, MPP (michaelparsampp.ca)
 
 

The mayor of Richmond Hill has been talking to other mayors

David West has been busy visiting mayors in Texas and Calgary. He is proud of Richmond Hill but acknowledges that there are challenges. 
Consider signing up for his newsletter Mayor David West – Richmond Hill (davidwest-richmondhill.ca)

Experience the rhythm of Africa. Bukky Ojo talks about the June 21st

Bukky Ojo is the promoter of Bepraize Sax Live event happening at RHCPA on Friday June 21st.  We talked about African music and African rice. This is an event to continue to celebrate our cultural diversity. 
 
Here's their website BePraizeSax – BePraizeSax
 
Bukky can be reached at bukolao@hotmail.com or 416 834-3299

This conversation was for the birds! Diana and Marj want every Richmond Hill resident to vote for their bird!

Here is the link to vote and to find out more about the birds and the Bird Team. 
Birds in Richmond Hill - City of Richmond Hill
If you would like to contact Diana please send her an email at greeningthehill@richmondhill.ca
For Facebook users check out and follow 
https://facebook.com/birdfriendlyrichmondhill
You may want to download this Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see (allaboutbirds.org)
 
And "Go Red Wing Blackbird Go!"
 

Let's Connect - bringing community groups together at Delmanor, May 31st

Marj talks with Susan Applebaum the Community Relations Manager at Delmanor Elgin Mills about this event.  She really hopes people come up and visit her and her Delmanor "family". 
Susan may be contacted at SApplebaum@Delmanor.com
Come meet these community groups Friday May 31st, 1:30 to 4:30
The Curtain Club
Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra
Richmond Hill Historical Society
Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club
Richmond Hill Arts Council
David Dunlap Observatory Defenders
Chorus York
Richvale Lions Club
Richmond Hill Public Library
Terry Fox Run - Oak Ridges
Destiny Toastmasters Club
New Horizons Seniors Band - York Region
L'Arche Daybreak
Richmond Hill Group of Artists
Click HERE for more information

What does the federal budget mean for Richmond Hill. A "no numbers" conversation with MP Jowhari

The conversation focused on affordable housing, Pharmacare, net-zero economy, EVs and supporting Ukrainian newcomers.
 
We did start the conversation talking about the new university that has come to Richmond Hill  - United Nations University  - Institute of Water, Environment and Health UNU-INWEH | United Nations University
 
Here is a link to the 2024 Federal Budget Budget 2024 (canada.ca)
As referenced in our conversation, here is some light reading :)
 
Global Supply Chain of EV Batteries
Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy
Government of Canada invests in E3 Lithium to advance Canada’s EV battery production
 
To contact Majid check out his web site Majid Jowhari (libparl.ca)

Michael Freethy talks about the creation and marketing of RHCPAs new season

Check out the new season and don't wait too long to book the shows you want to see. 
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts - Home (rhcentre.ca)
 
Michael Freethy can be reached at michael.freethy@richmondhill.ca