Connecting the Community

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 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) 

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 priti.ruparel@richmondhill.ca

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  TIRP@routescc.org 

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!
 
Sign up for their newsletter on their web site
villagemarket.ca 
 
Weekly updates on their Facebook page (20+) Facebook
Check them out on Instagram 
 
 

Richmond Hill resident, Peter DeVita, talks about the pervasive threat of cyber attacks.  He believes the federal government needs to step up and wants us to sign the petition to have a First Minister's conference to tackle these threats.
Here's the link to the petition:
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-5117
Remember to reply to the government's email to confirm your address.
 
Here is some media attention
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/under-threat-windsor-mp-engineers-call-for-emergency-action-to-fight-cybercrime
 
Have you been attacked and need help - CCCS (Canadian Center for Cyber Security) for Cyber Help
CCCS is part of CSE ( Communications Security Establishment  ) of the Fed gov
https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/incident-management
 
Here is another link for the procedure for reporting Fraud in Canada.
https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/fraud-and-scams/tips-and-advice/how-report-fraud-and-scams-canada
 
Interested in cyber security insurance?
https://www.zensurance.com/cyber-liability-insurance?utm_campaign&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&msclkid=3dbec491ed971fe5997ea2646961917a

Musician Michael Bridge expands on the concept of fusion. Michael Bridge is much more than an accordion player. 
Michael and his duo partner, Kornel Wolak, perform with the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra on October 26th.  More information and tickets at www.rhpo.ca
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