Connecting the Community

Why are they called wisdom teeth?

Dr. Kavita Gupta provides lots of information about wisdom teeth.  Why we have them. Why they can be a problem, but only for some.
 
Kavita can be contacted through Red House Dental's website Red House Dental | Ontario

Casting your vote in this upcoming provincial election

Marney Beck Robinson is the Public Engagement Liaison with Elections Ontario for the Richmond Hill riding.
She is working to get more people out to vote in this upcoming election.
You don't need to just go to the polls on February 27th.
If you have questions for her, please reach out to PEL_ed089@electionson.onmicrosoft.com
For more information including job opportunities please visit www.elections.on.ca
Are you wondering if you live in the riding?Click HERE for the riding of Richmond Hill
Click HERE for the riding of Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill

Pride Lands - a collaborative concert with George St. Kitts and the RH Philharmonic Orchestra

RHPO conductor, Dr. Jessica Kun, and musician and former Lion King performer, George St. Kitts, come together to perform this amazing music.In this podcast they talk about their musical careers and share why they love this music.
The concert is Feb. 15, 2025, 8 pm at the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts.Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Check out St. Kitts Music
 

Richmond Hill's German Language School - Deutsche Sprachschulen

"Sprechen Sie Deutsch?"
 
Did you know there is an active community of students, parents and teachers learning and teaching German in Richmond Hill? It's been around for almost 70 years!
 
Vanessa, Lars and Susanne were happy to share their experiences.
German Language Education | German School Toronto
To contact the Richmond Hill school please email richmondhill@dssgta.org

What is happening with our federal government? MP Leah Taylor Roy gives us some good insights

Leah address three things:
the choosing of the next leader of the Federal Liberal Party
what currently is happening in Ottawa
how we're dealing with Trump
She is really concerned about misinformation.
Here's her web site Leah Taylor Roy

Home Winterproofing Program. By Enbridge Gas. Need to know more?

Jennifer Cittidani from Enbridge Gas talks about which products and services can be provided, at no cost, to eligible residents.
More info here Home Winterproofing Program (HWP) | Ontario | Enbridge Gas

"Let's go to the EX" - NO the Richmond Hill Winter Carnival!!!

Doug Elliott, one of the co-chairs of the 56th Annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival, talks about all the fun things to do.  A great family event! 
Saturday February 1st & Sunday February 2nd.
The weather should be perfect!
www.wintercarnival.net
 
Richmond Hill Winter Carnival Facebook
 

Jason, "Why are you interested in politics?"

Jason Cherniak is the provincial liberal candidate for Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill riding. 
He had thought there'd be more time to get out in the community but the election was called today (Jan. 24th).   
He does know the community well.Jason can be reached at jason@jasoncherniak.ca
His web site is http://LiberalJason.ca

Nearby Niagara University of Ontario offers very relevant programs

Dr. Galina Boiarintseva gives us the long history of Niagara University. The Niagara University of Ontario is located on Hwy 7 & Jane.  It has just expanded and is offering relevant graduate and post baccalaureate programs. 
Check it out NU Ontario Is Private University Offering Graduate & Post-baccalaureate Programs

Chinese New Year is coming, and it will be the year of the snake!

Simon Cui, Richmond Hill Ward 4 councillor, grew up in China and can tell us all about this celebration.  And he says we don't have to be worried about snakes.  They can turn into dragons!
 
Simon can be reached at: 437-326-0206  simon.cui@richmondhill.ca
Here's his website- https://simoncui.ca   If you are a Richmond Hill Ward 4 resident, consider signing up for his newsletter.