Connecting the Community

Hear about the newly established Trauma Incident Response Protocol

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 

Enjoying shopping at the Village Market

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 
 
 

"We're under threat of cyber attacks". Let's do something about it!

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

Tangorium - a fusion of musical genres with evocative videography. Coming soon to Richmond Hill.

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
 Listen here

The Paper Butterfly. A beautifully illustrated magical journey of discovery.

Local artist and author, Ona Kingdon, tells us about creating the book and instills ins us a message of loving and protecting the nature that surrounds us. 
Her reading a passage from the book is delightful!
 
Here is her website www.emotiveexpressions.ca
 
Here are links to purchase the book
The Paper Butterfly: Kingdon, Ona, Kingdon, Ona: 9780986711114: Books - Amazon.ca
 
Follow Ona on Facebook (20+) ona kingdon 'emotive expressions' - Search Results | Facebook

Invisible Threads: Stories of Mothers, Migration & Resilience.

Richmond Hill artist, Par Nair, talks about her exhibit at the Central Library.  She uses embroidery to create this exhibit. A lot of thought and feelings are in her creations. 
 
Follow Par on Instagram at @parnairr
Here's the info on the October 5th workshop  Embroidery with Artist: Par Nair

Helping Other Parents Everywhere . Yes, parenting can be challenging

HOPE supports parents and guardians concerned about a young person aged 13 and up. Concerns may include the young person's mental health, substance misuse or addiction, school issues, trouble with the law, and more. 
HOPE - Helping Other Parents Everywhere: www.hope4parents.ca, info@hope4parents.ca, 1-866-492-1299
 
Here are some suggested resources:
Strong Minds Strong Kids Psychology Canada (SMSK): https://strongmindsstrongkids.org/en/
SMSK serves parents and children of all ages, from newborns up. SMSK offers webinars and other resources for parents and kids to help them manage stress and other ups and downs in life. 
Drug Free Kids Canada: https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org
DFKC offers webinars, written materials and live advice to parents 24/7
 
Family Navigation Project: https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=family-navigation-project
FNP supports families and youth ages 11 - 29  who are struggling with serious mental health and/or addiction issues

Empowering against gender based violence, particularly amongst new immigrants.

Magda Diaz is working with CCSYR to really make a difference in the lives of new immigrant women.  And all women will be empowered by attending this event she is organizing. 
Check it out Her 2024 
Magda can be reached at mdiaz@ccsyr.org

Understanding music, particularly of the 60s and 70s. Insights from musicologist Dr. Mike Daley.

Mike Daley really knows this music. ....and he's doing a performance/lecture September 29th, 2024 and Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, featuring the music of Burt Bacharach. Enrichment and entertainment.
Get tickets here:
Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Burt Bacharach Story Tickets, Sun, 29 Sep 2024 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite
Check out all that Mike has to offer Mike Daley (mikedaleymusic.com)
 

Local author Yvonne Blackwood talks about her new spy thriller novel, The Ambition

Reading the book, you can tell that Yvonne lives in York Region and was a banker. 
Although she has written many books this is her first adult novel. 
Her trailer describes it as  "An entertaining, sexy, cat and mouse thriller set in Toronto’s growing cosmopolitan city’s building industry scene, exuding in delightful prose, banking problems where affluence, and small business intersect.” Click HERE to watch
Here is the link to the GoodReads giveaway Book giveaway for The Ambition by Yvonne Blackwood Aug 20-Sep 18, 2024 (goodreads.com)
You can order it on Amazon Amazon.ca : yvonne blackwood
Currently, Indigo has the e-book only The Ambition book by yvonne blackwood, (Kobo eBook) | Indigo
Here is her website
Yvonne Blackwood – AUTHOR