Vaughan's Elementary Schools
14 Apr 2015

Vaughan’s Elementary Schools – Making the Grade

How do Vaughan’s elementary schools stack up? When it comes to academics, Vaughan is comfortably above average, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual School Report Cards. The study from the independent public policy think-tank looks at over 3,000 elementary schools...
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08 Aug 2014

Belinda’s Place Reaches Its 1$ Million Fundraising Goal – Newmarket

Belinda’s Place, the first and only shelter exclusively for single homeless women in York Region, which is expected to open its doors in the spring of 2015, has met its $1 million fundraising goal thanks to two final generous donations....
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08 Aug 2014

Setting the Bar – Vivian Risi

There’s nothing Vivian Risi does that is done the ordinary way. Her manner of philanthropy especially goes beyond the commonplace, motioning a special kind of collective awe from the public and her peers. From raising millions for society’s most vulnerable,...
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10 Feb 2014

Thornhill to Host Special Olympics Tournament

THORNHILL TO HOST SPECIAL OLYMPICS TOURNAMENT The Olympic Games may be taking place thousands of kilometres away, but there’s a spirit of sportsmanship being celebrated right in our own backyard: On Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Holy Trinity School in Thornhill,...
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05 Feb 2014

Viva La Diva Night: A Night at the Oscars

VIVA LA DIVA NIGHT: A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS Think shopping, raffle prizes, dancing and fireworks: so goes the annual Viva La Diva Night hosted by Eagles Nest Golf Club, all in support of the Yellow Brick House’s Capital Campaign....
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25 Sep 2013

Hand in Hand: Building and Helping Communities

Roads, houses and schools make up the physical infrastructure of our neighborhoods. But equally important is the social infrastructure that helps people connect to their community and their neighbors. This is something that the GTA’s building industry understands and supports....
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18 Jun 2013

OFFICIAL OPENING OF MAPLEGLEN RESIDENCES

The Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program has reached Vaughan. After contributing more than $5.8 million towards the construction of 84 affordable housing rental units for low-income seniors, Mapleglen Residences was officially opened on May 16, 2013. “The Government of Canada is...
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18 Jun 2013

LADIES’ MARTINI NIGHT

The Meta Foundation recently hosted Ladies’ Martini Night in honour of the Meta Centre, a non-profit organization devoted to supporting children and adults with disabilities in Toronto and York Region. Taking place at Brampton’s Embassy Grand Convention Centre, the event...
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28 Jan 2013

Weddiquette

Who to bring, what to wear, when to leave, how much to give and why it all matters. The evolution of wedding guest etiquette. THE PRESENT MOMENT While the rule of thumb used to be that you pay for your...
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