The Greater Toronto Area Realtors have just released the latest sales report for April 2013. Last month, 9,811 transactions were reported through the TorontoMLS system, which marks a 2.1% decrease in sales compared to April 2012.
On the other hand, a number of other sales indicators were in positive territory on a year-over-year basis. The number of new listings put on the market 18,270 (up 10.9%), ...
Posted by David Cheung
on May 18, 2013
If you have an appreciation for artistic creations, then come watch great art in the making at the Plein Air Art Challenge on Victoria Day, May 20th from 12:30pm to 5pm.
This is the first painting competition organized by the Ontario Plein Air Society. It is a free event that will take place at Varley Art Gallery (216 Main Street Unionville), where artists will be competing for a chance to win cash ...
Posted by David Cheung
on May 15, 2013
Are you looking for a way to become more connected to your community? Are you interested in learning how you could give back to your community?
If so, the Angus Glen Library is recruiting volunteers for its summer programs.
There will be a volunteer recruitment session on Saturday, May 11, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, which will provide more information on what sorts of volunteer opportunities are available. ...
Posted by David Cheung
on May 6, 2013
With spring in full swing, there are plenty of festivities taking place in Markham to keep your agenda packed! Saturday, May 4 marks the second annual Markham Youth Expo. This event is hosted by the Mayor's Youth Task Force, which is a subsidiary of the Markham Council consisting largely of local youth, as well as town councillors and the Markham mayor. Held at the Markham Civic Center at Warden and ...
Posted by David Cheung
on April 24, 2013
Team tryouts on Saturday April 20th are cancelled due to poor weather. Tryouts will take place as scheduled on Sunday and also next Saturday, April 27. Tryouts for Major and A teams: 11:00-12:30, B teams: 12:30-2:00, C teams: 2:00-3:30.
For further information please email teams@unionvilletennisclub.ca
Posted by David Cheung
on April 20, 2013
Are you a youth in grades 9-12 with a sense of adventure and a competitive spirit? If so, you may be interested in taking part in Markham's annual Mayor's Youth Task Force on April 28th for a chance to win $500 in prize money.
Each team of two individuals will complete various activities at stations set up across Markham in order to obtain clues for the next destination. This is an exciting and ...
Posted by David Cheung
on April 20, 2013
The Greater Toronto Area Realtors have just released the latest housing figures for March 2013. Last month, there were 7,765 transactions made through the TorontoMLS system, a 17 per cent fall on a year-over-year basis.
According to Ann Hannah, president of the Toronto Real Estate Board, "Some households have put their decision to purchase on hold as a result of stricter lending guidelines, …the ...
Posted by David Cheung
on April 13, 2013
On Saturday, April 6, the City of Markham will be holding their annual Fit for Heart fundraiser in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, with all proceeds going to the foundation for research and education.
The event will take place from 1pm to 5pm in the gymnasium of the Cornell Community Centre, located at 3201 Bur Oak Avenue. Registration starts at noon.
There will be food vendors, give-aways, ...
Posted by David Cheung
on April 1, 2013
Come celebrate Easter with the family at the thirteenth annual Easter Family Fun Fair at Markville Secondary School in Markham. The event, sponsored by the Cornerstone Christian Community Church, will take place next Sunday, March 31, from 11am to 1pm.
There will be a variety of fun activities, including Easter egg hunts for toddlers, face painting, an inflatable castle and slide, and a family photo ...
Posted by David Cheung
on March 25, 2013
The computer, through its wide range of applications, is a useful and,for many, an indispensable tool for being efficient and staying connected with friends and loved ones, among many other things. If you are a beginner computer user or an amateur looking to further cultivate your computer skills, drop by TwinBytes on Friday, March 22, for a free training session on Windows 8. Twin Bytes is a computer ...
Posted by David Cheung
on March 16, 2013