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  1. What is Hanukkah or Chanukah?
    What is Hanukkah or Chanukah?

                    Hanukkah or Chanukah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. Also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which usually falls in late November to January on the secular calendar.  In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication."    Chanukah ...

  2. Lights Out York Region!
    Lights Out York Region!

    Lights Out York Region   Last night 50,000 were left with no power in parts of York Region and Simcoe County. The power outage affected the areas of Aurora, Newmarket, Bradford, Georgina and Stouffville.   Strong winds sent high voltage power lines together causing problems at Hydro One’s Armitage Transformer Station in Newmarket.   At 5:49AM November 18, 2013 ...

  3. Cookies Aren’t Just For Santa
    Cookies Aren’t Just For Santa

    Bradford Santa Claus Parade 2013 The Santa Claus Parade Bradford was well attended this past Saturday November 16, 2013. It was wonderful weather for a parade Saturday night as creative, brightly lit floats and festive music moved along Holland Street in Bradford. The parade commenced promptly at 6:30PM from Bradford High School and carried South on Holland Street to Simcoe Road into the downtown ...

  4. Moving Into A New Neighborhood?
    Moving Into A New Neighborhood?

    Moving? Find A School Or School Board In Your Area There are many factors to consider when moving into a new neighborhood. Among those for new families or those with children includes choosing a great school district. The Ontario Ministry of Education has a great online resource that allows the public to search for schools. This school board finder that is updated daily; provides contact information ...

  5. Farmers Markets York Region Support Locally Grown Food And Home Made Products
    Farmers Markets York Region Support Locally Grown Food And Home Made Products

    Start Your Day Off With A Visit To Your Local Farmer's Market Farmers Markets are a great way to support local farmers and mingle with members in your community. They typically offer locally grown foods, homemade desserts and crafts. Not all Farmers Markets are the same, some offer live music, horse and wagon rides, special offers from local businesses or draws. Take time out of your busy week ...

  6. Check Out Performances Taking Place at Richmond Hill's Centre for the Performing Arts
    Check Out Performances Taking Place at Richmond Hill's Centre for the Performing Arts

    Buy Tickets for one of Many Entertaining Performances TODAY! Located in the downtown core of historic Richmond Hill, ON. Richmond Hill’s Centre for the Performing Arts is home to 43,000 square feet of professional entertainment that captures local, regional and national audiences. This theatre venue is a popular experience and attraction for a trip out in Richmond Hill. It offers ...

  7. Operation Clean Sweep in Richmond Hill, Ontario for PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK
    Operation Clean Sweep in Richmond Hill, Ontario for PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK

    PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK Richmond Hill, ON. is located centrally in York Region Ontario, Canada. As part of the Greater Toronto Area Richmond Hill is a community that is constantly offering local events to entertain residents within the community and peak their interests. Community events are a great way to get to know the community and the residents that live there-your neighbours! Pitch in CANADA ...

  8. Road Closures Highway 7 East, Markham, ON. and Richmond Hill, ON. Due to Construction
    Road Closures Highway 7 East, Markham, ON. and Richmond Hill, ON. Due to Construction

    Construction work, April 22–April 26 Released by VIVA next April 19, 2013 The following lane closures and construction work is scheduled to take place this weekend and next week on Highway 7 at the intersections of the north and south side streets indicated below. Please be advised that there may be noise impacts from this work. Dates are indicated when they have been confirmed. There are ...

  9. Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. Celebrates 25 Years of Professional Dedicated Service
    Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. Celebrates 25 Years of Professional Dedicated Service

    *Each office is Independantly Owned and Operated CENTURY 21® Heritage Group Ltd. celebrated 25 years of professional dedicated service on April 1, 2013. April 1, 2013 marked the anniversary of CENTURY 21® Heritage Group Ltd. Pamela Prescott the Owner of Heritage Group started with a three person office in Thornhill, ON. In twenty-five years of service the company has grown from ...

  10. Top 20 Best Cities to Live In
    Top 20 Best Cities to Live In

    According to Moneysense (Canada's Personal Finance Website) the top 20 cities of 2013 show Canadians where are the best places to live. This is Moneysenses's 8th annual list, where best places are determined by various qualifications. Things that are considered while determining best places to live include: incomes and employment,  the price of housing, weather, crime rates and access ...

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