Home Renovation Tax Credit - find your receipts! One of the most talked-about tax measures from the 2009 federal budget is likely to be the HTRC. It is a new tax credit available to homeowners for home improvements to a principle residence. I have listed the following frequently asked questions and... more
Carrville Community Garden Welcomes New Locavores Share in the healthy joys of growing and eating your own fresh foods at the Carrville Community Garden. This is a great opportunity to grow your own organic vegetables.
This community group welcomes new locavores
The members:
>Share in pla... more
Town's Tap Water Delivers Richmond Hill's drinking water is very safe.
The 2009 Ministry of Environment Annual Report (MOE) stated that through the consistent hard work and diligence of the Town’s Engineering and Public Works staff and their ongoing efforts to co... more
Milder Weather - Lakes and Streams are Dangerously Unsafe Through awareness, enforcement and public education, the York Regional Police Marine Unit is reminding residents of the importance of staying safe as a result of the milder weather we have been experiencing the last few days.
Open water... more
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario: Office Volunteers The Heart & Stroke Foundation are presently in need of highly reliable, detail-oriented office volunteers to help out with office tasks such as making phone calls, filing, photocopying, counting money, receipt writing and data entry. ... more
GET READY, GET SET......Relay for Life The Relay for Life is not until June 18th but now is a good time to get started, get ready and go set your calendars find your team and start to get sponsors!
The Relay for Life is happening here in Richmond Hill at the Richmond Green, as it has for... more
RECIPE OF THE MONTH - Broiled Eggplant with Provolone and Tomato Vinaigrette Broiled Eggplant with Provolone and Tomato Vinaigrette (makes 4 servings)
Ingredients:
Tomato Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
1 small unpeeled eggplant, cut into eight 3/4-inch slices (about 1 lb.)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 teas... more
cognizance: one facet of anger one facet of anger is to add emphasis … if you are trying to convey crucial information to someone there will be a tendency to become more aggressive in order to demonstrate to the other party the importance of the issue, especially if they do... more
OFFERING A HAND - Helpmate It is very likely that you have been helped by Helpmate
Helpmate has been in Richmond Hill for over 40 years.
Helpmate coordinates volunteers and provides community information
Here are some examples of how it helps: - Manages a data bas... more
WHAT ARE THE POLICE UP TO? - Operation Cross Smart The police are pleading with us to be cautious and pay attention - both as motorists and pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths this year are alarming
In York Region: Fatalities in 2008 - 7 Fatalities in 2009 - 6 Fatalities in first 7 weeks of 2010 - 3... more
March Break Children's Art Classes at the Mill Pond Gallery Children's art classes will be offered on the March Break at the Mill Pond Gallery (314 Mill Street)
These classes involve: > Painting > Drawing > Sculpture > Pottery
These classes are for children 8- 16 years old ... more
OFFERING A HAND - Jewish Family and Child Servies It is not just Jewish families that Jewish Family & Child (JFandCS) offers a hand to.
One of the locations of JF&CS is right outside the Richmond Hill border at the Promenade Mall.
Up on the third floor a lot is going on. They offer program... more
GANDHI, KING, IKEDA: a legacy of building peace An international traveling exhibition, focusing on three world leaders with a profound dedication to human rights and world peace. Featuring colourful photographs, inspiring quotes, and factual information, the exhibition focuses on the lives of >... more
Red Cross First Aid Courses The York Region Red Cross Society is offering the two day first aid course many times this winter. There's no excuse not to get certified! January 2nd & 3rd - Oakridges Location - 8:30 to 5:30 6th & 7th - Rexall Health... more
