Richmond Hill Liberal – 10 October 2013 Roan is a five-month-old black Labrador retriever and he is bilingual. Roan is being trained as a canine vision dog guide for Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Carol Catt is his … Continue reading
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Youth jobs program gets funding boost
Richmond Hill Liberal – 3 Oct 2013 360 Kids now has a new cheque to go with its new name. 360 Kids, formerly known as Pathways for Children, Youth and Families for York Region, received more than $400,000 for their … Continue reading
She’s running for her daughter and for cure
Richmond Hill Liberal – 27 Sept 2013 A sea of pink will run through Richmond Hill Sunday, Oct. 6. That’s when CIBC’s Richmond Hill/Markham Run for the Cure returns to raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Bonnie … Continue reading
New homework program credits volunteer hours
Richmond Hill Liberal – 12 Sept 2013
For high school students, it can be difficult to find — and be passionate about — volunteer work within the community.
Homework Plus is an independent learning enhancement program helping students learn academic and workplace skills, while raising money for a good cause. The Centre for Immigrant and Community Services is launching this brand new program Sept. 18.
“It’s a different take on the traditional homework club,” said Amir Akbari, developer and organizer of the program. “It’s similar to an ISU (independent study) in that we provide the support, but it’s up to the students to do the research and come up with the concepts.”
Culture of Life grows among students
The Catholic Register – 1 March 2013 RICHMOND HILL, ONT. – The pro-life movement is spreading in the halls of St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School. The Richmond Hill high school hosted a social justice conference Feb. 20 to … Continue reading