Magna’s Walker looks to the future as Canada’s CEO of the Year

February 26, 2015 · 0 Comments

Nearly 30 years ago, Don Walker, an eight-year employee of General Motors, prepared to leave the company to strike out on his own. He wanted to start...

Industrial Parkway widening proposal is dead on arrival

A plan floated at Council to widen the entire length of Industrial Parkway to four lanes fizzled last week after staff reports pegged the project at more than $30 million.

We need to fight women being seen as “expendable” in society: Indigenous activist

Living in Downtown Toronto was rough as a young woman, says Becky Big Canoe. She was accosted. She was propositioned. When men passed by saying, “It’s an Indian”, she says she knew “exactly what their intent was by saying that.” “I couldn’t feel safe,” she says.

“Why doesn’t she just leave?” is a question that indicates a big problem

That is a common question fielded by Lorris Herenda, Executive Director of Yellow Brick House, as she aims to increase awareness of domestic violence faced by women in York Region.

Aurora Nursery finds new home after United Church fire

Last April, Melissa Giannotti and Kim Galluccio were looking after 13 kids one Friday morning at the Aurora Nursery School. It was a typical day in the nearly 40-year-old YMCA daycare program until shortly after 10 a.m., when it became a day to remember.

Bleachers would make St. Max a sport destination: Catholic School Board

An artificial turf field at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School has been hailed as a successful partnership between the municipality and the York Catholic District School Board but, according to the Board, there is room for this partnership to flourish even more.

Former mayor “honoured” by Nokiidaa Trail tribute

Former Aurora mayor Tim Jones has always been a champion of “character” – and a room in Whitchurch-Stouffville’s Community Safety Village is mute testament to that. But now Mr. Jones is receiving a permanent honour for his community service on home turf.