Piers Simpkin

What is your favourite beverage?

You would think the natural answer would be beer, however I start everyday with a Cream of Earl Black Tea... Some say two pots in the morning is a little much, but it’s my favourite!

What is your go-to local restaurant?

With being a young family with three boys, 5 and under we haven’t been able to get a true sitdown restaurant experience in a long while. This being said our take out go two seem to be Orchid Thai (Aurora) and Second Bowl (Newmarket).

If you could give advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Everything does happen for a reason, it might not make sense at the time, however at some point it will make sense.

How do you giveback or pay-it-forward within the community?

The way we have developed and continue to grow the community space and vibes at Market Brewing has been our goal since opening our doors. With everything that we do there we are always trying to giveback and pay things forward for our community.

What is your favourite song, artist/group or genre of music

Anything with more of an aggressive edge to it. All genres are able to show off a little aggression now and then so it’s always fun to discover this.

Jerisha Grant-Hall

Chairperson, Founder Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA)

What is your most memorable community moment?

I have many but I must say that my recent visit to Halifax where I witnessed the enduring historical and contemporary African presence is one of my most memorable community moments. It was

If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive who would it be?

What does being a good neighbour mean to you?

A good neighbour, for me, is synonymous with kindness. They lookout for the children, and in the true communal village sense, help raise the children though mentorship and guidance. A good neighbour

What is your favourite song, artist/group or genre of music?

Since music is culture, it’s di cult to pick one artist or genre; so I will say favourite genres are Reggae,

What is your favourite holiday to celebrate?

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