SEPT 10 2023 RIDE WITH THE PROS ON

World Cup Rider Ed Veal & Olympic Rider Sarah Orban will be leading this year’s LakeRide in support of Southlake’s Better Begins Today Mental Health Program.

Ride with us! 10K, 20K, 45K, 80K & 125K route options for all abilities.

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On June 1st the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 2023 Business Excellence Awards at a reception hosted by NewRoads Automotive Group! Congratulations to all the nominee's and finalists. Neighbour Media is honoured to be a finalist, along with Neighbour partners Key Advantage Team, Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers, Women's Centre of York Region and telMAX.

The Aurora Lions Club was once again involved in the Lions Foundation Of Canada Dog Guides Dog Walk program. The walk took place at Queen's Diamond Jubilee Park on May 28th. Thank you to Councillor John Gallo and the members of the community that came out and walked with their dogs, and to Pet Valu Aurora for sponsoring the event.

Colin and Sam organized a fundraiser with Sacred Heart Catholic High School, raising $400 for Community Bread. John, from John's No Frills at Yonge/Davis, also donated food items which the boys delivered to Community Bread, along with the raised funds.

On June 21st, MPP Caroline Mulroney announced that the Ontario government continues to invest in its seniors more than ever before by funding Seniors Community Grants across the province, including providing a total of $43 thousand dollars in York-Simcoe. Seniors Community Grants help seniors stay safe, fit, active, healthy, socially connected, in their community and close to home. Recipients in Georgina and East Gwillimbury include: Routes Connecting Communities and The Town of East Gwillimbury.

Shout-Out to Central York Fire Services for raising $2,500 for the United Way through their charity car wash at Station 4-5! On May 13th, Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas and Newmarket Mayor John Taylor showed their support and got in on

A Million Mouthfuls Catering For A Cause powered by Neighbour Media happened at Old Town Hall on May 24th! The attendees gathered for good times, good vibes and good food while raising 16K for local charities Community Living Central York, Community & Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) and York Region Food Network! These 3 organizations were voted to be our finalists by the community, and on the night of the event, those in attendance voted once more for our winner of the funds. Community Living took home the grand prize of $10,000, with $3000 going to both CHATS and YRFN. Thank you to everyone that voted and attended. Also a special thanks to our emcee Steve Hinder and our sponsors Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, Juliane Goyette, Main Street Realty, Magna International, Wasim Jarrah and Dave Toms. See you next year!