Race car built by Sheridan Motorsports team in national competition this weekend

The competition asks teams to assume the role of a manufacturer and present their prototype for an open-cockpit, single-seat autocross vehicle to a group of investors.

Built with the weekend enthusiast in mind, their design must also be low-cost, reliable, and easy to maintain. The jury, which consists of experts from the motorsport, automotive and supplier industries, judges teams through a series of static and dynamic events in which teams earn points for everything from the car’s design, engineering, braking, acceleration, endurance and fuel economy to its production costs, business plan, and marketability.

The Best Age to Switch to Private School: A Psychologist’s Viewpoint

School psychologist Mary Polychronas has spent 20 years working with teachers and students in the private and public sectors, and is a staff psychologist at Weston School, a combined elementary and secondary school in Montreal. She has taught in both systems.

Polychronas believes both the private and the public system are committed to doing the best for children in their care. Mission statements in both sectors stipulate their goal is to meet the needs of the student. "Both sectors want to turn out good citizens with morals and with values," and both offer resources to do so. However, she says the private sector is often better equipped financially to meet students' educational needs, particularly during key years that can set children up for future success.

Ladies Fundraiser Helps Fight Cancer

Laugh Often, Live Fully, Love Freely! For the sixth year in a row, Oakville’s annual Ladies Out Laughing “sold out” comedy event continues to stand out as a night of over the top fun and laughter that makes a huge difference for several cancer-fighting causes; raising over $60,000.

Ladies Out Laughing was created in 2008 by two friends, Chris Reidy and Deirdre Thomas, as a way to raise money for their own participation in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation’s Weekend to End Breast Cancer.

The Great Gatsby Movie Review

With some exceptions, most good parties require planning. The host knows how he wants things to go, and selects the elements to create that experience. The very best parties have a uniqueness that's a reflection of the skill of the host's planning. And with director Baz Luhrmann as our host, The Great Gatsby is an excellent party indeed.

Adapted rather faithfully from the classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, we view the story through the eyes of Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), World War I veteran, bonds trader and aspiring writer. Luhrmann's framing concept here is that the depressed and hospitalized Carraway, years after these events, is encouraged by his doctor to write down what happened during the fateful summer he lived on Long Island, in a small cottage next door to the enigmatic Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio).

Raising Autism Awareness Together

Travelling Tikko is a delightful Autistic pet polar bear, the brain-child of 9 year old Dorian Poe who was diagnosed with autism and has learned that he can give a gift of sending Travelling Tikko, as a mascot on trips with other individuals, thus raising Autism awareness. Dorian Poe believes he can make a difference.

When Travelling Tikko is given to someone going on a trip, Tikko takes with him a letter from Dorian and a wish list of places to see. Tikko alerts Autism Associations in the places where he is visiting, that he is on his way! What began as a child’s idea to make the world a better place, is now an International Support Network for families throughout the world who are living with Autism.

Parenting Expert Visits And Educates Oakville Parents

A few weeks ago, I went to hear parenting expert Barbara Coloroso speak. This is the second time I have been to hear one of her lectures and I was equally impressed this time as I was the last.

Speaking specifically to her book The Bully, The Bullied and The Bystander, she spent two hours addressing the current state of society our kids are growing up in, the impact of social media on bullying and providing concrete and helpful examples on how to raise strong, respectful and independent children.

Accessible Support for Seniors and Family Caregivers

Eva Zatrak, the CEO and founder of Thistlecreek Health Care, has 20 years of experience providing in-home health care. Focused on serving the Oakville community, Thistlecreek Health Care offers a variety of services with a mission to support seniors and family caregivers through the sometimes difficult transition from independent to assisted living.

Thistlecreek Health Care believes everyone has a right to live in their own home for as long as possible and strives to make this a reality for everyone. They understand how important your home is to you. Those trees you planted for each of your children when they were born cannot be uprooted and hauled off to a retirement village.

Iron Man 3 Movie Review

As the first Marvel movie released after The Avengers, expectations have been high for Iron Man 3. Luckily, it's a good sequel to both that film and its own franchise, but for a few alterations to the storyline that will undoubtedly upset comic book fans.

Tony Stark's (Robert Downey Jr.) bristling personality always masks some inner conflict, and this time it's nightmares and anxiety attacks following his battle against the invading aliens in New York City some months before. To cope, he spends many hours in his basement, tinkering with his Iron Man armour and developing new prototypes.

Annual Celebration and Networking Reception

Hosted by David and Kristin Courtney of MEDIchair Halton , the home medical equipment specialists, the popular annual networking reception at the Quality Suites Hotel was an evening showing their appreciation for their customers and friends. The evening was an opportunity for everyone to network with other healthcare professionals, to enjoy good food, fellowship and fun!

There were door prizes for everyone, pictures with Larry at his Photo2Go booth, complete with costumes, and wonderful jazz music by the Don Hall Trio. David and Kristin presented a cheque to the Willow Foundation, accepted by Councillor Roger Lapworth. The money will help seniors and disabled adults in the regionally run LTC Homes and Adult Day Programs.

A Soft Market Is A Great Time To Consider A Real Estate Investment

What Makes This Such A Great Time To Consider A Real Estate Investment?

This soft real estate market means that far more people are trying to sell property than purchase property at the moment, so buyers are the belle of the ball right now: basic principles of supply and demand dictate that real estate prices are terrifically low! In addition to the low property prices, record-low mortgage rates make real estate investment extremely affordable.