May 24, 2012
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Richmond Hill ‘perfect setting’ for new high school

Ribbon cut at state-of-the-art facilty on Elgin Mills campus

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new school

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new school

Toronto Montessori Schools recently opened the doors to their new high school in Richmond Hill. The state-of-the-art facility will welcome new International Baccalaureate students in Grades 7 to 12.

“It’s the perfect setting for a program that is very much needed in Richmond Hill,” says Ann Bianco-Harvey of Toronto Montessori School. She adds that the school is the natural extension of the existing flagship school. For more information, call 905-889- 6882.

Owners Vlad and Vlada Namestnikova recently opened a Cora Breakfast and Lunch location in Richmond Hill (16 Vogell Rd. Unit K, 905-508-1755). As a gesture of support to the community, a cheque for more than $2,100 was presented to Pathways for Children, Youth and Families.

Art One Academy recently expanded, opening a new Richmond Hill location. Focusing on teaching the fundamentals of fine art to both children and adults, the centre offers studies in painting, drawing, sculpture and more, all taught by professional artists and educators. For more information, call 905-762-9393 or visit 9011 Leslie St., Unit 304.

JCB Danceworks, established in 1984 by Jacqueline Cook-Barber, recently opened their newly expanded Danceworks Studio at 10815 Bathurst St. For more information, call 905-737-6549.

A slew of new stores have opened at Promenade Shopping Mall in Thornhill. Liz Claiborne, Olsen Europe, Lids and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory are all recent additions to the shopping centre. For more information, call 905- 764-0020 or visit 1 Promenade Cir.

Purdy’s Chocolates is set to open soon in the Hillcrest Mall. For more information, call 905- 883-1400 or visit 9350 Yonge St.

Paramount Fine Foods recently opened in the space formerly occupied by the Friendly Greek in Thornhill.The Middle Eastern and Arabic eatery offers customers a wide selection of meal options, from appetizers and sandwiches to main courses and baked goods (7315 Yonge St., 905-886-4600).

D-Lite’s, dairy and sushi restaurant, collected money during October for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.Ten per cent of proceeds raised through the sale of pink rice sushi rolls will be donated to the foundation.Owner Armando Cohen said he hopes to donate roughly $1,000 through the initiative (441 Clark Ave. W., 905-709-2132).

Owner Catherine MacKay and her women’s fashion store Catherine MacKay Fashions are moving from the neighbourhood to 2300 John St., at Don Mills Road. Call 416-224-1216.

If you know of a business opening or closing in your neighbourhood, please call the business editor at 416-250-7979, ext. 225.

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