Year: 2018

Written By: Isabella Bridger, gr. 11

The Shop is located on 1225 Twinney Drive in Newmarket. The Shop provides mentorship, and staff employ and mentor youth.  I was training there under employment for five days (Monday-Friday). When I was there I learned a variety of different skills mostly pertaining to cars.

I learned how to do oil changes, change tires, change ... Continue reading "Student Reflection: The Shop"

The recreational use of cannabis will become legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. Here’s what members of our York Catholic community should know.

• Cannabis and products that contain cannabis are prohibited on all YCDSB school and Board properties and at all school-related events and activities. Any person found with cannabis and/or products that contain cannabis on school or board property will
... Continue reading "Legalization of Cannabis: What You Need to Know"

Written by: Isobel Ramcharran, Grade 11 student

In the town of Newmarket, situated in a warehouse nestled between auto repair and detailing businesses, lies The Shop: Youth Unlimited.  My class at St. Luke North  took a trip there to spend two days working on small engines and electrical circuits, car lifts and tire machines, and to connect with the amiable workers there.  A ... Continue reading "Reflections on The Shop"