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York Region Public Health declares Thornhill measles outbreak over
York Region Public Health declares Thornhill measles outbreak over
The two-month measles outbreak in Thornhill that saw a total of 9 confirmed cases has been officially declared over.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
York Region Public Health declares Thornhill measles outbreak over
'Travel may be hazardous': Winter weather-related alert issued for northern York Region
'Travel may be hazardous': Winter weather-related alert issued for northern York Region
Snow squalls are possible beginning the morning of Thursday, Nov. 27, Environment Canada says.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
'Travel may be hazardous': Winter weather-related alert issued for northern York Region
After almost losing everything, Newmarket weight loss entrepreneur wins top award
After almost losing everything, Newmarket weight loss entrepreneur wins top award
Gina Livy named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 award winners by the Women’s Executive Network.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
After almost losing everything, Newmarket weight loss entrepreneur wins top award
CPKC Holiday Train 2025 rolls through Toronto, Vaughan, Oshawa, Belleville, Bowmanville, Parry Sound, Springwater, MacTier, Smiths Falls, Perth and Merrickville this week
CPKC Holiday Train 2025 rolls through Toronto, Vaughan, Oshawa, Belleville, Bowmanville, Parry Sound, Springwater, MacTier, Smiths Falls, Perth and Merrickville this week
See our guide to when and where you can see the CPKC Holiday Train as it rolls through Ontario. This week, stops are in Toronto, Vaughan, Oshawa, Belleville, Bowmanville, Coburg, Smiths Falls, Perth, Merrickville, Parry Sound and more.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
CPKC Holiday Train 2025 rolls through Toronto, Vaughan, Oshawa, Belleville, Bowmanville, Parry Sound, Springwater, MacTier, Smiths Falls, Perth and Merrickville this week
After Newmarket's Upper Canada Mall robberies, MP slams bail reform bill
After Newmarket's Upper Canada Mall robberies, MP slams bail reform bill
Ontario government says it intends to get tougher on crime.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
After Newmarket's Upper Canada Mall robberies, MP slams bail reform bill
Richmond Hill restaurant cited over food safety violations during inspection
Richmond Hill restaurant cited over food safety violations during inspection
The Bayview Avenue establishment was among York Region businesses charged with Health Protection and Promotion Act violations during the week of Nov. 17 to 23.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Richmond Hill restaurant cited over food safety violations during inspection
Markham hair salon cited for personal service setting violations
Markham hair salon cited for personal service setting violations
The Unionville establishment was among the York Region businesses charged with Health Protection and Promotion Act violations during the week of Nov. 17 to 23.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Markham hair salon cited for personal service setting violations
City denies Richmond Hill Winter Carnival its heated stage — until mayor steps in to fix 'this short-sighted decision'
City denies Richmond Hill Winter Carnival its heated stage — until mayor steps in to fix 'this short-sighted decision'
Volunteer-run event told it couldn't use mobile platform it helped purchase.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
City denies Richmond Hill Winter Carnival its heated stage — until mayor steps in to fix 'this short-sighted decision'
Employee threatened with sword during Newmarket pot shop robbery on Friday night: York police
Employee threatened with sword during Newmarket pot shop robbery on Friday night: York police
Four men sought after theft at a cannabis store near Bayview Avenue and Hollidge Boulevard around 11 p.m. on Nov. 21.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Employee threatened with sword during Newmarket pot shop robbery on Friday night: York police
Mayor's festival? Councillor's fair? Richmond Hill is about to scrap them all as it seeks bigger and better city events
Mayor's festival? Councillor's fair? Richmond Hill is about to scrap them all as it seeks bigger and better city events
York Region city changes its policy allowing council members to seek sponsorships for events aimed at constituents after staff cite lack of resources and possible conflicts of interest.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Mayor's festival? Councillor's fair? Richmond Hill is about to scrap them all as it seeks bigger and better city events
York Regional Police plan to use shopping mall and municipal cameras in pursuit of suspects in stolen vehicles, chief says
York Regional Police plan to use shopping mall and municipal cameras in pursuit of suspects in stolen vehicles, chief says
Jim MacSween tells region YRP will work with large commercial landowners in 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
York Regional Police plan to use shopping mall and municipal cameras in pursuit of suspects in stolen vehicles, chief says
'These records you find feel like treasures': New Woodbridge record store offers something for everyone
'These records you find feel like treasures': New Woodbridge record store offers something for everyone
Vaughan Record Exchange, located at 7611 Pine Valley Dr. Unit 14 Upper, opened in October and is one of the only independent record stores selling rare collectibles in the city.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
'These records you find feel like treasures': New Woodbridge record store offers something for everyone
Oct. 7 attacks in Israel propel Richmond Hill author to finish writing book 20 years in the making
Oct. 7 attacks in Israel propel Richmond Hill author to finish writing book 20 years in the making
'It was like this tsunami life-changing (event) taking over my whole life,' says Revital Mula, author of The Red Apple.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Oct. 7 attacks in Israel propel Richmond Hill author to finish writing book 20 years in the making
Newmarket couple turns to Facebook to find surrogate to carry their baby
Newmarket couple turns to Facebook to find surrogate to carry their baby
Christina Sciortino found out at 16 she doesn't have a uterus.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Newmarket couple turns to Facebook to find surrogate to carry their baby
$3.7M boost to long-term care training unveiled in Markham as province targets better skin and wound care for seniors
$3.7M boost to long-term care training unveiled in Markham as province targets better skin and wound care for seniors
More than 1,000 staff will be trained to deliver specialized wound care to residents in the comfort of their long-term care homes.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
$3.7M boost to long-term care training unveiled in Markham as province targets better skin and wound care for seniors
York Region Catholic District School Board chooses new leaders for a year when boards are under provincial government scrutiny
York Region Catholic District School Board chooses new leaders for a year when boards are under provincial government scrutiny
“The public trusts the trustee role,” says new YCDSB Chairperson Maria Iafrate.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
York Region Catholic District School Board chooses new leaders for a year when boards are under provincial government scrutiny
萬錦通過2026年度預算：地稅上漲3.9%用於道路、公園與防洪建設
萬錦通過2026年度預算：地稅上漲3.9%用於道路、公園與防洪建設
市府表示，2026年預算在維持萬錦高品質服務的同時，仍保持大多倫多地區最低的地稅增幅之一。
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November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
萬錦通過2026年度預算：地稅上漲3.9%用於道路、公園與防洪建設
Stouffville gets set for Holiday Market Nov. 21 and 22
Stouffville gets set for Holiday Market Nov. 21 and 22
The event will feature a vendor marketplace, food and drinks, live music and Santa.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Stouffville gets set for Holiday Market Nov. 21 and 22
'Concerned citizen' leads York cops to Toronto women accused of carrying out jewelry distraction thefts in Vaughan
'Concerned citizen' leads York cops to Toronto women accused of carrying out jewelry distraction thefts in Vaughan
According to police, a man reported a theft attempt around 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 after seeing two women in a black Ford Edge try to steal jewelry from an “elderly neighbour” by using a distraction scheme.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
'Concerned citizen' leads York cops to Toronto women accused of carrying out jewelry distraction thefts in Vaughan
Toronto man charged after York cops link him to failed May Markham home invasion attempt
Toronto man charged after York cops link him to failed May Markham home invasion attempt
Two additional suspects are still wanted in connection with the May 11 incident which saw three people leave the home empty-handed after learning that officers had been contacted, say police.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Toronto man charged after York cops link him to failed May Markham home invasion attempt
'We can't just fund it alone': Mosaic House stands out as a success in Stouffville amid condo slump
'We can't just fund it alone': Mosaic House stands out as a success in Stouffville amid condo slump
Mosaic House was built by York Housing with the help of money from the federal and provincial governments and provides affordable housing units.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
'We can't just fund it alone': Mosaic House stands out as a success in Stouffville amid condo slump
East Gwillimbury council dragging its feet on protecting highly controversial Holland Landing site, residents say
East Gwillimbury council dragging its feet on protecting highly controversial Holland Landing site, residents say
Town staff say they're waiting for studies and more information on 31 Sand Rd.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
East Gwillimbury council dragging its feet on protecting highly controversial Holland Landing site, residents say
Changes could be coming to 14 York Region Transit bus routes in Markham next year
Changes could be coming to 14 York Region Transit bus routes in Markham next year
The changes still need to be approved as part of the regional budget process, which is scheduled to wrap up on Nov. 27.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Changes could be coming to 14 York Region Transit bus routes in Markham next year
City of Vaughan kicks off 16th annual toy drive in support of children in need
City of Vaughan kicks off 16th annual toy drive in support of children in need
Your donation of a new toy could help a child in need this Christmas.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
City of Vaughan kicks off 16th annual toy drive in support of children in need
Healthy Planet bets on in-store kitchens as health retail heats up in Markham
Healthy Planet bets on in-store kitchens as health retail heats up in Markham
New store brings full wellness concept with grab-and-go healthy meals.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Healthy Planet bets on in-store kitchens as health retail heats up in Markham