Building a mountain of toys
Markham toy drive organizers want residents to help The Salvation Army and CTV build a mountain of toys. This year
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York Catholic EQAO results higher than provincial averages
York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students outscored their provincial peers in all areas of Education Quality and Accountability Office
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Firehouse Subs grant to help promote fire safety
Markham Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) will use a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to wrap
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Ontario takes aim at housing crisis with new legislation
The provincial government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes over the next decade “is just what the doctor ordered” to
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Province wants to fast track sewage system upgrades
The provincial government is taking steps to improve the York-Durham Sewage System network to accommodate growth and new housing in
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Hop on your bike for the Halloween Glow Ride
Markham Cycles invites you to don a bike-friendly Halloween costume and decorate your bikes with stickers, reflectors and lights for
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Markham re-elects mayor, some new faces
Markham voters re-elected Frank Scarpitti for his fifth term as mayor. He received 44,172 votes, besting opponent Don Hamilton, who
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Reduce food waste, save money and have fun while you’re at it
Jennifer McLaughlin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Did you know households throw away an estimated $1,500 per year in wasted food?
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YRDSB appoints interim director of education
A former teacher who held numerous leadership roles with the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) before being seconded to
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A unique Halloween experience that lets kids be kids
A unique and noteworthy Halloween event for families with critically or chronically ill children took place October 22 at Hilton
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