Plenty to like in federal budget for Markham mayor, but expresses concern over ‘much-needed’ transit investment
By Gene Pereira, Local Journalism Initiative reporter While he found much to appreciate in this week’s (Nov. 4) first federal
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Community
YRICA brings community together for festive Diwali celebration in Markham
The York Region Indian Canadian Association (YRICA) hosted a lively Diwali celebration on October 26 at Angus Glen Community Centre,
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City approves 3.9 per cent property tax hike
The average Markham household will need to fork out an extra $54.99 in taxes next year after city council approved
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Cathay Ball celebrates Mon Sheong’s 1,001 long-term care beds, raises funds for future growth
Mon Sheong Foundation hosted its signature fundraising gala, the Cathay Ball, on Nov.1 at the Hilton in Markham, welcoming nearly
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Enjoy fall colours at Rouge National Urban Park in Markham
As fall arrives, Markham residents have a stunning natural escape right in their backyard — Rouge National Urban Park. Spanning
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Markham debuts new Drago units to modernize firefighting department
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The City of Markham unveiled two new Drago units outside the Markham Civic
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York Region encourages road safety behaviours as daylight saving time ends
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter York Region is reminding residents to remain careful on roads as daylight saving
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Region recognized once again for budget excellence
York Region has once again been recognized for budget excellence, receiving the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation
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YRT offers veterans free rides on Remembrance Day
York Region Transit (YRT) will offer free transit and On-Request service to veterans and immediate family of deceased veterans on
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Black startup market provides opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in York Region
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) and Federation of African Canadian Economics
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