York Regional Forest expands by 17 hectares
The York Regional Forest is expanding by 17 hectares (42 acres), which means it will now include 26 properties that
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Community
York’s population grows to more than 1.25 million
York Region posted its highest-ever construction value ever last year and welcomed the highest annual growth in new residents since
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Paramedic recognized for ‘outstanding bravery’
A York Region primary care paramedic who removed occupants from a burning car at risk of exploding has received the
Read MoreCollaboration between elementary, secondary teachers ‘key’ to successful de-streaming and transitions for students
By Gene Pereira, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Grade 7 and 8 teachers at Armadale Public School and Grade 9 teachers
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Alectra plants a greener future in Markham with 10,000 Trees for the Rouge
For the second consecutive year, Alectra partnered with 10,000 Trees for the Rouge to support the organization’s community-driven tree-planting event.
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McHappy Day raises record-breaking $8.9M
McDonald’s Canada is proud to share the results of this year’s McHappy Day efforts as another record-breaking year of support rolls
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Online child exploitation investigation leads to hundreds of charges
By Gene Pereira, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The numbers in their online child exploitation investigation, said Ontario Provincial Police, were
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Lifejackets a must because boats can be replaced, ‘lives can’t be replaced’
By Gene Pereira, Local Journalism Initiative reporter With the sunny, hot days having arrived and this long weekend unofficially kicking
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Students committed to excellence serve as ‘inspiration’
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) celebrated 16 students committed to excellence at its annual Celebrating Student Success ceremony.
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Board recognizes human rights ambassadors
A Markham student and a Stouffville student are among four recipients of an inaugural Human Rights Ambassador Award. The York
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