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The 44th annual Terry Fox Run will be held locally on Sunday, September 15th, starting at the Old Unionville Library
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Community
Stouffville gets new modular daycare facility to help address rising childcare needs
By Gene Pereira, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Childcare wait lists have rapidly grown since Ontario signed on to the federal
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Markham resident competes at Speaker Slam
Markham resident Fionne Cheng captivated the audience at Speaker Slam, North America’s largest inspirational speaking competition, held at the iconic
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Markham companies among Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
Two Markham companies – Aviva Canada and Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. – landed on the Great Place to Work® 2024
Read MoreRegion to spend $8.4 billion on infrastructure projects
More than 270 transportation projects are planned for 2024 and include widening roads in the most congested urban areas and
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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
Read MoreYork’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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