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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Community
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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Markham pays tribute to ‘champion of inclusion, diversity’
A newly-named atrium at the Aaniin Community Centre pays tribute to a community member and volunteer remembered as a ‘champion
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Swan Lake residents donate 300 lbs. of food to the Markham Food Bank
Swan Lake Village residents up their support for the Markham Food Bank through an additional food collection. “It was decided
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Campaign to reduce distracted driving
As York Region reports a rise in distracted behaviour on regional roads, it’s launching a multi-year campaign in a bid
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Trumpeter swans, flycatchers and geese
An early start to spring and open water in Swan Lake meant the arrival of four Trumpeter Swans on March
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Standing in the Doorway exhibit earns awards
An exhibition that shares the history of Chinese immigration to York Region, Chinese culture and the 100th anniversary of the
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