New YRT tapping program replaces monthly passes
York Region Transit (YRT) is replacing monthly passes with a fare capping program that allows travellers to earn free rides by
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Community
Local food banks receive much-needed support
Markham Ward 8 Councillor Isa Lee, a dedicated advocate for local causes, recently delivered a $10,000 cheque to the Markham
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Region passes $4.2-billion budget
The regional portion of your property tax bill will increase by 3.75 per cent this year after council approved a
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York Region’s battle against homelessness unveiled
By Connor Simonds, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Homelessness has become a critical issue in York Region, which is one of
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Markham Helping Hands food drive was a huge success
Markham Regional Councillor Alan Ho recently hosted the “Markham Helping Hands 2023 food bank drive event. Teaming up with Markham
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Markham Vets Club celebrates OTF Grant achievements
Every year, hundreds of community organizations apply to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), an agency of the Government of Ontario,
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Lifetime of sharing community news
For Jim Thomas, it was an event he’ll never forget — induction into the 2023 Ontario Community Newspaper Association Hall
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Proposed Markville Development gets a rough ride at public consultations
There’s nothing like a large development plan to get people riled up. So it was this week as Markham council
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York Regional Police, Seneca among Top Employers
York Regional Police (YRP) and Seneca Polytechnic are among the Greater Toronto Top Employers (2024), a project that’s widely considered
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Hyundai among country’s Best Workplaces for Inclusion
Great Place to Work® has named Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. of Markham one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for Inclusion. To
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