Bringing high-speed internet access to more homes
All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and Ontario are
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Community
Community support officers help keep citizens safe
York Regional Police has announced a new role in its organization, community support officers (CSOs), who attend calls, collect information
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2023 Ontario budget delivers plan for a resilient economy
Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy has released Ontario’s 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. It is a plan that navigates
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Youth-led organization hosts spring gala to honour seniors
By Jennifer McLaughlin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Singing, dancing, instrumental performances, poetry, and even a catwalk show were among the
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Studying effects of development adjacent to the Rouge National Urban Park
At nearly 80 km2 in size, Rouge National Urban Park is the largest urban park in Canada and one of
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Markham a finalist in Smart Cities Awards
Markham is in the running for a prestigious award thanks to its long-term vision for creating a ‘vibrant’ and ‘intensive’
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Police take to the skies in ‘advanced’ new helicopter
York Regional Police (YRP) has replaced its Air2 helicopter with an Airbus H125, an aircraft renowned for its agility, fuel
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Markham hosts its first World Aquatics event
The best artistic swimmers from 23 countries, including Canada, competed at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup at Pan
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Seizure of $1.8M in contraband cannabis
The Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) has seized over 1800 cannabis plants, worth more than $1.8 million, as
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Firefighters arriving on scene more quickly
Thanks to a one-year-old dispatch service agreement between Markham and Barrie, firefighters are arriving on scene more quickly and can
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