Celebrating Black History Month through sharing, education, and acknowledgment
Every February, people across the country participate in Black History Month events celebrating people in the Black community and acknowledging
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Community
Deputy Chief Rouse to retire
Following an “exceptional” 36-year career with York Regional Police (YRP), Deputy Chief Robertson Rouse will retire in mid-June. “Deputy Chief
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Grant helps artist group create A Place to Call Home
The Markham Group of Artists (MGA) unveiled a mosaic painting entitled A Place to Call Home that was collectively created
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Greater meaning to life through multi-generational connections
By Rebecca Simkin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Susan V. Bosak is a woman with a vision. She saw the opportunity
Read MoreProvince tops up gas tax funding to make up for lower gas sales
The Ontario government is providing more money to support the expansion and improvement of public transit services in York Region.
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Markham’s city-wide parking strategy
By Connor Simonds, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Committee on Planning, Agriculture and Development: Markham’s City-Wide Parking Strategy The City
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Understanding your water rates
By Connor Simonds, Local Journalism Initiative reporter The proposed 2023 water/wastewater rate for Markham is $4.7937 per cubic metre, which
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Council addresses Bill 23, (More Homes Built Faster Act)
By Connor Simonds, Local Journalism Initiative reporter During a recent council meeting assessing the local impacts of the provincial government’s
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Markham achieves climate protection milestone
The City of Markham has achieved the final milestone of a program that helps municipal governments reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
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Police to hire new members under approved budget
York Regional Police (YRP) will add 41 new members to its service this year after York Regional Council approved its
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