New deputy chief a ‘strategic leader’
A lifelong York Region resident with 24 years of policing experience has been appointed York Regional Police’s (YRP) new deputy
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Community
Plant trees for less with the LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program
For the fifth year in a row, Markham residents looking to make their property greener can benefit from a City of
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Markham’s seniors showcase their talents
Seniors make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and Canadian society. That is why the federal government supports
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Markham company boosts job creation, drives innovation
ventureLAB, a provincially-recognized regional innovation centre located in Markham, is credited with boosting job creation and driving innovation. It reached
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Strengthening economy remains ‘key priority’
As York Region nears completion of the 20 action items identified in its Economic Development Plan update, businesses have “largely
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Region approves 92 transportation projects
Get prepared for road construction. York Region has approved 92 transportation projects at a cost of $377 million this year.
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York Region tap water is ‘safe, clean, affordable’
Many people agree nothing compares to a cold, refreshing glass of water and with York Region continuing to earn perfect
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Speed limits reduced to ‘protect travellers’
Speed limits have been reduced on regional roads at 10 locations, including six in Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville, to help protect
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Governments fund affordable seniors’ housing
The federal and provincial governments teamed up to construct 32 housing units for low-income seniors. Through the Investment in Affordable
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Dance festival ‘welcome addition’ to cultural landscape
Dancer and choreographer Zoe Kwan, recipient of the City of Markham’s inaugural Our Park Grant, will present a dance festival
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