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
Region’s battle against homelessness unveiled
By Connor Simonds, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Homelessness has become a critical issue in York Region, one of Ontario’s 47
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More Homes Built Faster Act has residents questioning pace of changes
Ontario Bill 23 Forum was successfully held Dec. 17 at King Square Shopping Centre. The event was organized by ACE
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Funding paves the way for new trails, playground equipment
The City of Markham has received about $2.94 million for six community infrastructure and revitalization projects that will include an
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Centre empowers its participants
The Centre For Dreams is a Markham organization that provides services for adults living with developmental disabilities across York Region.
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215 stolen vehicles recovered in joint police investigation
More than 200 vehicles worth a combined value of about $17.4 million have been recovered in a six-month investigation dubbed
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Markham Helping Hands 2022
Markham Regional Councillor Alan Ho recently hosted two food drive events, “Markham Helping Hands 2022,” on Dec 10 and 17.
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More affordable childcare on the way
Funding is available to help York Region create 1,049 new and affordable licensed childcare spaces under the provincial government’s plan
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Ban on harmful single-use plastics starts to take effect
The federal government’s promise to prohibit the import and manufacture of harmful single-use plastics like checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware
Read MoreVictims identified following mass shooting in Vaughan
York Regional Police is releasing the names of the five victims of an active shooter incident at a condominium building
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