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News and information for York Region, including Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Markham and Newmarket. Part of Metroland Media. Sign up for our newsletters www.yorkregion.com. News tip? Email [email protected]
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Region looking to dead end Tenth Line as plans for roundabout at York-Durham Line take shape
Region looking to dead end Tenth Line as plans for roundabout at York-Durham Line take shape
The roundabout at York-Durham Line and Bloomington Road is scheduled to be complete in 2027.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 2h
York cops look to ID man who investigators say may have sexually assaulted youth at Vaughan school
York cops look to ID man who investigators say may have sexually assaulted youth at Vaughan school
The alleged assault happened around 3 p.m. on Nov. 5 at a school in the area of New Westminster Drive and Steeles Avenue.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 6h
Pedestrian found without vital signs after being struck by train in Richmond Hill early Thursday morning: York police
Pedestrian found without vital signs after being struck by train in Richmond Hill early Thursday morning: York police
The collision happened near Elgin Mills and Newkirk roads.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 7h
Markham family wins Ontario Land Tribunal appeal to build rear suites after city rejection
Markham family wins Ontario Land Tribunal appeal to build rear suites after city rejection
Tribunal rules proposal meets planning and heritage tests; supports multi-generational living.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 7h
Lest we forget: Here's where can you find Remembrance Day events in York Region
Lest we forget: Here's where can you find Remembrance Day events in York Region
Here is a list of Remembrance Day events taking place across the region leading up to Nov. 11.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 20h
Free 'Make A Will' sessions presented by lawyers in Vaughan this month to inform public about the importance of preparing a will
Free 'Make A Will' sessions presented by lawyers in Vaughan this month to inform public about the importance of preparing a will
Make A Will Month awareness campaign is led by the Ontario Bar Association.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 20h
高壓電線距住宅僅20公尺？萬錦市居民：工程雖暫停，憂慮未解
高壓電線距住宅僅20公尺？萬錦市居民：工程雖暫停，憂慮未解
Hydro One 悄然宣布暫停該計畫，但其網站上仍列出該項目預計於 2028 年投入運行。
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 22h
'Sick to his stomach': Ontario teacher who sexually abused male student banned from teaching
'Sick to his stomach': Ontario teacher who sexually abused male student banned from teaching
The decision by the Ontario College of Teachers comes years after his criminal charges were stayed by the Crown.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 1d
Strong wind gusts expected today in much of southern Ontario — here’s what to do if your power goes out
Strong wind gusts expected today in much of southern Ontario — here’s what to do if your power goes out
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Wednesday, Nov. 5 for Toronto, Durham, York, Peel, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara, and Simcoe, Dufferin and Wellington counties, and beyond.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 1d
York Region and Parks Canada ask for help slowing invasive tree-killing insect's spread across the Greater Toronto Area
York Region and Parks Canada ask for help slowing invasive tree-killing insect's spread across the Greater Toronto Area
'Sad reality' seen after hemlock woolly adelgid discovered in Scarborough.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 1d
Canada's Wonderland WinterFest returns for the 2025 holiday season with 40+ attractions and 2 new shows. Here's what you need to know
Canada's Wonderland WinterFest returns for the 2025 holiday season with 40+ attractions and 2 new shows. Here's what you need to know
WinterFest returns to dazzle Canada's Wonderland for its sixth season on Nov. 15 and will feature two new live shows.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 1d
Keep your home safe from carbon monoxide
Keep your home safe from carbon monoxide
The 'silent killer' is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas, Andrew Zvanitajs says
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 1d
Markham passes 2026 budget with 3.9% tax hike to fund roads, parks and flood control
Markham passes 2026 budget with 3.9% tax hike to fund roads, parks and flood control
City says its 2026 budget keeps services strong while maintaining one of the GTA’s lowest tax increases.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 2d
Search underway in Newmarket for missing man, 36, that York police describe as 'vulnerable'
Search underway in Newmarket for missing man, 36, that York police describe as 'vulnerable'
Shane, whose last name was not provided, was last spotted around 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 3 near Davis Drive and Roxborough Road, say police.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 2d
'I feel amazing': Late-night email reveals Vaughan man's massive lottery win
'I feel amazing': Late-night email reveals Vaughan man's massive lottery win
The winning ticket was purchased online through OLG.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 2d
Stouffville resident wins big with Lotto 6-49 Encore draw
Stouffville resident wins big with Lotto 6-49 Encore draw
The winning ticket was purchased online at olg.ca.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 2d
'I was excited and very, very happy': Ontario man claims share of $5M Lotto 6-49 classic draw jackpot
'I was excited and very, very happy': Ontario man claims share of $5M Lotto 6-49 classic draw jackpot
The winning ticket was purchased at FreshWay Foodmart on Highway 7 in Markham.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 2d
Icy roads blamed for 'multiple vehicle pileup' in Vaughan early Tuesday morning that has resulted in a road closure: York police
Icy roads blamed for 'multiple vehicle pileup' in Vaughan early Tuesday morning that has resulted in a road closure: York police
According to York police, the westbound lanes of Rutherford Road are closed at Pine Valley Drive following a collision that happened around 7:50 a.m. on Nov. 4.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 2d
'These youth are our community's future': York Region gender-affirming health clinic expands
'These youth are our community's future': York Region gender-affirming health clinic expands
Canadian Mental Health Association York Region and South Simcoe expanding its program's age limit to 12 and above.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 2d
York Region, Stouffville host meeting on future of Ninth Line around Musselman's Lake Nov. 4
York Region, Stouffville host meeting on future of Ninth Line around Musselman's Lake Nov. 4
Open house will share community feedback and look at next steps. The road study is intended to improve Ninth Line for all travellers.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 3d
Suspects from Durham Region, Toronto charged after men posed as cops during failed Markham home invasion: York police
Suspects from Durham Region, Toronto charged after men posed as cops during failed Markham home invasion: York police
The attempt happened around 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 28 when three men in masks visited a home near Warden Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard and identified themselves as police officers, said the York force.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 3d
Vaughan, Richmond Hill nail salons cited for personal service setting violations
Vaughan, Richmond Hill nail salons cited for personal service setting violations
The Yonge Street and Highway 7 businesses were charged with various Health Protection and Promotion Act violations during the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 3d
Markham crash on Monday morning leads to road closure: York police
Markham crash on Monday morning leads to road closure: York police
According to York police, the area near Donald Cousens Parkway and 16th Avenue is blocked on Nov. 3 following a crash around 8:30 a.m.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 3d
Pedestrian not seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle in Markham Saturday afternoon: York police
Pedestrian not seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle in Markham Saturday afternoon: York police
The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 on Raymerville Drive east of McCowan Road.
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YorkRegion.com @newsyorkregion.bsky.social · 3d
Markham gets $4.8M to curb flooding and unlock new housing opportunities in city centre
Markham gets $4.8M to curb flooding and unlock new housing opportunities in city centre
Province funds major stormwater upgrade in Markham Centre to prevent flooding and support new development.
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