News Clippings
Nov. 25
Vaughan News
Highway toll plan prompts anger, sense of inevitability, from 905 politicians (thestar.com and Yorkregion.com)
Think tank C.D. Howe Institute gives Toronto “F” on budget process (thestar.com)
Debate over Dufferin and Centre streets development (Yorkregion.com and mykawartha.com)
The new KPMG building is a flagship office in Vaughan’s new downtown core (Vaughan Citizen)
Events and 5 things to do this weekend (Thornhill Liberal)
Cycling team rolls out plan to support Mackenzie Health Foundation (Yorkregion.com)
Walking the talk: pedestrian crossovers (myinforms.com)
York Region News
Richmond Hill twins with Israeli city of Netanya (Yorkregion.com)
Georgina's town buildings need millions in repair: consultants (Yorkregion.com)
Ontario Making Daily Commute Easier for York Region Families (news.ontario.ca)
GTA News
Mayor Tory’s road toll pitch praised as bold move (thestar.com)
Toronto tolls could ease gridlock, but only if done right, experts say (thestar.com)
Five places on Toronto’s radar as it mulls road tolls (theglobeandmail.com)
Have your say on the future of Old City Hall (thestar.com)
Liquor sales, licence plates among tax targets for Toronto’s city manager (thestar.com)
Mississauga's Neighbours Unhappy With its Missing Link (insauga.com)
Provincial News
Kathleen Wynne could pay political price for Toronto tolls (cbc.ca)
The new corruption of Ontario politics (thestar.com)
Too early to tell impact of cap-and-trade in Ontario: financial watchdog (theglobeandmail.com)
Federal News
Proposed renovations to 24 Sussex could cost four times assessed value of $9.67 million (nationalpost.com)
Monsef says she’s heard no concerns on political parties’ big data operations (thestar.com)
Nov. 24
Vaughan News
Thornhill school dealing with ‘higher than usual’ absences due to suspected norovirus (globalnews.ca)
York Region News
2 York Region girls trying to make a change in the world (globalnews.ca)
Aurora proposes procedural changes to encourage public participation (yorkregion.com)
GTA News
Toronto Mayor John Tory to call for road tolls on DVP, Gardiner Expressway (theglobeandmail.com)
John Tory set to back tax on hotels, short-term rentals (thestar.com)
Tory once called road tolls ‘highway robbery’ (thestar.com)
Report details plans for low-income Toronto transit fares (thestar.com)
Tory ally rejects Toronto Hydro privatization (thestar.com)
Brampton set for another round of sweeping management cuts (thestar.com)
Provincial News
The new corruption of Ontario politics (thestar.com)
Charter challenge of Ontario child support law gets green light (thestar.com)
Ontario vows to clean up Grassy Narrows river system (thestar.com)
Council Approves Proposed Changes to Taxi By-Law (640toronto.com)
Metrolinx slapped with new spending, oversight rules (torontosun.com)
Federal News
Liberal government to introduce bill to reform Canada’s election laws (thestar.com)
Alberta moves away from electricity deregulation as it enters green power era (thestar.com)
Nov. 23
Vaughan News
King-Vaughan MP pushes to have June made National Italian Heritage Month (Yorkregion.com)
Savour the flavour of wines produced in York Region (Yorkregion.com and cambridgetimes.ca)
Fil-Canadian marching band plays on at 36 (globalnation.inquirer.net)
Ryerson group makes prototype of eco-friendly home (theeyeopener.com)
York Region News
Emmerson to run for York Region chair in 2018, Taylor out, Jones iffy (Yorkregion.com)
York board needs action plan on racism, Islamophobia, education minister demands (thestar.com)
GTA News
Mayor Tory's comments spark debate about TTC fare evasion (thestar.com)
Toronto mayor backpedals on shaming transit cheats (thestar.com)
Mystery solved in the case of the missing transit revenue (thestar.com)
On transit, Toronto’s leaders refuse to pay their way (thestar.com)
Proposed budget cuts will hurt city's most vulnerable, advisory groups tell Mayor Tory
thestar.com
Provincial News
Ontarians’ carbon footprint still ‘dangerously large,’ warns environmental commissioner (thestar.com)
Federal News
Small municipalities unlikely to benefit from infrastructure bank, Morneau hints (680news.com)
Urgent action needed on resolving housing crisis, advocates say (thestar.com)
Federal Liberals’ new vaping bill targets kids, smokers hoping to quit (thestar.com)
Alberta returning to partial regulation of electricity market (theglobeandmail.com)
Nov. 22
Vaughan News
WATCH: Launching the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish in Vaughan CP24
uReport: Annual Hatsquerade held in Vaughan a sold out success (Yorkregion.com)
York Region hospitals make strides on ER wait times (Yorkregion.com)
Madison's Real Towns Coming to Vaughan's Lebovic Campus Drive (urbantoronto.ca)
York Region News
Markham debates changing council meeting times to the morning (Yorkregion.com)
New King Township bylaws govern loitering, smoking, ATV use on roads, parks (Yorkregion.com)
GTA News
Developer withdraws proposal to use school playground for construction (thestar.com)
TTC approves 10 cent fare increase (thestar.com)
John Tory sees savings in contracting out more garbage collection (thestar.com)
Provincial News
Ontario’s finance minister launches budget contest for $3M in new spending (thestar.com)
Hydro rate relief will not include return of 10 per cent discount: Wynne (thestar.com)
Kathleen Wynne presses reset button with an apology (thestar.com)
Ontario Energy Minister sought ‘benefits’ to run for Liberals, prosecutor says (theglobeandmail.com)
Federal News
Report on Canada’s national housing strategy released (thestar.com)
We have a duty to use new media subversively (thestar.com)
Trudeau attended cash-for-access fundraiser with Chinese billionaires (theglobeandmail.com)
Controversial Vancouver property sale promises affordable housing (theglobeandmail.com)
Canadians’ quality of life lags economic growth, index shows (theglobeandmail.com)
Nov. 21
Vaughan News
WATCH: Wake Up Call with Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua (CP24)
Mackenzie Health to preview Vaughan hospital design, smart tech features (Yorkregion.com)
SantaFest in Vaughan features 'mind-blowing' surprises (Yorkregion.com)
York Region kids immerse themselves in virtual world (Yorkregion.com)
The poor are moving into million-dollar plus homes (canindia.com)
York Region News
Newmarket hospice will provide care for terminally ill in York Region (Yorkregion.com)
GTA News
Activists march to get housing recognized as a right (thestar.com)
Bike lanes eyed as loading zones for those aiding the disabled (thestar.com)
Torontonians support Rail Deck Park: poll (thestar.com)
Let's hope Mayor Tory doesn't take easy path to re-election (thestar.com)
Toronto budget committee approves increases to water, garbage fees (thestar.com)
This grassroots movement is fighting the power of Canadian city council incumbency (theglobeandmail.com)
Provincial News
Premier Kathleen Wynne promises to win back Ontarians’ trust, calls high electricity prices her ‘mistake’ (theglobeandmail.com)
Federal News
Trudeau’s Senate appointments spark debate on political allegiance (theglobeandmail.com)
Ottawa releases climate strategy, says Canadians may not realize scope of problem (theglobeandmail.com)
