News Clippings

Jan. 26

Vaughan News

Daycare costs face upward pressure from wage hikes (observerxtra.com)

On Family Day, show the world why you love York Region (stouffvillereview.com)

York Region News

York Region public health nurses in strike position Feb. 5 (yorkregion.com)

GTA News

New emergency shelter set to open in Annex (thestar.com)

Youth lose programming at Regent Park Community Centre as city scrambles for shelter space (thestar.com)

Tory calls allegations against Brown ‘saddening and disturbing’ (thestar.com)

TTC approves ridership growth strategy (thestar.com)

OPP are investigating a now-cancelled Toronto Parking Authority land deal (thestar.com)

Young women face ‘pervasive’ culture of sex harassment in Canadian politics (thestar.com)

Provincial News

Patrick Brown scandal leaves PC party's future uncertain (yorkregion.com)

Patrick Brown’s resignation a cue to ‘shine a light’ on unwanted sexual advances, premier says (thestar.com)

Tories looking for new leader after Patrick Brown sex scandal (thestar.com, theglobeandmail.com)

Alleged North Korean hack on Metrolinx may open ‘frightening new chapter’ in cybersecurity (theglobeandmail.com)

Federal News

Kent Hehr resigns from Liberal cabinet (yorkregion.com)

Politicians step aside, prompt MPs to reflect (yorkregion.com)

MP sorry for comments on job-program changes (yorkregion.com)

Jan. 25

Vaughan News

Vaughan and Oshawa See Record-Breaking Year in Construction (urbantoronto.ca)

Sneak Peek at the Public Art Plan for The Met in Vaughan (urbantoronto.ca)

Vaughan Design Review Panel Agenda (NRU)

Approval recommended for Vaughan towers (NRU)

Maple subdivision proposed (NRU)

Maple townhouse proposed (NRU)

Planning and development in York Region - missing link (NRU)

GTA News

Mayor Tory wants cap on public exec salaries (torontosun.com)

Council's newest social justice warrior promotes "Islamophobia" agenda (torontosun.com)

Sajecki retires - foundations in place (NRU)

Provincial News

Patrick Brown resigns as PC leader amid sexual misconduct allegations (thestar.com)

Ontario government vows to crack down on sexually abusive teachers (thestar.com)

Trust and confidence in Hamilton - measuring performance (NRU)

Hamilton's housing market starts 2018 at a gallop (theglobeandmail.com)

Federal News

Liberals to scrap community mail box conversions, but won't restore door-to-door (thestar.com)

Liberal government grant for pot research should've come earlier, researchers say (thestar.com)

At Montreal talks, Canada proposes new approach to breaking NAFTA auto gridlock (theglobeandmail.com)

Jan. 24

Vaughan News

Durham still in the mix for Amazon HQ2 (oshawaexpress.ca)

Find out more about Vaughan Hwy. 427 expansion Jan. 25 (yorkregion.com)

York Region News

Traffic efforts to improve safety miss mark: Newmarket resident (yorkregion.com)

GTA News

Budget committee commits funding for additional shelter beds, falling short of advocates demands (thestar.com)

Proposal to force building more affordable housing falls short, advocates say (thestar.com)

Toronto proposes end to tax-breaks for downtown office towers (theglobeandmail.com)

Transit priority plan could replicate King St. pilot on other TTC routes (thestar.com)

No end in sight for tourists' love affair with Toronto (thestar.com)

Provincial News

Coalition of unions challenging Ontario’s campaign finance law as unconstitutional (thestar.com)

Federal News

We're number two: Switzerland named world's best country in 2018, Canada 2nd (ctvnews.ca)

Liberals opt out of Canada Post overhaul (theglobeandmail.com)

Jan. 23

Vaughan News

Stouffville’s ethics czar steps down (TheStar.com)

York Region Events: Winter festivals and celebrations (YorkRegion.com)

York Region News

Richmond Hill residents petition town to stop Mac's gas station construction (YorkRegion.com)

Region goes ahead with Mount Albert traffic light despite opposition (YorkRegion.com)

GTA News

Toronto urged to ‘step up’ for child care in 2018 budget (TheStar.com)

Provincial News

Ontario landlords want right to ban pot in rentals immediately after legalization (TheStar.com)

Coalition of unions challenging Ontario’s campaign finance law as unconstitutional (TheStar.com)

Charles Sousa suggests Ontario budget could come early because of upcoming election (TheStar.com)

Federal News

How Canada's addiction to road salt is ruining everything (NationalPost.com)

Census data says you’ll make a lot more than your immigrant parents, but your kids won’t make as much as you (TheStar.com)

Jan. 22

Vaughan News

[VIDEO]: Vaughan among shortlist for new Amazon HQ - featuring Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua (CP24.com)

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua speaks about Amazon HQ on 680 news (680news.com)

Vaughan's construction boom continues, driven by home construction (yorkregion.com)

Residents question Vaughan mayor's paid position on bank board (thestar.com)

Who pays when you slip and fall on someone else's property? (thestar.com)

SUNDAY READS: Vaughan captain Len Ridding retires after three decades fighting fires (yorkregion.com)

York Region News

Markham pet store closed after puppies, kittens found under hot lights with no water (yorkregion.com)

GTA News

TTC unveils strategy to grow transit ridership (thestar.com)

Halton Commuters Can Now Save on Transit Fare (inhamilton.com)

Mayor John Tory backs 2026 World Cup bid (thestar.com)

Provincial News

Ontario consulting public on allowing cannabis lounges after legalization (theglobeandmail.com)

Prescription for healthier population: spend more on social services (thestar.com)

Federal News

Significant hike to carbon prices necessary to achieve emissions targets, study finds (theglobeandmail.com)