News Clippings
Sept. 14
Vaughan News
Proposed redevelopment to add hotel, apartments (Vaughan Citizen)
Candidates say campaign policy favours incumbents (Vaughan Citizen)
Firefighter calendar will support good cause (Vaughan Citizen)
Fires destroy 2 neighbouring Bayhampton Crescent houses in Thornhill (Vaughan Citizen)
Breaking down the wall (Excal.on.ca)
York Region News
Welcome To The New Markham And Vendome: The Condo Development Of The Future (Torontostoreys.com)
Melody Somerville, East Gwillimbury Ward 3 councillor candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Susan Lahey, East Gwillimbury Ward 3 councillor candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Aida Kostuck, East Gwillimbury Ward 2 councillor candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Joe Persechini, East Gwillimbury Ward 2 councillor candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Tara Roy-DiClemente, East Gwillimbury Ward 2 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Calum MacMillan, East Gwillimbury Ward 1 council candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Loralea Carruthers, East Gwillimbury Ward 1 councillor candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Richmond Hill's Ed Sackfield Arena and Fitness Studio being renovated (Yorkregion.com)
GTA News
Ont. Tories to hold Saturday sitting (Yorkregion.com, Nationalpost.com)
Toronto asking feds to top council cut bill (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com)
Lane change: Uber boosts Toronto R&D to speed up strategic shift (Theglobeandmail.com, CTVnews.ca, 680news.com, Yorkregion.com)
City Engaging With Public on Eglinton East LRT Plan (Urbantoronto.ca)
Provincial News
As Toronto waits for Bill 31, MPPs will take time off for a plowing match. Here’s what you need to know -- starting with the basics (Thestar.com)
Ontario opposes proposed ban on deferred fees for mutual funds (Theglobeandmail.com)
Federal News
Trudeau sets out fall priorities including finalizing the Trans-Pacific trade deal as NAFTA talks continue (Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com)
Sept. 13
Vaughan News
York Region reports first human case of West Nile virus (Bradfordtoday.com)
York Region Events: 5 things to do this weekend (Sept. 15 to 16) (Yorkregion.com)
York Region News
Aurora Downtown BIA (NRU)
York Region community safety zone fines jump 50 per cent in 3 years (Yorkregion.com)
King Township votes to opt out of hosting private cannabis stores (Yorkregion.com)
Nokiidaa trail extension set to officially open Sept. 15. (Yorkregion.com)
All-candidates meeting set for Sept. 19 at Stouffville District Secondary School (Yorkregion.com)
Markham Movieland project gives big boost to TV, film production in city (Yorkregion.com)
Election debates, advance polls on roster in Georgina (Yorkregion.com)
York-Simcoe Tory nomination garners 3 bids for federal riding (Yorkregion.com)
East Gwillimbury council kicks salary debate until after election (Yorkregion.com)
GTA News
Toronto politicians meet about bill to cut council (Yorkregion.com)
Ford’s legislation to cut Toronto council passes first reading as protests rock the Ontario legislature (Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com)
Sarah Doucette won’t seek re-election in 25-ward council (Thestar.com)
John Tory gets signals crossed on GO expansion timeline (Thestar.com)
Chedoke Creek lands: precedent setting approval (NRU)
Ajax Downs Casino: duelling municipalities (NRU)
Milton engagement framework update (NRU)
Provincial News
Ontario to hold public consultations on cap and trade (Yorkregion.com, Theglobeandmail.com)
Federal News
Liberals will always defend charter: PM (Yorkregion.com)
Ottawa proposes $100M settlement for vets (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com, Nationalpost.com)
Sept. 12
Vaughan News
York's 1st confirmed human case of West Nile of 2018 found in Vaughan (Yorkregion.com)
York Region News
Is Town of Newmarket's fibre internet network worth the $5M investment? (Yorkregion.com)
GTA News
Bill to cut Toronto council expected today (Yorkregion.com)
Toronto council to discuss legal avenues for challenging Ford’s notwithstanding clause (Theglobeandmail.com)
Candidates grapple with uncertainty ahead of vote (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com)
PM won't intervene in Ontario decision (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com, Nationalpost.com)
Toronto election 2018: What is going on? A guide (Theglobeandmail.com)
Downtown Oakville BIA looking for more support from town as Lakeshore construction looms (Insidehalton.com)
Provincial News
Ontario Tories see ‘notwithstanding’ gambit as a way to contrast Ford with Trudeau (Thestar.com)
Federal News
Why does the ‘notwithstanding’ clause even exist? (Thestar.com)
Draft plan for 2026 Winter Olympics in Calgary estimates costs amounting to $5.23-billion (Theglobeandmail.com)
Sept. 11
York Region News
Aurora to hire integrity commissioner, draft code of conduct by March (Yorkregion.com)
Relive battles, hangings of 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion in Newmarket (Yorkregion.com)
5 family-friendly cycling routes in York Region (Yorkregion.com)
York Region buses no longer allowed on York U campus (680news.com, Citynews.ca)
Cleve Mortelliti, King Ward 1 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Jordan Cescolini, King Ward 1 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Kelly Colasanti, King Ward 1 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
David Boyd, King Ward 2 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Sherry Draisey, King Ward 2 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Geoff Simpson, King Ward 3 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Debbie Schaefer, King Ward 5 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Rob Payne, King Ward 5 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
Avia Eek, King Ward 6 candidate (Yorkregion.com)
GTA News
What is the notwithstanding clause? (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com)
Ford fights back against ruling striking down council-cutting plan (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com, Nationalpost.com, 680news.com, Citynews.ca)
What the judge said in the ruling on Doug Ford’s plan to cut size of Toronto council (Thestar.com)
Provincial News
More court challenges ahead for the Ford government (thestar.com)
Federal News
Liberal MPs gather for caucus retreat (Yorkregion.com)
Government of Canada takes concrete action to address homelessness in London (Newswire.ca, Citynews.ca, 680news.ca, Cbc.ca)
Sept. 10
Vaughan News
Proposed Promenade redevelopment to add hotel tower, apartments (Yorkregion.com)
Vaughan condo buyers take developer to court over cancelled project (Thestar.com, Yorkregion.com)
Fires destroy 2 neighbouring Bayhampton Crescent houses in Thornhill (Yorkregion.com)
Thornhill swimmer wins medals at 2018 Special Olympics Summer Games (Yorkregion.com)
Meet the most unlikely member of Doug Ford’s cabinet (Tvo.org)
Contractor troubles for Ontario public projects (Theglobeandmail.com)
York Region News
Voting in the 'wild west': How social media impacts the municipal election (Yorkregion.com)
New playground at Newmarket's George Richardson Park (Yorkregion.com)
400,000 sq.-ft. TV, film facility announced for Markham at TIFF (Yorkregion.com, 680news.com)
Bayview Avenue lane closures in Richmond Hill to last until November (Yorkregion.com)
Judge overturns sanctions against Stouffville Mayor Justin Altmann (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com)
GTA News
Voters want Toronto to have more power. Is that possible? (Thestar.com)
John Tory kicks off re-election campaign with promise to ‘stand up for Toronto’ (Thestar.com)
Toronto awaits Doug Ford’s plans for Ontario Place (Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com)
Soccer nets should be anchored, says proposed law that honours teen (Thestar.com)
Superior Court judge strikes down legislation cutting the size of Toronto city council (Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com, Nationalpost.com)
Provincial News
In sobering news for the Ford government, Ontario lost 80,000 jobs in August (Thestar.com)
Federal News
Trudeau honours fallen firefighters (Yorkregion.com)