News Clippings
Aug. 2
York Region News
East Gwillimbury hires new Economic Development Manager (Yorkregion.com)
GTA News
Accessibility app receives cash injection to help more Canadians with disabilities (Cbc.ca)
Tory MPPs lobbying to save services at Scarborough hospital (Thestar.com)
Former Toronto councillor Augimeri taking on Sgro in federal election (Thestar.com)
Expenses show Toronto councillors not practising what they preach (Torontosun.com)
City's real estate arm has a conflict of interest problem (Nowtoronto.com)
Federal News
Federal leaders’ debates set for second week of October (Thestar.com)
Aug. 1
Vaughan News
Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day 2019 (Vaughan.snapd.com)
Concerts in the Park- Simply Queen (Vaughan.snapd.com)
Vaughan Latin Festival 2019 (Vaughan.snapd.com)
Eid Story-Time at Vaughan Public Libraries Vaughan.snapd.com)
The 1st Annual MPP Michael Tibollo Community Picnic (Vaughan.snapd.com)
The 1st Annual Italian Heritage Month Reception Hosted by MPP Stephen Lecce (Vaughan.snapd.com)
Neon Nostalgic Retro Rock Revue (Vaughan.snapd.com)
Snapd around Vaughan; our community (Vaughan.snapd.com)
GTHA business tax rates decrease (NRU)
Outdoor Water Use Bylaws (York.ca)
York Region News
Highway 48 visioning exercise; opening the whitebelt (NRU)
GTA News
Here’s How Mississauga’s Property Taxes Compare to Other Ontario Cities (Insauga.com)
Drake askes Mayor of Pickering for better Wifi (BlogTO.com, Cbc.ca)
City council approves redevelopment of former industrial site in Port Credit (Ctvnews.ca)
The next new bin: City eyes cost-savings through automation of yard waste pickup (Ctvnews.ca)
Provincial News
Provincial policy statement; market-based statement (NRU)
Municipal Class EA process; finding efficiencies (NRU)
Longtime Ford adviser promoted to key role in premier's office (Cbc.ca)
Federal funding available to help small, medium businesses go green (Yorkregion.com)
Metrolinx to sell naming rights for railway stations, waiting areas, parking lots (Torontosun.com)
Federal News
August dubbed "Tree Check Month" to detect invasive species in Canada (Newswire.ca)
July 31
York Region News
Be safe on the water in East Gwillimbury this summer (Yorkregion.com)
Here are 5 ways York Region is your 'good friend' (Newmarkettoday.ca)
York Region launches intersection safety program (680news.com)
GTA News
Downsized council one year later, same old, same old. (Torontosun.com)
Bloor west community will benefit from expanded bike lanes: advocates (Toronto.com)
Toronto Zoo wants $5M to hand over land for Rouge National Urban Park (Toronto.com)
Etobicoke bike cops on a mission to regain trust in communities (Toronto.com)
How can Toronto keep privately owned public spaces safe? (Toronto.com)
Provincial News
July 30
Vaughan News
Where am I most at risk walking or cycling in York Region? (Yorkregion.com)
York Region News
Newmarket looking to tackle growing trash problem with in-ground bins (Cbc.ca)
Heavy rains may cause localized flooding in Newmarket (Newmarkettotday.ca)
GTA News
Brampton council approves funding for media outlet with ties to two councillors (Thestar.com)
Provincial News
Ontario's Government Strengthening Fire Protection for the People (News.ontario.ca)
Federal News
Elections Canada won’t change voting day to accommodate Jewish holiday (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com)
July 29
Vaughan News
Vaughan's cannabis fest blow-up in (Nowtoronto.com)
PAN AM GAMES: Look out Lima! Make way for York Region's best threats (Yorkregion.com)
How to break the inefficient glass condo mould (Theglobeandmail.com)
York Region News
Richmond Hill council to expand library board despite concerns (Yorkregion.com)
Markham to Open Harmony Park (Markham.ca)
Honouring Veterans with the Launch of Markham's Veteran Park Program (Markham.ca)
Crime severity continues to rise in York Region (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
'It breaks my heart to do it': Toronto homeowner ordered to remove fake grass (Cbc.ca)
City council adopts photo radar report; cameras to be installed by December (Citynews.ca)
Provincial News
Expanding Learning Opportunities in STEM and Skilled Trades (News.ontario.ca)
Federal News
Ottawa launches project to improve data collection in Canadian cities (Thelogic.co)