News Clippings
Nov. 8
York Region News
Newmarket pay-it-forward parking ticket program gets go-ahead (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Newmarket's heritage Union Hotel on track to thrive once again (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Residents can get a sneak peek at renovated Aurora Armoury during open house (Yorkregion.com)
'It’s heart-wrenching:' Former medical building in Georgina won't be rebuilt (Yorkreigon.com)
'Paint Lady' transforms Schomberg crosswalks into art (Yorkregion.com)
Banners on Stouffville Main Street honour Second World War veterans (Yorkregion.com)
York Region could run regional fire department 'very easily,' Emmerson says (Yorkregion.com)
TREB Calls on Richmond Hill Council to Approve a Common Sense Sign By-law (Finance.yahoo.com)
Meeting Markham's urban forest target 'critical': Mayor Frank Scarpitti (Yorkregion.com)
Provincial News
Ontario plans to do assessment on impact of climate change (Cbc.ca)
Nov. 7
Vaughan News
A letter from the Mayor (snapd Vaughan)
WHAT’S GOING ON HERE NOW? Vaughan opens 3 new roads near VMC Subway (Yorkregion.com)
York Region News
Open for business; swapping Greenbelt lands (NRU)
Bike lane 'envy': Bradford failing to build cycling infrastructure (Simcoe.com)
Shopping, giving back unite at York Region's annual holiday market (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Drawdown Newmarket-Aurora encourages town to declare climate emergency (Yorkregion.com)
Eight-Storey 'green' condo development in the works for Stouffville (Yorkregion.com)
Newmarket responds to lead in drinking water investigation (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
In brief; shortlist for Hamilton public art project made public (NRU)
Lakeview Waterfront Master Plan; destination waterfront (NRU)
Peel Climate Change Master Plan; leading by example (NRU)
Peel to vote Thursday on formal Indigenous land acknowledgment (Thestar.com)
Toronto council to consider anti-poverty plan that includes expanding TTC discounts (Thestar.com)
Provincial News
Nov. 6
Vaughan News
Vaughan Plans New Healthcare Precinct Around Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital (Urbantoronto.ca)
Dump truck 'completely engulfed in flames' on Hwy. 407 in Woodbridge (Yorkregion.com)
York Region News
Richmond Hill eyes 1% cap on property tax increase in 2020 (Yorkregion.com)
Veterans ride YRT, Mobility Plus for free on Remembrance Day (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Newmarket nixes new-build bid, citing clash with local character (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
City website tells Toronto homeowners how to save on energy costs (Thestar.com)
Ontario Line: Ford’s Transit Scheme Is Barely On Track (Torontostoreys.com)
Toronto endorses ambitious parks and rec facility development (Canadiancondultingengineer.com)
Councillor says Hamilton needs community centre focused on LGBTQ and racialized residents (Cbc.ca)
Provincial News
Ontario Liberal leadership hopeful Michael Coteau would lower voting age to 16 (Thestar.com)
Doug Ford's budget update will promise to 'build Ontario together' (Cbc.ca)
Federal News
Scheer faces leadership test in Conservative caucus meeting (Theglobeandmail.com)
Nov. 5
Vaughan News
What you can do to find out if you have lead in your tap water (Toronto.com, Thestar.com)
York Region News
Up Front with the Mayor: Answers about a new library, Newmarket becoming a city (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Newmarket Theatre renamed NewRoads Centre for the Performing Arts (Yorkregion.com)
Got a parking ticket in King? You can pay fine with toy donation (Yorkregion.com)
Newmarket's 'landmark' heritage properties hit the market (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
Revitalization project aims to put the glitter back in the Golden Mile (Thestar.com)
Ontario, City of Toronto Clearing the Roadblocks for New Subways (News.ontario.ca)
Provincial News
Ontario Launches Regional Program to Help Create Jobs (News.ontario.ca)
CUPE education workers ratify deal with province (Mississauga.com, News.ontario.ca)
Federal News
Airbnb’s ban on party houses extends to Canada (Thestar.com)
Nov. 4
Vaughan News
Vaughan takes steps to be ‘age-friendly’ as senior population balloons (Yorkregion.com)
WinterFest to debut at Canada’s Wonderland this November (Attractionsmagazine.com)
York Region News
WHAT'S GOING ON HERE: Stinky business in Oak Ridges due to tank cleaning (Yorkregion.com)
5 facts about York Regional Police's $348-million budget proposal for 2020 (Yorkregion.com)
Smoke alarm safety tips to help keep your family safe (Yorkregion.com)
Residents encouraged to participate in Newmarket's 2020 budget process (Yorkregion.com)
GTA News
Milton opts in to retail cannabis stores (Yorkregion.com)
Brampton and Mississauga mayors react to decision on future of regional government (Yorkregion.com)
Provincial News
Ford government puts spotlight on high-tech and skilled trades (Torontosun.com)
Federal News