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May 22

Vaughan News

 

Will COVID-19 lead to an exodus from crowded offices in downtown towers? Don't count on it, experts say (News.Yahoo.com, CBC.ca)

 

Ontario PC caucus pushes for restaurant patio expansion (Theglobeandmail.com)

 

Pandemic pivot: York companies retool to answer call for made-in-Ontario solutions (Yorkregion.com)

 

Almost 50 workers at 3 Vaughan companies test positive for coronavirus (Yorkregion.com)

 

COVID-19: UrbanToronto Updates from the Industry for May 21, 2020 (Urbantoronto.ca)

 

York Region News

 

City of Markham’s Tree Maintenance Program off to a speedy start (Makrhamstaffnews.ca)

 

Workplaces, carpools become coronavirus hot spots as York Region returns to work (Yorkregion.com)

 

Aurora mayor looks to honour front-line coronavirus workers with murals (Yorkregion.com)

 

Enjoy the fresh air! Richmond Hill to reopen select parks starting May 22 (Yorkregion.com)

 

GTA News

 

Councillors push bike lanes on University Avenue as part of COVID fight (Yorkregion.com)

 

Provincial News

 

Ontario fails to meet its own COVID-19 testing target for 4th straight day, Ford pledges more random testing (CBC.ca)

 

Ontario Leading COVID-19 Research in Canada (News.ontario.ca)

 

Federal News

 

Canada is reopening without knowing where Canadians are getting COVID-19 (CBC.ca)

 

Testing waste water could give early warning of second wave of COVID-19 (Theglobeandmail.com)

 

May 21

Vaughan News

 

Canadian bridal fashion designer creates PPE for frontline workers (Citynews.ca)

 

Coronavirus: Friends come together to support staff in long-term care facilities (Globalnews.ca)

 

York Region COVID-19 outbreaks ‘under control’, but workplace cases rising (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

York Region News

 

Newmarket coffers take $8.5M hit during COVID-19 pandemic (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

UPDATE: A handy guide about Georgina trails, boat launches and burn permits (Yorkregion.com)

 

Markham's 1,571 part-time staff temporarily laid off won't be back any time soon (Yorkregion.com)

 

Newmarket motorists may fume, Davis Drive in line for more roadwork (Yorkregion.com)

 

Reduced work week and layoffs as Georgina looks to save costs in face of coronavirus (Yorkregion.com)

 

Updated on City operations for selected municipalities (NRU)

 

Centrepiece development proposed for Markham Centre (NRU)

 

$55K donation to help vulnerable York Region residents during pandemic (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

GTA News

 

Number of COVID-19 deaths in Toronto tops 700 as mayor says wear masks 'when in doubt' (CBC.ca)

 

Justice denied as Halton Consolidated Courthouse project cancelled (NRU)

 

Provincial News

 

Ontario recommending masks for public transit riders as 390 new COVID-19 cases confirmed (CBC.ca)

 

May 20

Vaughan News

 

Mayor in the morning; Interview with Mayor Bevilacqua (105.9 The Region)

 

New bylaw will allow Vaughan councillors to get legal fees paid by taxpayer -- whether they are right or wrong (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com)

 

Second Tower 'The Beverley' to Launch at Daniels' and Baif's The Thornhill (Urbantoronto.ca)

 

York Region COVID-19 outbreaks ‘under control’, but workplace cases rising (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

Curbside pickup won't be offered at Newmarket library before June (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

York Region News

 

New outdoor skatepark coming to Newmarket's Magna Centre (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

Richmond Hill flip-flops on disputed development plan at closed meeting (Yorkregion.com)

 

From classrooms to computers, connecting in Georgina a challenge for students (Yorkregion.com)

 

In Aurora, you can shoot hoops again, but don't use the play structures (Yorkregion.com)

 

GTA News

 

Brampton asking residents for feedback on coronavirus reopening and recovery (Yorkregion.com)

 

Toronto reopens dog parks as COVID-19 restrictions ease (Thestar.com)

 

Provincial News

 

Ontario shuts schools until September because of COVID-19 pandemic (CBC.ca, Thestar.com)

 

Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Keep People Safe (News.ontario.ca, Thestar.com)

 

Ontario starts first reopening stage as new COVID-19 cases increase (Thestar.com)

 

Federal News

 

Canada-U.S. border to remain closed for another month as provinces slowly reopen (CBC.ca, Theglobeandmail.com)

 

May 19

Vaughan News

 

All park amenities remain closed in Vaughan; interview with Mayor Bevilacqua (OMNI)

 

Mayors concerned their cities are not ready to reopen; interview with Mayor Bevilacqua (CP24)

 

What's coming up at Newmarket council: Financial impacts of COVID-19 (Newmarkettoday.com)

 

‘Nothing can replace face-to-face learning,’ laments Vaughan teacher (Yorkregion.com)

 

York Region News

 

Newmarket easing its way into reopening, mayor says (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

Library 'vital' part of learning curve for Markham families coping with school closures (Yorkregion.com.com)

 

Stouffville library not opening for pickup or delivery May 19 (Yorkregion.com)

 

East Gwillimbury turns to mountain bikes to physical distance 19 (Yorkregion.com)

 

Newmarket residents invited to contribute to digital time capsule (Yorkregion.com)

 

'Threat isn't over': Stay home, work on the lawn this weekend, York Region public health urges (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

GTA News

 

As city blocks off additional roads for ActiveTO, residents, drivers adjust to closures (CBC.ca)

 

Toronto to reopen waste drop-off depots (CBC.ca)

 

Toronto is in big financial trouble -- and there isn’t a plan to fix it (Thestar.com)

 

Provincial News

 

Province considers in-class summer pilot project in dealing with COVID-19 pandemic (Thestar.com)

 

Ontario to decide in ‘near future’ whether COVID-19 will shut down overnight summer camps (Thestar.com)

 

Premier Doug Ford hints at lifting restrictions on gatherings as Ontario economy begins its reopening (Thestar.com)

 

Province says Ontarians can use home-based child care amid coronavirus pandemic (Globalnews.ca)

 

Federal News

 

Canada's 'inevitable' second wave of COVID-19 cases (Yorkregion.com)

 

Cities grappling with COVID-19 costs call for federal, provincial co-operation for emergency aid (CBC.ca)

 

May 15

Vaughan News

 

Vaughan provides additional 30 days on interim property tax bills (Yorkregion.com)

 

Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time (Yorkregion.com)

 

As businesses gradually reopen, Vaughan bylaw officers to up their monitoring (Yorkregion.com)

 

York Region News

 

Kingbridge opens temporary shelter for homeless York Region residents (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

Richmond Hill pushes through development without height limit despite public outcry (Yorkregion.com)

 

Markham eyes eased restrictions around patios, outdoor dining, shopping (Yorkregion.com)

 

Parts of Ontario with the highest rate of COVID-19 cases aren’t testing as much as places with less spread (Thestar.com)

 

Markham residents get creative to stay positive, connected during coronavirus pandemic (Yorkregion.com)

 

GTA News

 

‘The simple fact is that the GTA is not there yet’: Region’s mayors cautious as Ontario moves to reopen (Thestar.com)

 

City to close parts of Lake Shore to cars, create ‘quiet streets’ in Kensington Market to make room for pedestrians, cyclists (Thestar.com)

 

Provincial News

 

Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen (News.ontario.ca, Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com, Torontosun.com, Nationalpost.com, Globalnews.ca, Cbc.ca)

 

Ontario government not looking to provide financial bailout for the CFL (Theglobeandmail.com)