News Clippings
May 22
Vaughan News
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 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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
GTA News
Provincial News
Ontario government not looking to provide financial bailout for the CFL (Theglobeandmail.com)