News Clippings

Feb. 5

Vaughan News

New Vaughan hospital ready to welcome ICU patients to alleviate capacity issues (CTVnews.ca)

Minister's zoning orders eroding democracy in Vaughan (Yorkregion.com)

Let it flow: Citizens invited to share thoughts as Vaughan develops new urban water plan (Yorkregion.com)

York Region News

Black History is for the entire community: Task Force collaborates to highlight the history around us (ca.news.yahoo.com)

Council connection: Georgina's COVID-19 programs extending into 2021 (Yorkregion.com)

Richmond Hill mulls permeable paver on new driveways, sidewalks to decrease water run-off (Yorkregion.com)

Georgina offering tax relief for home, property owners impacted by COVID-19 pandemic (Yorkregion.com)

Stakes are too high to end the COVID-19 lockdown now: Region of York (Yorkregion.com)

All cases of COVID-19 to be tested for UK variant beginning this week: Region (ca.news.yahoo.com)

Markham earns top marks in report on 31 Canadian municipalities (Yorkregion.com)

Ontario providing transit funding for King, York (Kingsentinel.com)

Provincial News

Ontario considers steps to safe reopening amid fears of COVID-19 variants (Thestar.com)

Ontario government is considering whether to cancel March Break in bid to limit spread of COVID-19 (CP24.com)

Ontario changes rules allowing pet groomers to open under restrictions (CBC.ca)

Feb. 4

Vaughan News

New CT and MRI scanners at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital (Thestar.com)

Committee agendas (NRU)

York Region News

Town of Newmarket exploring possibility of levying hotel tax (Newmarkettoday.ca)

4 things to know in Aurora: sinkhole, anti-racism task force, new park, energy plan (Yorkregion.com)

Conservation authority celebrates restoration of wetlands in King, Innisfil (Yorkregion.com)

Lace up your skates! Richmond Hill's Mill Pond, Lake Wilcox rinks expected to open Feb. 5 (Yorkregion.com)

Here's why it may be time to up your mask game against COVID-19 (Yorkregion.com)

Ontario denies Richmond Hill’s request to open up Greenbelt lands for industrial use (Yorkregion.com)

Richmond Hill hospital gets $700K in funding from province to add 3 mental health beds (Yorkregion.com)

King Township strives for efficiencies among staff (Wellandtribune.ca)

Uncertain potential (NRU)

GTA News

Council approves redesign of busy downtown Yonge St. for pedestrians (Thestar.com, Globalnews.ca)

‘Unmute yourself!’ Toronto council members are eager for the return of in-person meetings (Thestar.com)

Toronto announces plan to combat disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities (Thestar.com, Citynews.ca, Cp24.com, Cbc.ca)

Canary in the coal mine (NRU)

Clarifying core vision (NRU)

Provincial News

Enhanced Safety Measures in Place as In-Person Learning Resumes Across Ontario (News.Ontario.ca, Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com, Torontosun.com)

Ontario to launch autism services program in March with initial enrolment of 600 children (Theglobeandmail.com, Cp24.com)

Feb. 3

Vaughan News

York school board aims to 'correct' actions causing hurt in Vaughan school renaming process (Yorkregion.com)

COVID-19 task force hands down 30 charges in Markham, Vaughan, Newmarket, Aurora (Yorkregion.com)

York Region police mourn death of officer who died after snowmobiling crash (Ctvnews.ca)

York Region News

Loblaws, Food Basics among latest York Region businesses with employees testing positive for COVID-19 (Yorkregion.com)

Markham earns top marks in report on 31 Canadian municipalities (Yorkregion.com)

'Full-blown stench': Stouffville teen launches petition calling for cannabis facility probe (Yorkregion.com)

Mild 'historical' chemical contamination discovered in Newmarket tennis clubhouse (Yorkregion.com)

Conservation authority completes wetlands restoration projects in King, Innisfil (Newmarkettotday.ca)

Despite warnings, some Newmarket residents still skating on Fairy Lake, rivers, ponds (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Dog attacks on Newmarket trail prompt reminder pets must be leashed (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Newmarket's fire department first in Canada to adopt new smart technology in its fleet (Newmarkettoday.ca)

GTA News

Ontario cities call for clarity on rules around pet grooming services under lockdown (680News.com)

Slow-downs coming on Oshawa streets (Thestar.com)

Oshawa residents calling for outdoor skating rink (Thestar.com)

Toronto to consider ending parking minimums on new developments, imposing maximums instead (Thestar.com)

Toronto mayor says 'more effort needed' on short-term rental regulations as another dubious tactic emerges (Ctvnews.ca)

Toronto City Council approves five-stop SmartTrack stations plan (Cp24.com)

Provincial News

Ontario Continues Accelerated Vaccinations of Most Vulnerable Despite Vaccine Delays (News.Ontario.ca, Cbc.ca, Thestar.com)

Ontario education minister to announce today when rest of schools will reopen (Cbc.ca, Thestar.com)

Feb. 2

York Region News

39 cases of fast-spreading COVID-19 U.K. variant found in York Region (Yorkregion.com)

City of Markham named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2021 (Markham.ca/news)

York Region Catholic board appoints new director of education (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Don't chicken out on allowing backyard hens in Aurora, resident urges (Yorkregion.com)

Province investing $666K in Bradford, Georgina long-term care facilities (Yorkregion.com)

Richmond Hill Winter Carnival goes virtual, featuring COVID-safe activities and contests (Yorkregion.com)

Plans to dig up historic Georgina cemetery raise grave concerns (Yorkregion.com)

GTA News

Toronto has registered 2,800 Airbnbs, but some wonder what happened to thousands of others? (Thestar.com)

Toronto Community Centre Workers Vote to Strike If Necessary (Nationalpost.com)

City councillors say they are running out of time to introduce new small business tax rate in 2021 (Cp24.com)

City takes on BIA duties after disbanding group (Thestar.com)

Provincial News

Ontario to announce on Wednesday when schools will reopen (Cbc.ca, Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com, Torontosun.com)

Ontario confirms first case of South African COVID-19 variant (Theglobeandmail.com, Yorkregion.com, Citynews.ca, Ctvnews.ca)

Ontario businesses will stay locked down until COVID-19 patients in ICU drop by more than half (Thestar.com)

Mandatory COVID-19 testing for international travellers begins at Toronto’s Pearson airport (Theglobeandmail.com)

Federal News

Canada on verge of deal to make COVID-19 vaccines at home (Thestar.com, Nationalpost.com)

Trudeau, U.S. vice-president Kamala Harris talk COVID-19, Buy American and Montreal (Theglobeandmail.com)

Feb. 1

Vaughan News

York Region urging feds to go further on international travel restrictions (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Vaughan's abrupt closure then reopening of ice rinks amplifies equity debate (Yorkregion.com)

Music, books, poetry and more: Vaughan’s Black History Month goes virtual this February (Yorkregion.com)

Celebrate Black History Month with virtual events in Newmarket, Vaughan, Aurora (Yorkregion.com)

More than just books: Virtual fun to be had at York Region public libraries (Yorkregion.com)

Will Canada's Wonderland open in May as planned? (Yorkregion.com, Blogto.com)

Vaughan outpaces rest of York Region in condo, single-home sales in 2020 -- once again (Yorkregion.com)

Will COVID show us how to build better housing? (Thestar.com, Yorkregion.com)

York Region News

Markham library board in bad books with union over layoffs, ‘threats’ to staff (Yorkregion.com)

Richmond Hill hospital receiving $700K for additional mental health beds (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Southlake closes Newmarket vaccine centre days after Premier Ford visit (Yorkregion.com)

Sled sinks, owner manages to escape after cracked ice on Holland River (Yorkregion.com)

'Magnificent day': Aurora residents cheer LPAT ruling for Henderson Forest (Yorkregion.com)

School’s in session: Georgina Trades Training Inc. opens new facility (Yorkregion.com)

Fire Away: Richmond Hill residents invited to share thoughts on fire protection services (Yorkregion.com)

Markham Public Library launches bibliotherapy initiative to support mental wellness (Yorkregion.com)

Province allocating additional $1.54M in funding to long-term-care homes in Newmarket (Yorkregion.com)

GTA News

Toronto’s COVID-19 rules should be extended to June, public health chief urges (Thestar.com)

Torontonians have complained a lot about COVID-19 rule breaking. But what about enforcement? (Thestar.com)

Toronto drives home message to wear masks in condo common areas (Torontosun.com)

Provincial News

Ontario Takes Immediate Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Variants (News.Ontario.ca)

COVID-19’s UK variant expected to surge in Ontario, modelling predicts (Thestar.com)

Ontario must prioritize opening schools before other sectors, medical officers of health say (Theglobeandmail.com)

Federal News

Airlines suspending certain flights, Ottawa introducing quarantine hotel stays to discourage travel (Cbc.ca, Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com, Nationalpost.com, Torontosun.com)