News Clippings
May 21
Vaughan News
PinkCars needs volunteers to help York Region seniors 70 and older get vaccinated (Thestar.com)
Chris Sky accused of death threats, assaulting Toronto police officer (Yorkreigon.com)
Ford government says some outdoor amenities to reopen (Global News)
Does Vaughan need another public library? Have your say with survey until May 28 (Yorkregion.com)
Does Vaughan need another public library? Have your say with survey until May 28 (Thestar.com)
York Region News
East Gwillimbury launches new website (Yorkregion.com)
Remembering Markham’s favourite 'tito': City mourns former councillor Alex Chiu (Yorkreigon.com)
‘Opportunities are endless’ for Seneca accelerated PSW program in King (Yorkregion.com)
Splish, splash: Georgina beaches open to residents only (Yorkregion.com)
York Region opens vaccinations to ages 12+ ahead of provincial rollout (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Parent volunteers needed for York Region public school board committee (Newmarkttoday.ca)
Hit the trails with Cycle Aurora and connect with your community (Wellandtribune.ca)
GTA News
Mississauga to add 20 new automated speed cameras by year’s end (Driving.ca)
Provincial News
Ontario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province (News.ontario.ca)
May 20
Vaughan News
York Region News
Aurora Official Plan draft policies (NRU)
MAP: All locations of York Region speed, red-light cameras (Thestar.com)
Pop-up vaccine clinic coming to East Gwillimbury this weekend (Yorkregion.com)
'CN Tower of Stouffville': Council approves 16-storey condo on Main Street (Yorkregion.com)
YOU ASKED: Why is Georgina fencing off beach areas in town? (Yorkregion.com)
Georgina limits waterfront parking to resident pass holders only (Bradfordtoday.ca)
GTA News
Reopen GTA-Hamilton area with one set of restrictions, mayors tell Premier Ford (Thestar.com)
Toronto expands reach of hot-spot vaccination strategy to get more shots in arms (Thestar.com)
ICBL continues to impact development decision-making in Burlington (NRU)
Whitby raising development charges (NRU)
Kitchener residential tower could become City’s tallest building (NRU)
Provincial News
Ontario will give second shots of AstraZeneca vaccine: source (Thestar.com)
Ontario set to unveil gradual reopening plan on Thursday (Theglobeandmail.com)
May 19
Vaughan News
A surreal death scene of teddy bears and tire tracks (Torontosun.com)
A brother and sister have died in Vaughan after a car hit them in their driveway (Narcity.com)
Sadness, anger grow after 'preventable' deaths of 2 children in Vaughan (Thestar.com)
Sadness, anger grow after 'preventable' deaths of 2 children in Vaughan (Yorkregion.com)
Vaughan family releases statement after brother and sister killed in crash (Thestar.com)
Georgina marina, Vaughan event centre among 33 charges for COVID-19 violations (Newmarkettoday.ca)
York Region News
Provincial News
Ontario Carrying Out More Inspections at Workplaces in Hot-Spot Regions (News.ontario.ca)
Ontario to release opening plan 'very soon:' Health Minister (Torontosun.com)
Federal News
Federal government invests $200 million to build an mRNA vaccine plant in Ontario (CBC.ca)
May 18
Vaughan News
Public invited to virtual renaming ceremony for Vaughan Secondary School (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Canada's Wonderland cancels Victoria Day long weekend fireworks (Dailyhive.com)
Richmond Hill fire chief steps down, joins former Vaughan chief in Mississauga (Yorkregion.com)
York Region News
5 things you need to know about York Regional Police's $397M budget (Yorkregion.com)
Big dreams for Georgina's Lake Simcoe waterfront as plans take shape (Yorkregion.com)
'Good news': As young as 16 can book COVID-19 vaccines in York Region (Yorkreigon.com)
GTA News
Provincial News
Ontario opening COVID-19 vaccine appointments for those 18+ starting Tuesday (CBC.ca)
Ontario’s pandemic golf ban could end before June 2, health minister hints (Yorkregion.com)
May 17
Vaughan News
UPDATE: 2 children in critical condition after single-vehicle crash in Vaughan (Yorkregion.com)
Drinking Water Operator fined $6,400 for Safe Drinking Water Act Violation (News.ontario.ca)
Canada’s Wonderland just announced new changes to its opening plans (Narcity.com)
Smart City UA hosts Canadian Mayor to address global Smart City solutions (Thesmartcityjournal.com)
As COVID-19 persists, city-building in Vaughan continues (105.9 The Region)
Alectra announces plans to be Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 (Newswire.ca)
York Region News
Markham public library goes fine free for children, teens (Yorkregion.com)
WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Yonge Street boardwalk in Aurora to open soon (Yorkregion.com)
Speed limits may drop on 3 regional roads with nearby schools in Newmarket (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
Toronto's Union Station cleans up nicely (Torontosun.com)
COVID-19 has brought Patrick Brown back to prominence. Is all forgiven? (Theglobeandmail.com)
New locations of Toronto's 50 automated speed cameras released (CTVnews.ca)
Milton residents hope for reprieve from ‘horrible’ overnight train whistles (Thestar.com)
Provincial News
Ontario hit seven million vaccines -- and counting -- on weekend (Thestar.com)
Summer camps for kids will go ahead, Premier Doug Ford promises (Thestar.com)
Federal News
Partially vaccinated Canadians can socialize outdoors this summer, Tam says (CBC.ca)