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May 21

Vaughan News

 

White belt to go? Vaughan councillor grills ‘aggressive’ Ontario 2051 intensification plan (Yorkregion.com)

 

White belt to go? Vaughan councillor grills ‘aggressive’ Ontario 2051 intensification plan (Thestar.com)

 

York University advances plans to establish a new School of Medicine supported by GTA health and government leaders (Educationnewscanada.com)

 

Mayor Bevilacqua welcomes York University's plan to establish a new School of Medicine in the City (Municipalinfonet.com)

 

‘One step closer:’ Vaughan mayor welcomes York University's plan for medical school in city (Yorkregion.com)

 

Government of Canada invests in training to help Canadians in Woodbridge, Ontario become verified in the skilled trades (Cbj.ca)

 

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)

 

Pop-ups, school reopenings, outbreaks: What you need to know now about COVID-19 in York Region (Yorkregion.com)

 

'Conditions favourable' for York Region reopening when stay-at-home order ends, top doc says (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

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 schools could reopen in June with a ‘manageable’ increase in new COVID-19 cases, experts say (Thestar.com)

 

Ontario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province (News.ontario.ca)

 

Golf, tennis, other outdoor sports to open across Ontario as part of 3-step reopening plan (News.ontario.ca)

 

May 20

Vaughan News

 

Vaughan Secondary School formally renamed in honour of Hodan Nalayeh after community advocacy (Globalnews.ca)

 

City of Vaughan partners with Vaughan Community Health Centre to support residents during pandemic (Urbantoronto.ca)

 

Vaughan family launches SickKids fundraiser in memory of 2 children killed by teenage driver (Citynews.ca)

 

York Region News

 

Aurora Official Plan draft policies (NRU)

 

'Perseverance and courage': 2021 Portraits of Giving Awards honour pandemic's frontline workers (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

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)

 

Vaughan councillors search for solutions after 2 children struck, killed by car in residential neighbourhood (Thestar.com)

 

Vaughan councillors search for solutions after 2 children struck, killed by car in residential neighbourhood (Yorkregion.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)

 

Vaughan mayor denounces Islamophobia, anti-Semitism as pro-Palestine, pro-Israel protesters verbally clash (Yorkregion.com)

 

Vaughan mayor denounces Islamophobia, anti-Semitism as pro-Palestine, pro-Israel protesters verbally clash (Thestar.com)

 

When it comes to the Mideast conflict, it is important to know the difference between criticism of policy and criticism of people (Theglobeandmail.com)

 

Georgina marina, Vaughan event centre among 33 charges for COVID-19 violations (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

York Region News

 

York Region's COVID-19 vaccine rollout surges forward, with 63% of adults vaccinated (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

'A roof over their head': York Region affordable housing crisis fuels issue of illegal rooming houses (Yorkregion.com)

 

'You can fight city hall but you may not win': Aurora resident loses bid to halt ward system (Yorkregion.com)

 

Provincial News

 

Ontario Carrying Out More Inspections at Workplaces in Hot-Spot Regions (News.ontario.ca)

 

‘Immediately reopen outdoor activities’: Sports associations urge Ford to let the people play (Thestar.com)

 

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

 

Boy, 4, girl, 10, die after teen driver hits three in residential Vaughan driveway, police say (Thestar.com)

 

Brother and sister die after being hit by Mercedes in Vaughan, Ont. as teen driver faces upgraded charges (iHeartreadio.ca/CTVnews)

 

Brother and sister die after being struck by vehicle in Vaughan; teen driver faces upgraded charges (CP24.com)

 

Brother and sister die after being hit by Mercedes in Vaughan, Ont. as teen driver faces upgraded charges (iHeartradio.ca/newstalk1010)

 

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

 

Change in vaccine eligibility means Toronto may not be able to meet demand, Tory warns, as new variant concerns mount (Thestar.com)

 

Downtowners complained about it for decades. Finally, this winter, their sidewalks will be plowed (Thestar.com)

 

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)

 

Ontario urged to allow outdoor recreation amid stay-at-home order, and not only for golfers (Theglobeandmail.com)

 

May 17

Vaughan News

 

UPDATE: 2 children in critical condition after single-vehicle crash in Vaughan (Yorkregion.com)

 

A thorn in the Ford government’s side: How these three women helped galvanize the fight against the controversial Highway 413 (Niagarafallsreview.ca)

 

A thorn in the Ford government’s side: How these three women helped galvanize the fight against the controversial Highway 413 (Thestar.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)

 

‘We aren’t NIMBYs’: Vaughan councillors feel heat after pleas to reject ‘inappropriate’ highrise bids (Yorkregion.com)

 

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)

 

York Region on track to open vaccination eligibility to 18+ years of age by week of May 24 (Yorkregion.com)

 

WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Yonge Street boardwalk in Aurora to open soon (Yorkregion.com)

 

Richmond Hill home to over 115 bird species; you're invited to try birding this spring (Yokregion.com)

 

Speed limits may drop on 3 regional roads with nearby schools in Newmarket (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

'Give them an air high-five': Newmarket marks Public Works Week with shout-out to team (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)

 

A parking lot, a fire station and a condo proposal: How a tricky city-building chess game is bringing a much-needed park to Toronto’s core (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)