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June 23

Vaughan News

 

Vaughan to be granted strong-mayor powers after pledging to help province build 1.5 million more homes (Yorkregion.com)

 

Vaughan mayor makes push for city to leave York Region (Yorkregion.com)

 

With Sales Underway Park Place is Next to Join the Thriving SmartVMC Community (Urbantoronto.ca)

 

46- and 52-Storey Towers Proposed by Hwy 7 and Jane in Vaughan (Urbantoronto.ca)

 

York Region News

 

York Region faces $1.9B in lost fees, increased costs as Ontario pushes ahead with housing strategy (Yorkregion.com)

 

It's time to dive into summer at Newmarket's Outdoor Gorman Pool (Yorkregion.com)

 

Newmarket's newest Indigenous trail marker honours chickadee (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

Provincial News

 

Cursive writing -- and typing -- will return to Ontario schools this fall (Thestar.com)

 

June 22

Vaughan News

 

The future of York Region (CBC)

 

Vaughan's mayor explores split from York Region, saying 'status quo' must change (Cbc.ca)

 

Vaughan takes first steps towards calling for independence from York Region (Ctvnews.ca, Iheartradio.ca, Globalnews.ca, Cp24.com)

 

Doug Ford understands Vaughan's desire for independence (Radio-Canada.ca)

 

What's happening in Vaughan, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and King (June 23 to 29) (Yorkregion.com)

 

City of Vaughan asks Kleinburg residents for input on pair of new parks (Yorkregion.com)

 

'I trusted him': Richmond Hill woman devastated after owner of dog that attacked hers goes silent (Yorkregion.com)

 

Growing up for Vaughan’s downtown (NRU)

 

York Region News

 

‘They need your respect and your protection’: Garbage accumulation in Aurora's waterways impacts wildlife (Yorkregion.com)

 

'Different approach': Developer of new Newmarket community pitches vision (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

GTA News

 

John Tory finally backs a candidate in Toronto mayoral election (Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com)

 

City of Toronto opens some outdoor pools early, others open this weekend (Toronto.com)

 

Peel working with developer to create more affordable housing in Port Credit (NRU)

 

Report shows stagnation in rental housing development in Barrie (NRU)

June 21

Vaughan News

 

Vaughan begins push to demand independence from York Region (Globalnews.ca, Jumpradio.ca)

 

Vaughan Fire And Rescue Service Fire Rescue Partners With Wounded Warriors Canada (woundedWarriors.ca)

 

City of Vaughan asks Kleinburg residents for input on pair of new parks (Yorkregion.com)

 

York Region News

 

WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Georgina replacing old iron water mains in Jackson’s Point (Yorkregion.com)

 

GTA News

 

Doug Ford names his choice for Toronto’s next mayor (Thestar.com, CBC.ca, Globeandmail.com)

 

Town of East Gwillimbury appoints Mark Valcic as new CAO (Yorkregion.com)

 

Construction zone map: More than 200 Georgina streets getting much-needed TLC, repairs (Yorkregion.com)

 

'Frustrated and upset': Newmarket homeowner tapped with hefty water bill after town installs new smart meters (Yorkregion.com)

 

June 20

Vaughan News

 

Crews remain on scene at a large house fire in Vaughan (interview) (CP24)

 

Damages pegged in the hundreds of thousands of dollars in a house fire in Vaughan (interview) (105.9 The Region)

 

Man escapes large Vaughan house fire, pets reportedly missing (Yorkregion.com)

 

No injuries after massive fire at Woodbridge home (CP24.com, CTVnews.ca, iHeartRadio.ca)

 

A Blue and White Independence Day in Toronto (jpost.com)

 

Gondola plans for Vaughan are ‘conceptual only,’ city makes clear (Canada.constructconnect.com)

 

York Region News

 

Trade shows proving to be fertile ground for prospecting York Region (CanadianManufacturing.com)

 

Markham celebrates Pride Month with book showcase, drag performance (Yorkregion.com)

 

Town hall meeting in Newmarket teaches you how to retrofit your home or building to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Yorkregion.com)

 

'I will be prudent': Richmond Hill Mayor David West responds after province's strong mayor powers announcement (Yorkregion.com)

 

A look at Newmarket's changing demographics by the numbers (Yorkregion.com)

 

GTA News

 

How to file a freedom of information request step-by-step (Globeandmail.com)

 

Provincial News

 

Ontario urged to add language on treaty rights to oath for councillors, mayors (CBC.ca)

 

Federal News

 

Canada Day events to feature citizenship ceremony in Ottawa, cross-country concert (Thestar.com)

 

June 19

Vaughan News

 

Massive house fire breaks out in Woodbridge (CTVnews.ca, CP24.com, CP24, CBC Radio One, 105.9 The Region)

 

Putting mental health first: Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service signs partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada (CDNFirefighter.com)

 

Putting mental health first: Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service signs partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada (FirefightingInCanada.com)

 

Vaughan celebrates twin city partnership with Sora, Italy during Italian heritage month (Yorkregion.com)

 

Festival Condominiums Joining VMC Skyline as Forming Continues (Urbantoronto.ca)

 

How Ontario's announced breakup of Peel could impact York Region (Yorkregion.com)

 

Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham mayors get more power from province (Yorkregion.com, TheStar.com)

 

York Region News

 

Markham launches newly updated AI-enabled Virtual Assistant 2.0 (Yorkregion.com)

 

'I want us to be known as one of the most inclusive communities in Canada': Newmarket's changing demographics (Yorkregion.com)

 

Newmarket denied strong mayor powers after mayor rejected signing housing pledge he calls unachievable (Yorkregion.com)

 

Top 10 facts to know about King's planned recreation centre (Yorkreigon.com)

 

East Gwillimbury Library Board elects new chair and vice-chair (Yorkregion.com)

 

York Pride parade brings thousands out to Main Street Newmarket (Yorkregion.com)

 

COUNCIL CONNECTION: Council approves contracts for 2023 road repair program (Yorkregion.com)

 

GTA News

 

What's going on with construction traffic in downtown Toronto? Here's what we found (CBC.ca)

 

Toronto needs housing. Should the city get back to building it? (Thestar.com)

 

Toronto election reality check: How the top mayoral candidates would fix city finances -- and what the experts say (Thestar.com)