May 5

Vaughan News

'It means a lot to us’: Vaughan’s twin city in the Philippines offers opportunity to share cultures (Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com)

York Region News

York Region reduces speed limits on several Stouffville roads (Yorkregion.com)

'One-size-fits-all doesn't work': York parents fight education changes (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Newmarket mayor surprised province appointing auditor to review town's finances amid controversial Bill 23 push (Yorkregion.com)

Newmarket Public Library cracks open book on new branding reflecting its evolving role in the community (Yorkregion.com)

York Region missing mark on key performance metrics (Newmarkettoday.ca)

York Region drinking water receives perfect score (Newmarkettoday.ca)

York Region puts 'brakes' on vacant housing tax (Newmarkettoday.ca)

GTA News

Peel is one step closer to having a vacant home tax for properties in Mississauga and Brampton, as well as Caledon (Thestar.com)

Provincial News

Ontario will audit finances of 6 major cities to assess possible impact of Bill 23 (Cbc.ca, Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com, Cp24.com)

May 4

Vaughan News

Vaughan Metropolitan Centre’s library gets new book nook (Yorkregion.com)

Committee agendas (NRU)

York Region News

ventureLAB initiative attracting tech firms to York Region (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Stouffville breaks ground on Ballantrae sports dome (Yorkregion.com)

Newmarket residents invited to create town's blueprint for growth over next 30 years through official plan review (Yorkregion.com)

Town of East Gwillimbury declares a climate emergency (Yorkregion.com)

Pigeonholed: Georgina hosts online survey to consider allowing domestic pigeons (Yorkregion.com)

GTA News

Toronto to run out of money to help homeless people pay market rents after only two months, city says (Thestar.com)

Mississauga councillors push for LRT loop as Metrolinx says line will be ready by end of 2024 (Cbc.ca)

Pickering seeking to ‘front-load’ development review process in response to Bill 109 (NRU)

Peel Region proposes vacant home tax (NRU)

Redevelopment of retail plaza site proposed for Brampton (NRU)

Study explores the potential of land value capture as a municipal revenue tool (NRU)

Provincial News

Ontario announces $51 million investment to battle auto theft (Ctvnews.ca)

Federal News

Trudeau announces Canadian delegation for King Charles's coronation (Cbc.ca)

Canada Revenue Agency, union reach tentative deal, ending strike of 35,000 workers (Thestar.com, Theglobeandmail.com, Nationalpost.com)

May 3

Vaughan News

‘Emotional detoxification’: Vaughan’s green spaces have positive effect on residents' wellness (Yorkregion.com)

What should you do if you come across a dead or dying bat or other wild animal? (Yorkregion.com)

York Region News

Efforts to raise Pride flag at York Region Catholic schools met with vehement opposition (Yorkregion.com)

York Region Transit riders can now pay with debit cards (Newmarkettoday.ca, Yorkregion.com, Thestar.com)

'Urban energy': 10 things to know about Newmarket's past, present and future (Yorkregion.com)

GTA News

After 50 years in a holding pattern, Pickering airport hopes soar with a new federal study (Thestar.com)

Ford government blasts Pickering council for rejecting long-term care home MZO request (Globalnews.ca, Theglobeandmail.com)

Foragers filling bags of greens with illegal harvest in Toronto parks (Ctvnews.ca)

May 2

York Region News

Lecce reiterates province's support for LGTBQ2S+ students following Pride flag flap at YCDSB meeting (Cp24.com, Theglobeandmail.com)

'Makes downtown more vibrant': Stouffville gets set for summer patio season (Yorkregion.com)

Battle with Aurora Public Library continues as minority artist advocates for human rights policy (Yorkregion.com)

Newmarket, Aurora firefighters washing cars for charity (Newmarkettoday.ca)

GTA News

City of Toronto encourages voters to check voters’ list, opens applications for mail-in voting (Toronto.ca)

Doors Open Toronto returns May 27 and 28 with more than 150 sites to explore (Newswire.ca)

Provincial News

Ontario introducing mental health education for students (Cbc.ca, Thestar.com)

Ontario appoints next provincial court chief justice (Thestar.com)

May 1

Vaughan

Find out how the City of Vaughan is planning its future (Yorkregion.com)

50,000 sign petition asking feds to block Ontario's Highway 413 project (Cbc.ca)

York Region News

'The worst is behind us': York Region medical officer of health halts regular updates on COVID-19 (Yorkregion.com)

Aurora GO trains temporarily replaced by buses as additional track construction gets underway (Yorkregion.com)

York subway makes 'real progress' with call for tunnel contractors (Newmarkettoday.ca)

'Here for everyone': Georgina Public Library joins fine-free movement (Yorkregion.com)

Report will look at municipal benefits of cannabis sales in Aurora (Newmarkettoday.ca)

GTA News

Challenging the illicit cannabis market: Mississauga City Council approves legal cannabis retail stores (Thestar.com)

Large portion of major Toronto street closed to vehicles for 4 years starting next week (Ctvnews.ca)

Federal News

Union says tentative agreement reached for 120,000 public servants (Cbc.ca)