Oct. 13

Vaughan News

Ontario residents push to halt highway through Greenbelt (NationalObserver.com)

Man wanted in sexual assault of male teen in Vaughan park (Citynews.ca)

Sign up for snow-clearing help this winter, Mississauga residents urged (Insauga.com)

York Region News

Mayors show support for Israel, YRP increases patrols amid Hamas attack (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Loss of development charges costing York Region $35.1 million and counting (KingSentinel.com)

GTA News

Increased police presence to continue in Jewish communities, other places of worship: Toronto police (CP24.com)

Toronto city council condemns 'all forms of hate' in wake of Mideast violence (CBC.ca)

Toronto traffic is gridlocked and transit is lacking. Here’s how three other cities have solved both (Thestar.com)

City council wants to tighten reporting requirements in response to John Tory’s relationship with aide (Thestar.com)

Should demovicting developers have to double new rentals? One Toronto councillor thinks so (CBC.ca)

Provincial News

Ontario adds $20.5M in funding to fight wildfires, including for training and drones (CBC.ca)

Oct. 12

Vaughan News

Feds Fast-Tracking 1,700 New Housing Units in Vaughan (Connectcre.ca)

First Canadian evacuation plane, privately organized, flies out of Israel (Theglobeandmail.com)

Here's how police in York Region are battling rising vehicle thefts (CTVnews.ca)

Vaughan becomes first municipality to join accelerating accessibility coalition (AccessibilityNews.ca)

Muslim Women of Vaughan to host inaugural Halal Fest 2023 in Concord (Yorkregion.com)

York Region News

‘Mini rebellion’: Richmond Hill residents 'barge in' to Sunnywood Park after opening delayed (Yorkregion.com)

York Region announces nightly road closures to allow endangered salamanders to cross safely (Thestar.com)

York Region offering vaccine clinics for latest COVID-19 booster (Yorkregion.com)

Committee Agendas (NRU)

GTA News

Council votes to hike Toronto's vacant home tax to 3% as housing crisis grows (CBC.ca)

Mississauga preparing for independence with health and human services expertise (OntarioConstructionNews.com)

Brampton offering online platform to pay or dispute tickets and penalties (BramptonGuardian.com)

Mississauga city council decides against fourplexes, move 'very concerning': federal minister (CBC.ca)

Hamilton Design Review Panel agenda (NRU)

In Brief (NRU)

Federal News

Removal of GST on new rental developments will get more rental housing built, industry says (NRU)

Public libraries need new funding, land use models, report finds (NRU)

Oct. 11

Vaughan News

Standing in solidarity with Israel (Zoomer Radio)

News overview: What’s happening in Israel (105.9 The Region)

City of Vaughan signs housing agreement with feds (OntarioConstructionNews.com)

Teston Road Improvements (Yorkregion.com)

There are new calls for Ontario to cancel the proposed Highway 413 (BlogTo.com)

York Region News

‘Quite shocking': Antisemitic graffiti discovered at two Richmond Hill parks (Yorkregion.com)

GTA News

City launches vaccination campaign ahead of expected illness surge (CBC.ca)

Toronto could hike its vacant home tax as the housing crisis grows (CBC.ca)

Toronto’s cheap and ample parking has been good for business. Here’s why that may be about to change (Thestar.ca)

Provincial News

A timeline of key events in Ontario's Greenbelt controversy (CBC.ca)

RCMP launches investigation into Ontario’s Greenbelt scandal (CP24.com)

Oct. 10

Vaughan News

Vaughan welcomes $59M investment in housing from federal government (Yorkregion.com)

Mayor Del Duca welcomes $59 million in historic federal housing investment to Vaughan (MyCityLife.ca)

Mayor Del Duca welcomes $59 million in historic federal housing investment (MunicipalInfonet.com)

Federal housing announcement (105.9 The Region)

Vaughan daycare playground beside parking lot is unsafe: consultant (GlobalNews.ca)

Vaughan becomes first municipality to join Accelerating Accessibility Coalition (Yorkregion.com)

City of Vaughan hosts Sisters in Spirit outside City Hall (Yorkregion.com)

New Sweeping Machines Help Keep Vaughan’s Streets Clean (PublicNow.ca)

Online casino growth continues in Vaughan (VaughanToday.ca)

Ontario Greenbelt still threatened as province proceeds with Hwy. 413 plans (Yorkregion.com)

'ALL LANES CLOSED': Significant closures in Vaughan and Markham as well as Richmond Hill on Highway 400 and Highway 427 along with Highway 404 trigger traffic warnings to drivers (Yorkregion.com)

York Region News

'We see you, we support you': Richmond Hill calls for action on gender-based violence (Yorkregion.com)

York Region leaders, responders prepare for next emergencies (Yorkregion.com)

'Would drive anybody around the bend': Newmarket's Lundy's Lane residents face 'dangerous' traffic woes (Yorkregion.com)

City at Crossroads: Markham's highrise boom sparks community discord (Yorkregion.com)

New residents, businesses encouraged to ‘Choose Georgina’ with launch of economic development website (Yorkregion.com)

GTA News

Soon, 27 city parks involved in a pilot project will no longer allow alcohol consumption. But is it really last call? (Thestar.com)

‘I’m tired, really tired’: The staffer’s side, World Cup vote conflict and other key take-aways from the John Tory ruling (Thestar.com)

Federal News

Palestinians gather for rallies in Canada, Trudeau speaks at Jewish community centre (Thestar.com)