News Clippings

July 2

Vaughan News

A different kind of Canada Day celebration in Vaughan (Yorkregion.com)

A different kind of Canada Day celebration in Vaughan (Thestar.com)

Andrew Zvanitajs promoted to Vaughan Fire Chief (Municipalinfonet.com)

Vaughan Concerts in the Park series re-launches (Minutemanpress.ca)

COVID-19: UrbanToronto Updates from the Industry for June 30, 2021: Vaughan moving into Step 2 (Urbantoronto.ca)

COVID-19: UrbanToronto Updates from the Industry for June 30, 2021: Vaughan is open for business (Urbantoronto.ca)

New Green Municipal Funds for Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe (Renewcanada.net)

These GTA municipalities altered Canada Day plans to honour residential school victims (CBC.ca)

York Region News

Richmond Hill achieves platinum city data certification for second year (Yorkreigon.com)

Stouffville Fire Department urges residents to opt for virtual fireworks on Canada Day (Yorkreigon.com)

'No dogs allowed' option being considered for York Region forest trail (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Library, fitness classes, sports: Aurora announces its plan for Step 2 of COVID-19 pandemic reopening (Yorkregion.com)

What you can expect in Step 2 pandemic reopening in Stouffville (Yorkregion.com)

Protecting Georgina’s natural assets (NRU)

GTA News

Yonge families fleeing Hamilton for more affordable communities, report suggests (NRU)

Brampton seeks to improve recreational activities on and around lakes (NRU)

Mississauga to consider its first Pedestrian Master Plan (NRU)

City of Toronto releases ActiveTO weekend schedule for July (CBC.ca)

A very hungry caterpillar has invaded the Toronto region. Here’s what that means for the trees (Toronto.com)

‘This is going to be massive’: Move to replace the Dundas name causes ripples across the province (Thestar.com)

Thousands take part in Every Child Matters Walk to honour residential school victims, survivors (Thestar.com)

Provincial News

Top doctor warns it will be at least another three weeks before indoor dining and gyms can reopen (Thestar.com)

Highway 404 corridor extension, Ontario Line expansion among potential long-term transport projects (Globalnlews.ca)

June 30

Vaughan News

Vaughan recognizes Canada Day (CP24)

Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day with Sam Roberts (102.1 The Edge)

How to celebrate Canada Day in the GTA (Citynews.ca)

York's COVID-19 task force tickets 9 businesses, individuals for noncompliance issues (Yorkregion.com)

GTA-wide crackdown on street racing, stunt driving sees 300 charges, 70 arrests (Barrietoday.com)

Farewell to ‘Dundas Street.’ Now make sure renaming promotes unity, not division (Thestar.com)

York Region News

What is allowed in Markham as province dives into Step 2 of reopening plan? (Yorkregion.com)

'Please move them away': Richmond Hill residents enraged by enormous hydro poles (Yorkregion.com)

'Beyond disgusted': With roots in Indigenous culture, Newmarket should cancel Canada Day fireworks, man says (Yorkregion.com)

Tree planting continues in York Region during COVID-19 pandemic (Thestar.com)

Newmarket gets $500K funding boost for trails, stormwater management (Newmarkettoday.ca)

GTA News

Ontario Investing Over $45 Million to Reconstruct the South Common Community Centre and Library in Mississauga (News.ontario.ca)

Provincial News

Ontario is entering the next stage of reopening Wednesday. Haircuts, amusement parks and limited indoor gatherings are back on the table (Thestar.com)

June 29

Vaughan News

New Green Municipal Fund investments in communities throughout Ontario's Golden Horseshoe region (Municipalinfonet.com)

Check off before you set off: Rules for celebrating with fireworks in York Region's 9 municipalities (Thestar.com)

York Region News

Newmarket aiming to 'entice strong design' in future developments (Newmarkettoday.ca)

Richmond Hill to enter Step 2 of reopening plan on June 30 (Yorkregion.com)

'Keep the momentum going': York Region council explores ways to sway the vaccine hesitant (Yorkreigon.com)

Here's how to cancel a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in York Region (Newmarkettoday.ca)

System improvements see 12k COVID-19 vaccine appointments booked in an hour (Newmarkettoday.ca)

GTA News

Toronto can fine up to $5,000 if you set off fireworks in the wrong place this Canada Day (Narcity.com)

City staff recommend renaming Toronto’s Dundas Street, a move supported by mayor (Thestar.com)

Toronto opens up 375,000 new COVID-19 vaccine appointments for July (CBC.ca)

Toronto's speed cameras issued more than 22,000 tickets in April, found over 1,500 repeat offenders (CBC.ca)

Provincial News

Ontario 'very close' to allowing indoor dining and opening gyms: Ford (Torontosun.com)

Federal News

‘I don’t feel that celebratory’: Cities grapple with how to mark Canada Day amid residential school discoveries (Thestar.com)

June 28

Vaughan News

Vaughan recognized for first-of-its-kind approach to strategic planning (Municipalinfonet.com)

WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Stretch of King-Vaughan road closed until Nov. 30 for bridge reconstruction (Yorkregion.com)

WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Stretch of King-Vaughan road closed until Nov. 30 for bridge reconstruction (Thestar.com)

What’s happening in Vaughan? From free seed packets to guiding future Promenade development (Thestar.com)

What’s happening in Vaughan? From free seed packets to guiding future Promenade development (Yorkregion.com)

Former Walmart becomes one of Canada’s largest murals (CTVnews.ca)

Big names headline Vaughan’s Canada Day celebration (Minutemanpress.ca)

Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day (CTVnews.ca)

Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day (CP24, CTV News Barrie, CTV News Toronto)

Vaughan is launching a pickleball program (CBC Here and Now)

Future condos being designed with Zoom rooms, balconies and touchless tech (BNNbloomberg.ca)

Top 5 things to know about Vaughan’s first-ever proposed plan on affordable housing (Yorkreigon.com)

Top 5 things to know about Vaughan’s first-ever proposed plan on affordable housing (Thestar.com)

York Region News

'Another sad day for heritage': Mayor Tom Mrakas hopes Aurora's Knowles Butcher Shop can be repaired after fire (Yorkregion.com)

'Proud': Newmarket unveils Pride bench on Main Street in memory of volunteer who supported LGBTQ+ community (Yorkreigon.com)

Stouffville awards $500,000 design contract for Edward Street extension (Yorkreigon.com)

Council Connection: Historic announcement protects North Gwillimbury Forest (Yorkreigon.com)

York Region, environmental groups call on province to reduce emissions (Newmarkettoday.ca)

COVID-19's so-called "poop signal" alerts health officials through sewage surveillance (CTVnews.ca)

York Region needs to get 'very aggressive' with province for sewage solution: Newmarket mayor (Newmarkettoday.ca)

York Region not accelerating hot spot 2nd doses for ages 12 to 17 (Newmarkettoday.ca)

'Pathetic and shameful': York Region residents frustrated with vaccine booking system (Yorkreigon.com)

York Catholic board hires veteran educator to top job, after previous director’s short stint (Thestar.com)

GTA News

COVID-19: ‘Toronto Vaccine Day’ clinic sets record of nearly 27,000 shots in a day, officials say (Globalnews.ca)

More Torontonians are willing to hire animal law lawyers to fight ‘dangerous dog’ orders (Thestar.com)

Hamilton councillors weigh post-pandemic ‘virtual’ meetings (Thestar.com)