News Clippings
March 24
Vaughan News
They Went Thattaway! (Urbantoronto.ca)
PSHSA is helping more Ontario workers get the health and safety training they need (Torontosun.com)
York Region News
Markham puts up signs after dead geese test positive for avian flu (Toronto.ctvnews.ca)
East Gwillimbury CAO Tom Webster retires after 18 years in top job (Yorkregion.com)
POLL: Newmarket residents support windrow clearing program (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
New Toronto bylaw coming into effect April 1 prohibits feeding of wild animals (CP24.com)
How more protected bike lanes can make Toronto commuters happier (Thestar.com)
MP who quit Liberals over China allegations votes with Tories for public inquiry (Thestar.com)
No big cash injection for Toronto in Ontario budget (Thestar.com)
Provincial News
Ontario budget shows lower projections for new home construction (Thestar.com)
Ontario to include new 10 per cent income tax credit for manufacturing (Thestar.com)
Federal News
March 23
Vaughan News
Local celebrity Adriano Volpentesta is Ward 2’s new “Vaughantastic” Councillor (Mycitylife.ca)
Vaughan shopping plaza to be replaced by massive new futuristic community (Blogto.com)
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services participating in active simulation (Yorkregion.com)
York Region News
Markham earns recognition for Smart City initiatives to create downtown (Yorkregion.com)
GTA News
Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter preparing run for Toronto mayor (Thestar.com)
Provincial News
Council rules out ‘status quo’ from Hamilton Waterfront Trust’s future (Thestar.com)
Pandemic lowers travel expenses for Waterloo Region councillors (Thestar.com)
Federal News
March 22
York Region News
Spring cleaning campaign coming to Newmarket parks (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Newmarket water system gets perfect score in provincial inspection (Newmarkettoday.ca)
'We stand with you': Newmarket raises flag against Iran regime (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Greenbelt group pleased with federal intervention, more studies (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
No sign Ontario budget will bail out Toronto, says Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Thestar.com)
Toronto approved 19,700 affordable rentals. Only about 1,600 have been built (Thestar.com)
Toronto mayoral race shapes up as former police chief, city councillor announce bids (Thestar.com)
Provincial News
Federal study won't delay Greenbelt housing plans, Ford says (Ottawa.citynews.ca)
City to lead ‘comprehensive’ approach to Hamilton’s expansion lands (Thestar.com)
Birds found dead on Hamilton trail not connected to avian flu: city (Thestar.com)
Big changes coming to garbage collection in Waterloo Region (Thestar.com)
March 21
Vaughan News
Lighting the way to a more sustainable future in Vaughan (Environmentjournal.ca)
York Region News
'We do not like raising taxes': Newmarket taxes to jump by 5.5% (Newmarkettoday.ca)
Newmarket weathering 'perfect storm' of lifeguard shortages (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
Josh Matlow confirms he’s running for mayor (Thestar.com)
Former Toronto police chief Mark Saunders will run to become the city’s next mayor (Thestar.com)
Snow plow operators and residents clash in some GTA cities this winter (Thestar.com)
March 20
Vaughan News
Hundreds of birds reported dead across GTHA, carcasses being tested for Avian Influenza (Toronto.citynews.ca)
The City Of Vaughan Is Hiring For So Many Jobs & Some Could Pay Over $120K A Year (Narcity.com)
Learn About The Urban Lifestyle In Vaughan And What The City Has To Offer (Caliberhomes.ca)
York Region News
New Korean War Memorial to be unveiled at Peace Park in Aurora to honour veterans (Yorkregion.com)
Richmond Hill Mayor David West hosts Maple Syrup Festival April 1 (Yorkregion.com)
New dog leash rules in York Regional Forest dropping number of reported incidents (Yorkregion.com)
Provincial News
Ontario has made slow progress to accessibility (Thestar.com)
March 17
Vaughan News
City of Vaughan is reporting a significant increase in number of birds with presumed bird flu (Yorkregion.com)
'It's nervous times' as bird flu found in wild birds in York Region (Yorkregion.com)
Toronto Zoo closes aviaries after Avian Flu confirmed in Ontario (CityNews)
York female trades workers welcome women-only washroom mandate (Newmarkettoday.ca)
How Canadians have cut back one year into interest rate hikes (Bnnbloomberg.ca)
Ontario government announces $100K OTF grant for Schwartz/Reisman Centre (Yorkregion.com)
York Region News
Markham firefighters reduce life-saving response times by 60 seconds (Yorkregion.com)
Bradford council showcases where your taxes are going (Bradfordtoday.ca)
Snow contract to be reviewed in Aurora following sidewalk clearing complaints (Pentictonherald.ca)
GTA News
Former councillor Giorgio Mammoliti to run for Toronto mayor (Thestar.com)
Provincial News
Ontario integrity commissioner puts Ford wedding complaint on hold (Thestar.com)
NDP candidate Sarah Jama wins provincial Hamilton Centre byelection (Thestar.com)
March 16
Vaughan News
Officials say fuel spill into Vaughan, Ont. creek contained (Globalnews.ca, Msn.com)
York Region News
Bradford library celebrating Persian New Year with free event (Bradfordtoday.ca)
GTA News
Former councillor Giorgio Mammoliti to run for Toronto mayor (Thestar.com)
Toronto Zoo to temporarily close aviaries after avian flu detected at poultry farm (Thestar.com)
Toronto speed camera near High Park issued $2.2M worth of tickets (Toronto.ctvnews.ca)
Toronto’s SmartTrack will cost an additional $234 million, report finds (Cp24.com)
Supporting more supportive housing (NRU)
Federal News
Is avian flu spreading? What a discovery in Canadian skunks means for outbreak (Thestar.com)
March 15
Vaughan News
City of Vaughan introduces new zoning bylaw, replaces bylaw 1-88 (Yorkregion.com)
York Region News
More discord at the DDO: park's pickleball plans prompt debate in Richmond Hill (Yorkregion.com)
Avian flu suspected cause of geese deaths at Fairy Lake (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
City warns its long-awaited housing plan is ‘at high risk’ in latest report (Thestar.com)
Toronto outlines work plan in bid to increase city’s housing (Globalnews.ca)
Toronto’s housing goals ‘at high risk’ due to loss of development charges: city staff (Cp24.com)
TTC introduces new safety reporting measures for riders, employees (Thestar.com)
YMCA of Greater Toronto president retiring after 50 years of service (Mississauga.com)
Provincial News
Hamilton bleeding affordable housing faster than it can build it (Thestar.com)
Ontario building code revamp sparks 'unprecedented challenges' (Orilliamatters.com)
March 14
Vaughan News
York Region News
'Urgent call to action': Made in Aurora plan to tackle housing crisis (Newmarkettoday.ca)
‘Out of our hands’: Development at former Canadian Tire site in Aurora moves to OLT (Yorkregion.com)
Have your say on Newmarket playground upgrades this summer (Newmarkettoday.ca)
WHEN ENDS DON'T MEET: Call for rent support grows as homelessness spirals (Newmarkettoday.ca)
GTA News
The Star to co-host debate featuring Toronto mayoral candidates on May 31 (Thestar.com)
Libraries ask for Ontario-wide digital system to ensure equal access to materials (Thestar.com)
March 13
Vaughan News
Mayor Steven Del Duca: International Women’s Day, Earth Hour and more (105.9 The Region)
York Region News
Pay parking kicks in at Lake Wilcox in Richmond Hill (Yorkregion.com)
Stouffville GO train horns set to be silenced (Yorkregion.com)
Markham seniors make powerful call to action about elder abuse with film (Yorkregion.com)
Provincial News
Inclusive Community Grant applications open in Ontario (Yorkregion.com)
Federal News
Meta to block access to news on Facebook, Instagram if Online News Act adopted as-is (Thestar.com)