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March 24

Vaughan News

 

They Went Thattaway! (Urbantoronto.ca)

 

'UNCERTAINTY': Environment Canada puts Vaughan and Markham as well as Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Georgina and rest of York under Special Weather Statement warning of 'impacts to travel' (Yorkregion.com)

 

PSHSA is helping more Ontario workers get the health and safety training they need (Torontosun.com)

 

EXPLAINER: Between 60 and 100 birds impacted by suspected avian flu in Caledon pond (Caledonenterprise.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)

 

'It is a victory': Markham activist applauds federal government’s intervention in Greenbelt development (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)

 

Doug Ford’s new budget has more money for health care, but little to help fight inflation (Thestar.com)

 

Ontario to include new 10 per cent income tax credit for manufacturing (Thestar.com)

 

Federal News

 

U.S. President Joe Biden to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, address Parliament today (Thestar.com)

 

March 23

Vaughan News

 

'Our world changed forever:' Husband of surviving victim of Vaughan condo shooting speaks out (Toronto.citynews.ca)

 

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)

 

'We deserve better': Markham resident urges federal investigation to clear the air about alleged foreign interference (Yorkregion.com)

 

GTA News

 

Will Mississauga finally have the ‘Mexit’ it has been seeking for decades? Or will there be a new City of Peel? (Thestar.com)

 

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

 

Canada is raising the federal minimum wage to $16.65 next month. Here’s what that means for Ontario (Thestar.com)

 

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)

 

Avian flu cases confirmed in Brampton as more cities across the GTA report hundreds of dead birds (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 government steps into Greenbelt debate, launching study that could delay some development (Thestar.com)

 

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)

 

Water main break forms sinkhole, closes stretch of Islington Avenue in Vaughan (Yorkregion.com, Thepeterboroughexaminer.com)

 

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)

 

Vaughan program helps businesses develop plans, marketing, budgeting, financial forecasting (Yorkregion.com)

 

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

 

'Over to you, developers': York Region calls on industry to put shovels in ground and build affordable homes (Yorkregion.com)

 

Avian flu concerns in Newmarket as health unit advices ways to protect residents and pets (Barrie.ctvnews.ca)

 

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)

 

‘A proactive and precautionary approach’: Barrie, Innisfil and Orillia ban TikTok on government-issued electronic devices (Simcoe.com)

 

GTA News

 

‘The worst type of political opportunism’: How the Gardiner has become a key mayoral race issue (Thestar.com)

 

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)

 

State of the region (NRU)

 

Supporting more supportive housing (NRU)

 

Federal News

 

Is avian flu spreading? What a discovery in Canadian skunks means for outbreak (Thestar.com)

 

Assessing core housing needed (NRU)

March 15

Vaughan News

City of Vaughan introduces new zoning bylaw, replaces bylaw 1-88 (Yorkregion.com)

 

Vaughan filmmaker's documentary series explores some of the oldest excavation sites in the world (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

 

Vaughan, Kitchener among the latest to ban TikTok. Here’s who is barred from the app in Ontario (Thestar.com, Therecord.com)

 

York Region News

 

'Urgent call to action': Made in Aurora plan to tackle housing crisis (Newmarkettoday.ca)

 

'One of Ontario's top destinations': Newmarket named Municipality of the Year by Festivals and Events Ontario (Yorkregion.com)

 

‘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)

 

What would having windrows cleared in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa and Whitby cost? Millions more in taxes, say municipalities (Yorkregion.com)

 

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)

 

York Regional Police's Project Lifesaver a beacon of hope for families of those deemed high risk (Yorkregion.com)

 

Provincial News

 

Ontario municipalities feel impacts of housing law, worry over little audit progress (Thestar.com, Globalnews.ca)

 

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)