5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (789+ words) York Region considers call for assessment of data project needs while province introduces own strategy with legislative changes Announced last week in Markham, a national “framework” for data centres is encouraging for a Richmond Hill councillor, who is now calling…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (813+ words) A 21-year-old Newmarket Black man with a cognitive disability suffered scrapes and bruises after he was allegedly tackled and handcuffed during at encounter with transit officers at the Newmarket bus station July 30. York Region has referred allegations that transit workers…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (595+ words) Canada is worth fighting for, so we must take every opportunity to vote, writes Tristan Coolman. A letter to the editor of YorkRegion.com. We had three byelections this week. No, not those ones from Monday, Aug. 31. We had three…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (774+ words) Coalition’s 2025 Protect Our Plan report encourages tax cuts for lake protectors, less road salt and housing in existing communities, while safeguarding farmland and natural spaces. The protection of Lake Simcoe is an important discussion point for the upcoming York-Simcoe byelection....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (456+ words) If you are looking for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online, double check if you’re looking at the real CAFC page. The CAFC has issued a new warning about fraudsters impersonating the agency. If you’re looking for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (369+ words) Group joins calls for independent review of July 30 incident at Newmarket bus station. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has joined calls for an external independent review of an incident that led to the arrest of a man with a cognitive…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (171+ words) It’s believed, said the Quebec provincial police force, that Tiberio may be in the Greater Toronto Area. A 53-year-old man wanted by Quebec police for murder may be in the Greater Toronto Area. The Sûreté du Québec is searching for…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (431+ words) Voters go to the polls Sept. 3 to replace former MPP Caroline Mulroney, who resigned. York-Simcoe’s byelection is Sept. 3. York-Simcoe voters are going to the polls Sept. 3 for a byelection to replace former MPP Caroline Mulroney, who resigned in June. Five…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (442+ words) The discovery was made on Tuesday by a homeowner in the area… Acclaimed artists performing at the Guelph Jazz Festival inc… The campaign is to aid Barry Zhang, a Toronto Police Service C3 Unit member. Donations will help his family focus…...