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Obscure journalist at YorkRegion(dot)com. I wrote about Scarborough. Now searching for stories in York Region. #TheOtherToronto

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The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is considering public access to this closed-off lake and two others in Richmond Hill Toronto and Region Conservation Authority discussing future of fragile Bond, St. George and Swan lakes in protected Oak Ridges Moraine corridor crossing Yonge Street in York Region.

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is considering public access to this closed-off lake and two others in Richmond Hill. www.yorkregion.com/news/council...

06.03.2026 15:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Human-to-human conversation’ on LinkedIn is your key to a job, newcomers hear at Richmond Hill employment event Catholic Community Services of York Region touts ‘human to human conversation’ as way forward for immigrants in difficult job market at Richmond Hill employment event.

‘Human-to-human conversation’ on LinkedIn is your key to a job, newcomers hear at Richmond Hill employment event. www.yorkregion.com/news/linkedi... #YorkRegion

05.03.2026 14:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Unacceptable’: Campaign 2000 data says York Region rates of child poverty rose everywhere for three straight years Canada-wide Campaign 2000 report data shows numbers of children under 18 living with low incomes rose from 2020 to 2023 as costs outpace family incomes.

‘Unacceptable’: Campaign 2000 data says York Region rates of child poverty rose everywhere for three straight years. www.yorkregion.com/news/york-re...

03.03.2026 14:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ontario education ministry silent on whether York Region Catholic school board still faces provincial takeover Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra threatened takeover of York Catholic District School Board last month but now silent on whether board trustees responded ‘appropriately.’

Ontario education ministry silent on whether York Region's Catholic school board still faces a provincial takeover. www.yorkregion.com/news/york-ca... #onpoli

27.02.2026 14:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Clovis Grant still doing ‘that heavy lifting’ of equity work at York Region charity serving homeless and at-risk youth Clovis Grant says others wrongly cutting back Equity, Diversity, Inclusion efforts while 360°kids opens transitional Black youth home, planning Newmarket-area home for youth who lived in Children’s Ai...

Clovis Grant still doing ‘that heavy lifting’ of equity work at York Region charity serving homeless and at-risk youth. www.yorkregion.com/news/clovis-... #BlackHistoryMonth2026

25.02.2026 15:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Richmond Hill bowling alley is hosting a fundraiser for homeless Canadian veterans this weekend. Here’s why VIP Charity Bowling for the Brave at Splitsville Bowling on Leslie Street in York Region city Saturday raising funds for Homes for Heroes Foundation.

A Richmond Hill bowling alley is hosting a fundraiser for homeless Canadian veterans this weekend. Here’s why. www.yorkregion.com/things-to-do...

25.02.2026 14:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Waste of money? Richmond Hill gateway feature on Yonge Street shelved after mayor ‘not sure it’s ever going to work’ there York Region city wanted since 2013 to welcome Yonge Street commuters at southern boundary near Highway 7, but opted to shelve project and improve Dave Barrow Square sign instead.

Waste of money? Richmond Hill gateway feature on Yonge Street shelved after mayor ‘not sure it’s ever going to work’ there. www.yorkregion.com/news/council...

24.02.2026 14:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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TIMELINE: York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween led force for six years in an ‘increasingly complex’ environment The veteran officer has announced his retirement after 37 years on the York police service; he served six years as chief in an “increasingly complex” policing environment.

TIMELINE: York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween led force for six years in an ‘increasingly complex’ environment. www.yorkregion.com/news/police-...

23.02.2026 15:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Q&A: How is Alectra Utilities responding in Vaughan and Richmond Hill to frequent power outages for its customers? Alectra Utilities Corporation executive vice president answers questions on how company is stopping power cuts in Vaughan and Richmond Hill caused by road salt contamination.

Q&A: How is Alectra Utilities responding in Vaughan and Richmond Hill to frequent power outages for its customers? www.yorkregion.com/news/power-c...

20.02.2026 15:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘My computer is going to short-circuit’: Widespread outages have been plaguing Vaughan and Richmond Hill residents. Here’s why they’re happening Alectra Utilities Corporation says extra crews called in after days of hydro brownouts in North Richmond Hill and Vaughan for which salt ‘primary issue’

‘My computer is going to short-circuit’: Widespread outages have been plaguing Vaughan and Richmond Hill residents. Here’s why they’re happening. www.yorkregion.com/news/road-sa... #YorkRegion #Peel

19.02.2026 14:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Board members of trouble-plagued York Region Children’s Aid Society resign CAS says it’s fully committed to families and children, but union leadership upset.

York Region Children's Aid's board chair resigned. Now board members at the troubled agency have also quit, my colleague Lisa Queen writes. www.yorkregion.com/news/board-m...

19.02.2026 14:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ontario transit agency Metrolinx to cut dozens of trees along Yonge North subway extension route to support construction The demolition of buildings at Steeles Avenue and Yonge Street is planned in coming weeks.

Ontario transit agency Metrolinx to cut dozens of trees along Yonge North subway extension route to support construction. www.yorkregion.com/news/metroli...

18.02.2026 14:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

‘The system is rigged,’ but Zohran Mamdani proved in New York City left-wing politics can work, DSA organizer tells CUPE Ontario local presidents. www.yorkregion.com/news/richmon... #ONpoli

17.02.2026 15:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Re-examining a notorious Richmond Hill double murder The Enigma of Grace Marks presented by historical society this month

'The Enigma of Grace Marks': Re-examining a notorious Richmond Hill double murder. www.yorkregion.com/things-to-do... @richmondhillpl.bsky.social

13.02.2026 17:44 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Supervision isn’t necessary’: York’s Catholic school board tells Ontario’s education minister it can deal with its problems Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra reviewing response from York Catholic District School Board after province makes supervision threat

‘Supervision isn’t necessary’: York’s Catholic school board tells Ontario’s education minister it can deal with its problems. www.yorkregion.com/news/york-ca... @yorkcatholic.bsky.social #ONpoli

12.02.2026 14:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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South-central Richmond Hill needs help. York Region is asking what more can be done for the area in its community plan Bring your suggestions to Feb. 11 and March 10 meetings.

South-central Richmond Hill needs help. York Region is asking what more can be done for the area in its community plan. Public meeting tomorrow. www.yorkregion.com/news/york-re...

11.02.2026 02:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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York Region and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4900 ratify new contract The deal will raise the pay 12.75 per cent over four years for 3,500 regional workers.

York Region and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4900 ratify new contract. www.yorkregion.com/news/york-re...

10.02.2026 15:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘You work for the people’: Richmond Hill man tells council Doug Ford took his side on development proposal next door Ontario premier’s office doesn’t confirm conversation or follow-up Zoom call

Richmond Hill man upset over an infill development proposal next door calls Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Who backs him up, sort of. www.yorkregion.com/news/council... #ONpoli

09.02.2026 14:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Corruption probe into Toronto police officers started with murder plot in York Region, police chiefs say Investigation continues after arrests as police forces pledge “no stone unturned.”

Corruption probe into Toronto police officers started with murder plot in York Region, police chiefs say. www.yorkregion.com/news/crime/y...

05.02.2026 22:54 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

UPDATE: The YCDSB has changed the date of the special meeting to Tuesday, Feb. 10. @ycdsb.bsky.social #ONpoli

05.02.2026 01:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Richmond Hill raising Lion and Sun Iran flag for city’s ‘Iranian community who are hurting’ York Region city honours opposition to Islamic Republic in Iranian Canadian diaspora in Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park on Thursday, Feb. 5

Richmond Hill raising Lion and Sun Iran flag tomorrow for city’s ‘Iranian community who are hurting’. www.yorkregion.com/news/richmon...

04.02.2026 20:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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York Catholic District School Board will present response to Ontario education ministry’s demands for change at special meeting York Catholic District School Board responds with plan to Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra’s direct supervision threat at special meeting at Catholic Education Centre in Aurora on Feb. 9.

York Catholic District School Board will present its response to Ontario education ministry’s demands for change at Feb. 9 . special meeting. www.yorkregion.com/news/ycdsb-h... @ycdsb.bsky.social #ONpoli

04.02.2026 16:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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York Catholic school board working on a plan to stave off takeover by province Ontario’s education ministry put the YCDSB “on notice.”

York Catholic school board working on a plan to stave off a takeover by province. It has less than two weeks. www.yorkregion.com/news/york-ca... #ONpoli @osstf.bsky.social

30.01.2026 15:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Canadian Union of Public Employees reaches deal with York Region for 3,500 paramedics, road workers and other employees Canadian Union of Public Employees unit rallies in Newmarket before agreement reached for Regional Municipality of York’s largest employee group

Canadian Union of Public Employees reaches deal with York Region for 3,500 paramedics, road workers and other employees. But will members accept it? www.yorkregion.com/news/york-re... @cupescfp.bsky.social #CUPE4900

29.01.2026 22:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Richmond Hill teens raise money for heart health by challenging Guinness World Record for largest origami heart Hope For Young Hearts puts students from Bayview Secondary, Bishop Strachan, St. Robert Catholic High, Pierre Elliot Trudeau High and Holy Trinity School on mission to educate peers on heart health an...

Richmond Hill teens raise money for heart health by challenging Guinness World Record for largest origami heart. www.yorkregion.com/news/richmon...

29.01.2026 15:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Disenfranchised grief’ no more: Newmarket non-profit offers lifeline to residents who lost loved ones to overdoses Ontario Trillium Foundation supports CAYR Community Connections in Newmarket with program for residents who lost loved ones through substance poisoning and overdoses

‘Disenfranchised grief’ no more: Newmarket non-profit offers lifeline to residents who lost loved ones to overdoses. www.yorkregion.com/news/york-no... #ONhealth

28.01.2026 21:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Richmond Hill drop-in for homeless and other vulnerable people may soon move after having ‘outgrown’ Yonge Street storefront York Region, city and United Way Greater Toronto helping Krasman Centre in old Yonge Street village area relocate to larger, more appropriate location

Richmond Hill drop-in for homeless and other vulnerable people may soon move after having ‘outgrown’ Yonge Street storefront. www.yorkregion.com/news/richmon...

27.01.2026 16:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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York Region’s rules for putting temporary signs on its roads just got tougher. Here’s what you need to know “Removal blitzes” seized 35,000 illegal signs in a year before new limits imposed.

York Region’s rules for putting temporary signs on its roads - including for elections and real estate agent's open houses - just got tougher. www.yorkregion.com/news/york-re...

23.01.2026 14:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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York Region may be forced to raise taxes again to cover this $77M funding shortfall from province Regional government says provincial funding formulas for nursing homes, public health, paramedics and homelessness services leave York taxpayers with $77 million shortfall

York Region may be forced to raise taxes again to cover this $77M funding shortfall from Ontario's Progressive Conservative government. www.yorkregion.com/news/council... #ONpoli

22.01.2026 15:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Richmond Hill rallies for Iran fill Yonge Street again as 30,000 march Saturday for freedom in their homeland Some complain about traffic disruptions, but Mayor David West says city stands with Iranian community, other residents should hug Iranian neighbours

After 30,000 march for a free Iran, Richmond Hill mayor asks residents to check in on their Iranian neighbours, 'ask how they are doing, or give them a hug.' www.yorkregion.com/news/richmon... #digitalblackoutIran

21.01.2026 15:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0