Pharmacists can prescribe for common ailments
Beginning January 1, pharmacists can prescribe medications for 13 common medical ailments, including hay fever, pink eye, sprains and strains,
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Month: December 2022
Free Stouffville skating lessons for youths, adults
Whitchurch-Stouffville children, teens and now adults who don’t know how to skate can learn free of charge beginning in January,
Read MoreBan on harmful single-use plastics starts to take effect
The federal government’s promise to prohibit the import and manufacture of harmful single-use plastics like checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware
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Victims identified following mass shooting in Vaughan
York Regional Police is releasing the names of the five victims of an active shooter incident at a condominium building
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Funding will support local economic growth and job creation
The Ontario government is providing over $1.4 million to help renew and rehabilitate local infrastructure in Whitchurch-Stouffville. The funding is
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Witnesses sought following fatal collision
Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are seeking witnesses following a fatal collision in the Town
Read MoreGive 3 in 2023 campaign
Canadian Blood Services has launched a challenge called Give 3 in 2023 to inspire people to create a lifesaving habit starting
Read MoreMake a difference in York Region for 2023
With monetary donations down and food security at an all-time high, the Food Bank of York Region (FBYR) has turned
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Food Bank of York Region needs your help this holiday season
Jennifer McLaughlin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The demand for food assistance has increased significantly in 2022. Food banks throughout the
Read MoreNew software to help address surgical backlogs
Markham Stouffville Hospital is adopting surgical wait list management software that promises to provide “timelier access to surgery” for patients.
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