Heat waves take toll on local farms
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Jim Forsythe noticed that his crops began struggling after they battled through a
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York University Markham campus plans orientation, marks first anniversary
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter York University’s Markham campus will welcome a new cohort of students through orientation,
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Town lauds Community Safety Camera Program
Streets here are safer thanks to the Community Safety Camera Program, which uses Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) technology to reduce
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Young entrepreneurs shine at 2025 Summer Company Showcase
York Region recently hosted the 2025 Summer Company Showcase, where student entrepreneurs presented their newly launched businesses — ranging from
Read MoreLocal Loop saves you money, supports local businesses
The Local Loop savings event, taking place from Sept. 8 to 11, provides residents with ample opportunity to save big
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Motofest rolls back into Stouffville
The Markham Stouffville Cruisers Car Club (MSC) will host its 2nd Annual Motofest on Sept.13 at Memorial Park, with proceeds
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Seniors receiving OAS benefits get a pay raise this month
By Gene Pereira, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Markham and Stouffville seniors are getting a raise from the Canadian government this
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Read Around the World this summer
The Stouffville Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Club is back from July 2 to August 23, inviting children ages 3 to
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Summer art adventures await at Latcham Art Centre
Summer is here, and if your child loves to create, Latcham Art Centre has a camp they won’t want to
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Region cuts emissions and diesel use
York Region is crediting its electric fleet with helping it make “steadfast progress” in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and diesel
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