Reesor’s Farm Market celebrates 40 years with community event
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Reesor’s Farm Market is marking four decades of farming, family, and community with
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Applefest to build on last year’s growth for its 40th festival
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Applefest will host its 40th event on Sept. 27 at Markham Museum, building
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Canadian Flowers Week to teach Canadians about the floral industry
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Like fruits and vegetables, flowers have their own growing seasons — a fact
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Subway extension ‘making a big leap forward’
The provincial government has awarded a contract to design and build the twin tunnels for the Yonge North Subway Extension.
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York Region warns about possible measles exposure at four locations
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter York Region is warning the public that individuals may have been exposed to
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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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