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yorkregion.com > news > speed-reductions-on-bloomington-road-and-ninth-line > article_fdfa0c2b-324e-5764-8126-377af66587d8.html

Reductions create smoother speed transitions, says region

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (171+ words) The speed limits could drop by 20 km/h. York Region is recommending lowering speed limits on Bloomington Road and Ninth Line in Stouffville. Speed limits on regional roads have been dropping significantly in recent years, but it looks like Stouffville drivers…...

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yorkregion.com > news > newmarket-s-everything-to-baseball-in-provincial-hall-of-fame > article_166884e8-e84b-5bb8-8a04-d6e362a5979f.html

'I just tried to help out wherever I could"

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (497+ words) A massive breach at verification company IDScan.net has alle… Skates available first-come, first-served at select times on… The late McKnight was also a star on provincial baseball scene. Newmarket’s late Don McKnight, who dedicated eight decades to baseball locally…...

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yorkregion.com > news > construction-starts-at-stouffville-park-for-tank-unveiling > article_8a2e36b5-0cc5-524e-b25e-f8f0600e5f07.html

Residents didn't want tank at Memorial Park

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (339+ words) Council has requested a flyover at the public dedication of the tank Nov. 7. Design for the Leopard tank site Design rendering for the Leopard Tank monument that will be located at Vandorf Community Park this fall. Vandorf Park, next to…...

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yorkregion.com > news > municipal-elections > election-2026-3-nights-of-debates-cover-richmond-hill-vote > article_17766865-8e8a-588c-a33f-63a4504283ac.html

In 2 October evenings, Richmond Hill voters can see all candidates they can vote for square off in debates

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (445+ words) Three nights of debates will showcase people running for mayor, city council, regional council and school boards. Debates and a meet-the-candidates event are scheduled in Richmond Hill in October. They will let voters see candidates for mayor, city and York…...

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yorkregion.com > news > municipal-elections > eg-kids-vie-to-design-i-voted-municipal-election-sticker > article_ad0df66b-467c-5be5-9cc8-4e6cd87aff87.html

What will EG voters be handed when they cast ballots in Oct. 26 municipal election?

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (411+ words) Democracy more than what you learn in a textbook, Town of EG says. East Gwillimbury is encouraging kids to get in on the Oct. 26 elections for municipal and school board leaders. The town is holding a contest for students in…...

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yorkregion.com > news > markham-s-amica-swan-lake-opens-memory-care-to-new-residents > article_a1d4f67c-7acc-50fd-81af-ac89f3031ff5.html

Amica Swan Lake marks 25 years in Markham with new Memory Care neighbourhood accepting residents

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (292+ words) Seniors residence adds 24 dedicated suites for people living with dementia and other cognitive challenges. Amica Swan Lake marked 25-year milestone with the completion of a significant renovation and expansion. After more than 25 years serving seniors in Markham, Amica Swan Lake…...

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yorkregion.com > news > council > 3-highlights-from-georginas-sept-2-town-council-meeting > article_cdaba790-1d63-5ca3-b100-6e21ca62a0d0.html

3 highlights from Georgina’s Sept. 2 town council meeting

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (265+ words) Council convenes at Georgina’s Civic Centre on Sept. 2. Georgina’s first town council meeting of the month took place Sept. 2. Here are three key take-aways if you were unable to attend. With the Queensway South water main replacement construction underway, residents…...

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yorkregion.com > opinion > letters-to-the-editor > letter-in-york-simcoe-21-per-cent-voted-and-thats-a-shame > article_e0353d02-59e8-5910-8d98-9b61a9d6f220.html

LETTER: 21 per cent of York-Simcoe bothered to vote. If we showed up to work 21 per cent of the time, we'd be fired

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…...

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yorkregion.com > news > municipal-elections > election-2026-york-region-candidates-charged-to-post-signs > article_e97d7b04-68e2-571d-8ac3-9abd2ce193f2.html

Other cities don't charge candidates fees just to put up election signs, but York Region and most of its municipalities do. A Richmond Hill man decided paying $618 isn't worth it.

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (565+ words) Richmond Hill council hopeful opts for “visible protest” rather than pay city and region $618. Sigmund Lee, running for council in Richmond Hill’s Ward 2, has opted for magnetic signs on vehicles as a “visible protest” rather than pay the city and…...

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yorkregion.com > news > candidates-tackle-york-simcoe-environmental-threat-worries > article_5bf5b899-233c-5144-beba-f879ff787b3b.html

York-Simcoe byelection candidates tackle environmental threat worries

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (656+ words) Voters going to polls Sept. 3 to replace former MPP Caroline Mulroney, who resigned. Voters in York-Simcoe go to the polls Sept. 3 in a byelection to replace former MPP Caroline Mulroney. York-Simcoe voters are going to the polls Sept. 3 for a…...