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Reductions create smoother speed transitions, says region
3+ day, 19+ 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…...
Federal Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation minister announces principles companies pledge to uphold
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (789+ words) York Region considers call for assessment of data project needs while province introduces own strategy with legislative changes Announced last week in Markham, a national “framework” for data centres is encouraging for a Richmond Hill councillor, who is now calling…...
A young Black man with a cognitive disability was allegedly assaulted by transit officers. York Regional Police are now investigating the Newmarket incident
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (813+ words) A 21-year-old Newmarket Black man with a cognitive disability suffered scrapes and bruises after he was allegedly tackled and handcuffed during at encounter with transit officers at the Newmarket bus station July 30. York Region has referred allegations that transit workers…...
Woodbine Avenue in Stouffville to be closed for 'Sheriff County' filming
1+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) The filming will take place in the Vandorf area from Sept. 9 to 11. A portion of Woodbine Avenue in Stouffville will be closed Sept. 10 and 11 for the filming of the TV series “Sheriff County.” The Vandorf area will be home to…...
I went on my first camping trip of the summer to Central Ontario. Here is what I discovered
1+ week, 4+ day ago (19+ words) YorkRegion.com...
Coalition asks York-Simcoe candidates to protect Lake Simcoe
1+ week, 5+ day ago (774+ words) Coalition’s 2025 Protect Our Plan report encourages tax cuts for lake protectors, less road salt and housing in existing communities, while safeguarding farmland and natural spaces. The protection of Lake Simcoe is an important discussion point for the upcoming York-Simcoe byelection....
York Region Transit is investigating an arrest which supporters say left a cognitively disabled Black man traumatized. Should the region heed calls for an independent review?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (369+ words) Group joins calls for independent review of July 30 incident at Newmarket bus station. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has joined calls for an external independent review of an incident that led to the arrest of a man with a cognitive…...
Quebec suspect wanted for murder may be in the GTA, say York police
2+ week, 6+ day ago (171+ words) It’s believed, said the Quebec provincial police force, that Tiberio may be in the Greater Toronto Area. A 53-year-old man wanted by Quebec police for murder may be in the Greater Toronto Area. The Sûreté du Québec is searching for…...
What York-Simcoe byelection candidates would fix about riding
2+ week, 6+ day ago (431+ words) Voters go to the polls Sept. 3 to replace former MPP Caroline Mulroney, who resigned. York-Simcoe’s byelection is Sept. 3. York-Simcoe voters are going to the polls Sept. 3 for a byelection to replace former MPP Caroline Mulroney, who resigned in June. Five…...