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News and information for York Region, including Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Markham and Newmarket. Part of Metroland Media. Email newsroom@yrmg.com

 York Region, Ontario, Canada
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'The point is to scare you': Richmond Hill residents speak out on kids riding e-bikes and e-scooters at Lake Wilcox Skatepark yorkregion.com/news/e-bike-a…

Parents near Richmond Hill's Lake Wilcox Skatepark say it's overrun with teen boys riding e-bikes...

Neighbours say youths are trying to intimidate park users objecting to their behaviour.

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VOTE COMPASS: Find out how your views align with municipal election candidates in York Region yorkregion.com/news/municipa…

This free tool allows voters in 50 Ontario municipalities to compare their views with election...

Find out how your views align with those seeking your vote in the Oct. 26 municipal election.

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Georgina man invites municipal candidates to navigate town's accessibility barriers as he does yorkregion.com/news/municipa…

After 17 years in a wheelchair, Scott Wollin takes Georgina municipal election candidates on a tour...

Scott Wollin invited any interested candidates to navigate through town with him on his spare wheelchair for a few hours.

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Improvements to 2 stormwater ponds in Vaughan expected to start this month yorkregion.com/news/vaughan-…

Improvements to 2 stormwater ponds in Vaughan expected to start this month

The upgrade project is expected to start by the end of the month and finish in early 2027.

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Lake Drive's multi-use pathway to be removed, causing temporary disruptions yorkregion.com/news/lake-dri…

Temporary disruptions ahead as Lake Drive's pathway gets removed

Work will begin Sept. 28, and is expected to be completed in a few days.

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Registration opens for participants, volunteers and sponsors in Vaughan's 2026 Santafest Parade yorkregion.com/news/vaughan-…

Vaughan businesses, groups could miss 2026 Santafest Parade if they don't register by Nov. 13...

This year's parade will take place on Nov. 29 at 1:30 p.m., starting at the intersection of Springside Road and Melville Avenue.

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Free Halloween costume swap at Georgina library to scare up big savings for families yorkregion.com/things-to-do/…

Georgina Public Library offers families free Halloween costume swap

Bring your clean, gently used Halloween costumes and accessories to swap or drop in to shop for a costume for free.

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Vaughan to unveil new plaque and bench honouring victims of mass murder in Iran yorkregion.com/news/vaughan-…

Vaughan to unveil new plaque and bench honouring victims of mass murder in Iran

The permanent plaque and bench will be unveiled at North Thornhill Community Centre on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m.

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Get to know your electoral candidates in Aurora before the Oct. 26 election yorkregion.com/news/municipa…

Aurora voters get chance to meet 2026 municipal candidates

Two meet-and-greets and mayoral debates will be taking place in October for residents to become better informed on pressing issues.

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No GO: Train service to Toronto cancelled on Lakeshore East and Stouffville lines this weekend yorkregion.com/news/no-go-tr…

No GO: Train service to Toronto cancelled on Lakeshore East and Stouffville lines this weekend

Train service on the lines serving parts of Durham and York are scheduled to resume regular service on Monday.

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Stouffville warns residents about fraudulent email scam yorkregion.com/news/stouffvi…

Stouffville warns residents about fraudulent email scam

The scam email impersonates Stouffville employees, uses publicly available information and includes a fake, itemized invoice directing recipients to pay by wire transfer.

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Meditation, yoga or a gelato? Find all 3 at Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area's 6 Senses Wellness Expo this weekend yorkregion.com/things-to-do/…

Fancy a sound bath or moment of meditation? It's yours at the 6 Senses Wellness Expo in Richmond...

Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area hosts free event for all ages at Centre for the Performing Arts on Yonge Street in old downtown district

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Aurora intersection closed on Friday after pedestrian struck by driver of vehicle: York police yorkregion.com/news/aurora-i…

Aurora intersection closed on Friday after pedestrian struck by driver of vehicle: York police

The crash happened just before 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at St. Johns Side Road and Trent Street, say York police.

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Newmarket's NACCA takes stage with Stand Up for NACCA comedy fundraiser yorkregion.com/things-to-do/…

Newmarket's NACCA does serious work for the Black community. Now, it's time for some laughs

Yuk Yuk’s show with Jean Paul, Keesha Brownie and Cedric Newman promises evening of laughter, community and investment in the future of Black community in York Region

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Stouffville businesses call downtown heritage plan 'asinine' yorkregion.com/business/stou…

From unrealistic to "asinine," Stouffville businesses speak out against downtown heritage district...

Stouffville business owners voiced several concerns at a public meeting on the Main Street heritage district plan.

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Ride for Mackenzie Health fundraiser returns with goal to raise $450,000 for local hospitals yorkregion.com/things-to-do/…

'Ride for Mackenzie Health' fundraiser returns with goal to raise $450,000 for local hospitals

200 cyclists are expected to participate in the annual event on Sunday in Vaughan to support Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.

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York reflects on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events across the region yorkregion.com/news/york-reg…

York Region comes together for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

From flag-raising ceremonies to educational art exhibits and Indigenous-led learning, find out how to get involved in your community.

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Hindu community to announce Newmarket temple details Nov. 15 yorkregion.com/news/hindu-co…

York Region's Hindu community has big plans it will announce Nov. 15

Hindu Sanatan Kendra hosted Janmashtami Celebration at Aurora Seniors Centre

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Hydro One schedules another power outage in northern York and Durham regions yorkregion.com/news/another-…

4,300+ York and Durham customers face back-to-back Hydro One outages ahead of Thanksgiving weekend

Customers in East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Pefferlaw, Uxbridge, Udora, Zephyr and Brock will be affected on Friday, Oct. 9.

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York Region Animal Centre cuts its adoption fees Sept. 25 and 26 for Fall Adoption Days yorkregion.com/things-to-do/…

York Region Animal Centre cutting adoption fees Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 for Fall Adoption Days

The Ontario SPCA is currently caring for more than 650 animals at its 13 animal centres across the province — the highest number of animals in its care at one time in the past five years.

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