York Region group hand sews masks to help the fight against COVID-19
York Region group hand sews masks to help the fight against COVID-19
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Metrolinx hikes up fines for behavioural offences
Metrolinx has increased the fines for behavioural offences. You will be fined $150 for selling to the public without permission, while something like going barefoot will cost you $75.
A Richmond Hill Fire truck’s wild ride: flying hose damages cars
A speeding Richmond Hill fire truck whipping its hose violently across one of the busiest thoroughfares in York Region is a recipe for disaster. The police, the insurance company and the auto repair shop all said that they had never heard of anything like this before.
York Regional Police radios to block journalists, citizens
On Oct. 1, the York Regional Police plan to implement a new radio system, that in turn, will stop the media and other citizens from being able to access public police scanners. The old analog…
York transit authority makes nice with embattled riders
Even though York Region’s “aggravating” three-month transit strike ended last week, riders hoping to climb back on the YRT/Viva bus will have to wait until February 4, but once they do, they’ll be riding for…
Newmarket-Aurora victor wants the McGuinty government to improve employment
In his successful re-election in the Newmarket-Aurora riding, the Progressive Conservative incumbent has already indicated that jobs are his first priority. At 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Frank Klees celebrated a narrow victory over his opponents…
Pickering group protests York sewage line
York Region’s sewage treatment plans may take longer to accomplish than expected. As part of the Big Pipe extension, York Region has proposed that its sewage be piped to the treatment facility located just south…
York subway extension just a numbers game
A project geared at reducing travel time during rush hour has cost the city $40 million. The time saved: seven minutes.