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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

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This Markham Grade 7 student traded morning scrolling for the news — and won a $2,500 essay prize yorkregion.com/news/markham-…

This Markham Grade 7 student traded morning scrolling for the news — and won a $2,500 essay prize

This is how a daily reading habit helped a local student earn top prize for her essay on tariffs.

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Asado Latin food festival bringing reggaeton, community spirit and Nina Sky to Vaughan yorkregion.com/things-to-do/…

Asado Latin food festival bringing reggaeton, community spirit and Nina Sky to Vaughan

Reggaeton, Nina Sky and Latin food: ASADO 2026 comes to Vaughan A major celebration of Latin food and music will be returning to Assembly Park this June.

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Who is running for mayor and council in Georgina so far? yorkregion.com/news/municipa…

Who is running for mayor and council in Georgina so far?

A list of registered candidates as of June 10.

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Markham's real estate market sees average home prices rise to $1.2 million in May 2026 yorkregion.com/business/real…

Markham home prices surge 5.2 per cent to $1.2 million in May 2026

Sales were up 18.4 per cent and active listings were down 11.1 per cent compared to a year ago.

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這裡發生了什麼？約克區將拓寬萬錦及烈治文山16街 yorkregion.com/news/16/artic…

這裡發生了什麼？約克區將拓寬萬錦及烈治文山16街

從 Leslie Street 至 Kennedy Road 將擴建為六線道，預計今年晚些時候動工。

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'Stories that define our shared heritage': York Region Archives offers simple tips to preserve local history yorkregion.com/news/york-reg…

‘Stories that define our shared heritage’: York Region Archives offers simple tips to preserve...

You too can mark International Archives Week in York Region by learning simple ways to archive and support the institution’s initiative.

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A family outing or a pub night? Here's a guide to viewing the World Cup around York Region yorkregion.com/things-to-do/…

A family outing or a pub night? Here’s a guide to viewing the World Cup around York Region

Even without tickets, locals can still join in the excitement surrounding the World Cup at watch parties in York Region.

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Vaughan is inviting residents to a community kickoff event for the opening of the Thornhill Outdoor Pool this weekend. Here are the details yorkregion.com/news/thornhil…

Vaughan is inviting residents to a community kickoff event for the opening of the Thornhill Outdoor...

Event on Saturday, June 13 features swimming with music, water games and more.

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Pair of Markham teens charged after pride flag at high school ripped, set on fire: York police yorkregion.com/news/crime/ma…

Pair of Markham teens charged after pride flag at high school ripped, set on fire: York police

The alleged mischief happened around 11 p.m. on June 8 when police say two suspects went to a secondary school near Yonge Street and Clark Avenue and removed a pride flag from its holder before...

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Peel police accuse Markham man, 24, of posing online as young boy to secure 'explicit images,' extort victims yorkregion.com/news/crime/pe…

Peel police accuse Markham man, 24, of posing online as young boy to secure ‘explicit images,’...

An online child luring investigation was launched in December to look into a suspect who allegedly used multiple social media platforms to communicate with youth under 16, say police.

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Friday procession for OPP officer from Brampton killed in Northern Ontario will travel from Toronto to Thornhill yorkregion.com/news/processi…

Friday procession for OPP officer from Brampton killed in Northern Ontario will travel from Toronto...

Constable Tarun Bali suffered fatal injuries on June 9 while carrying out an investigation near Hearst, say Ontario Provincial Police.

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 2026: York Region students, including those in Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and Newmarket start summer break on different days yorkregion.com/news/york-reg…

When is the last day of school for kids in York Region? Mark your calendars as schools have...

Summer break is just around the corner for students in the York Region and York Catholic district school boards. With classes wrapping up at the end of June, here is a look at their official last day...

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Markham installs trail cameras, fencing in response to recent incidents involving coyotes yorkregion.com/news/markham-…

Markham installs trail cameras, fencing in response to recent incidents involving coyotes

The city has stepped up safety measures amid concerns about coyotes.

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Free e-bikes rides and pedal-powered smoothies at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Thornhill 'Bike Bonanza' yorkregion.com/things-to-do/…

Free e-bikes rides and pedal-powered smoothies at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s...

Thornhill Vaughan community centre hosts ‘Bike Bonanza’ on Clark Avenue hosted by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority volunteers.

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No hotel lined up just yet for main Stouffville corner yorkregion.com/news/council/…

No hotel lined up just yet for main Stouffville corner

City Park Homes brought forward a revised plan for 5262, 5270, 5286 and 5318 Main St. and 12371 Hwy. 48, which had been previously approved for five condo towers and 800 units.

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Richmond Hill unveils Yonge Street music festival and other new annual events — but residents may wait a few years to see them yorkregion.com/news/council/…

Richmond Hill unveils Yonge Street music festival and other new annual events — but residents may...

York Region city events strategy envisions charity gala at David Dunlap Observatory and other celebrations at Richmond Green Sports Complex and Dave Barrow Civic Square

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Aurora robotics team sweeps awards at the FIRST Lego League International Open Championship yorkregion.com/news/aurora-r…

Aurora robotics team sweeps awards at the FIRST Lego League International Open Championship

Équipe Francobotique brought pride to Canada by winning four major awards at the FIRST Lego League International Open Championship.

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East Gwillimbury home prices jump 1.3 per cent to $1.05 million in May 2026 yorkregion.com/business/real…

East Gwillimbury home prices jump 1.3 per cent to $1.05 million in May 2026

Sales were down 25.6 per cent and active listings were down 14.3 per cent compared to a year ago.

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不批恐失主導權：萬錦市通過又一項7號高速大型發展方案 yorkregion.com/news/7/articl…

不批恐失主導權：萬錦市通過又一項7號高速大型發展方案

市長薛家平表示，發展商原本可向安省土地審裁處提出上訴，市府最終選擇透過協商達成共識。

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Vaughan is hosting a public meeting for a proposed extension of Colossus Drive in order to ease gridlock. Here's how you can provide input yorkregion.com/news/vaughan-…

Vaughan is hosting a public meeting for a proposed extension of Colossus Drive in order to ease...

The project would connect Colossus Drive to Interchange Way, stretching over Highway 400, the city says.

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