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Markham Village Music Festival (A virtual Event)

May 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Markham Village Music Festival is thrilled to announce the entertainment lineup for our 43rd annual event! This year's festival will be 100% virtual as you are invited to attend from the comfort of your own home June 19-20, 2020. We have a great…

Statement from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti - May 22

May 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

The City of Markham is taking a thoughtful and measured approach to reopening some of its outdoor facilities, while ensuring that community safety comes first. Our two-stage approach will see the following outdoor spaces and amenities reopen to the p…

Every measure possible: Statement from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti

March 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

I thank Premier Doug Ford and the Provincial Government for announcing a mandatory shut down of all non-essential businesses for 14 days, something I have previously called for. This is the right move. This is a necessary move. We need to stay ahead …

SUSPECT SOUGHT FOLLOWING CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERY IN NEWMARKET

November 27th

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking any information that may lead to the identity of a suspect following a convenience store robbery in the Town of Newmarket. On Friday, November 27, 2020, at 2:30 a.m., York Reg…

UPDATE - SUSPECTS SOUGHT FOLLOWING CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERY IN NEWMARKET

November 26th

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are releasing suspect images and seeking any information that may lead to their identity following a convenience store robbery in the Town of Newmarket. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, sho…

WITNESSES SOUGHT FOLLOWING A SUSPICIOUS FIRE AT A RESTAURANT IN RICHMOND HILL

November 26th

Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking witnesses following a suspicious fire at a restaurant in the City of Richmond Hill.On Thursday, November 26, 2020, at 3 a.m., York Regional Police were call…

MORE THAN 70 STOLEN VEHICLES WORTH $4.5 MILLION RECOVERED IN ONGOING AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION

November 25th

More than 70 vehicles stolen from across the Greater Toronto Area have been recovered as part of an ongoing auto theft investigation by the York Regional Police Auto/Cargo Theft Unit.The investigation began in September, 2020, when investigators working i…

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Ontario Expands Existing Community Paramedicine Programs to Long-Term Care

November 27th

Communities that have existing community paramedicine programs funded by the Ministry of Health through their Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), are invited to express their interest in expanding their program to the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

Ontario Expanding Existing Community Paramedicine Programs to Long-Term Care

November 27th

The Ontario government is investing up to $15 million to expand the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program. This initiative will help more seniors on long-term care waitlists stay safe while living in the comfort of their own homes for a longer…

Infrastructure Ontario Loans support community-based infrastructure projects

November 27th

Ontario continues to support its municipalities and other eligible public sector partners in their work to improve the quality of life in their communities by providing affordable, long-term financing for infrastructure development and renewal.

Premier Ford to Make an Announcement at Queen's Park

November 27th

Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and General Rick Hillier (retired), Chair of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, to make an announcement.