Scarpitti issues statement on TO Transit priorities.
Today Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti released a statement regarding Toronto Mayor John Tory announcement on moving forward on construction and early completion of the downtown relief line.
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IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES CONTINUE TO INCREASE
York Regional Police launched its enhanced festive season RIDE campaign last night, November 21, 2018 in conjunction with MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon. Officers will be out every day and night from now through to New Year’s Day conducting RIDE…
Holiday Heroes Toy Drive
This year, marks the 22nd time the Holiday Heroes Campaign has been able to change the lives of families who have come into hard times. Each year we ask individuals, businesses, community groups and schools to partner with us to help support these f…
Mayor and Partners committed to YorkU Markham Camps project
We remain equally committed to this vitally important project and to working together as we explore all possible options to build the campus. The campus was designed to meet the forecasted steady increase in population growth and the demand for pr…
Cannabis Legalization - YRP committed to enforcing the existing laws
York Regional Police is reminding residents that although cannabis is now legal, we are committed to enforcing the existing laws around impaired driving, illegal distribution, cultivation and possession. “Our officers will continue to ensure our c…
Markham Council Votes Unanimously to Pass New Cannabis Rules
New By-law prohibits smoking and vaporizing of recreational cannabis in public places. At a Special Meeting today, Markham Council passed a new Cannabis By-law that further protects the health and well-being of Markham residents and ensures local co…
Clarkson Cup Champions Markham Thunder set for Home Opener
The 2018 Clarkson Cup Champions Markham Thunder are back and ready to defend the CWHL title! Come out on Saturday, October 13 to cheer on the Markham Thunder at their Home Opener.
YRP Executive Command Team Welcomes New Deputy
Executive Command Team Welcomes New Deputy Following Swearing-In Ceremony Chief Eric Jolliffe and Deputy Chiefs Tom Carrique and André Crawford are pleased to welcome Deputy Chief Robertson Rouse to the Executive Command Team following his swearin…
It's the 174th Markham Fair
Markham Fair is Canada’s largest 4-day fall fair with many entertaining and educational events for all ages. It is always held on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Help us keep our annual tradition going, bring your family and friends and enjoy our “r…
February 22nd
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking assistance in identifying two suspects following a robbery at a bank in the City of Markham. On Thursday, February 21, 2019, shortly after 7 p.m., York Regional Po…
February 20th
York Regional Police is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect and locate a stolen vehicle following a collision with a police cruiser in Newmarket.On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 6 p.m., officers on patrol saw a vehicle parked that was running…
February 20th
Investigators with the York Regional Police Organized Crime Bureau - Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit, have charged four people with possession for the purpose of distributing cannabis.On Monday, February 18, 2019, shortly after 2:30 p.m., an officer…
February 19th
The troubling trend continues with 29 impaired drivers being removed from York Region roads this past week, adding to the more than 200 impaired-related criminal charges laid already this year.York Regional Police thanks members of the community for helpi…
Ontario News
February 22nd
Dr. Kenneth
Peckham, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Central West Office,
today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Saifullah Hanjra.
February 22nd
Ontario's Government working for the people is supporting Northern Ontario's film and television industry by investing more than $1.3 million in infrastructure to support film
production in North Bay and two additional film projects centred in North Ba…
February 22nd
The Ontario government is investing in the Wallaceburg
hospital site redevelopment to help patients and families in Chatham-Kent get the
high-quality health care they need, closer to home, Infrastructure Minister
Monte McNaughton announced today.
February 21st
TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford departs for Washington, D.C. to connect with trade partners from across the U.S. at the National Governors Association's Winter Meeting.
Markham News
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