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Santa Under the Stars parade returning to Aurora after COVID-19 pause

Santa Under the Stars parade returning to Aurora after COVID-19 pause

'The only way we could go to a traditional parade is because of the choices the community has made in getting vaccinated,' town's special events coordinator says
The Streets: Ottawa faces calls to step up on veteran homelessness

The Streets: Ottawa faces calls to step up on veteran homelessness

“Addictions, that's something that goes hand in hand with mental health and with homelessness,” Newmarket Afghan war veteran says
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Make today great!
BOOK TIME: 4 picture books to celebrate fall, Remembrance Day

BOOK TIME: 4 picture books to celebrate fall, Remembrance Day

Books columnist and blogger Lisa Day celebrates the season with new and old picture books
Here are 10 ways to use the 'fall back hour' to work toward sustainability

Here are 10 ways to use the 'fall back hour' to work toward sustainability

Scouts Canada is introducing kids to sustainability through a fun and engaging eight-week challenge – free for all kids to join in online
LETTER: York Region residents, it’s time to wake up and smell the asphalt

LETTER: York Region residents, it’s time to wake up and smell the asphalt

Can we grow in a way that we won't regret, questions letter writer, in wake of York Region council's vote for low-density settlement 
Hunters required to know laws for firearms: York Regional Police

Hunters required to know laws for firearms: York Regional Police

Police anticipating an increased number of hunters this season
OUTDOORS: As human snowbirds flock south, snow buntings arrive

OUTDOORS: As human snowbirds flock south, snow buntings arrive

'Perhaps our open, rolling farm fields are a close equal to the rolling Arctic tundra they call home,' says columnist of birds who fly south to our region in the winter
Accelerate Business Recovery Hub expands across York Region

Accelerate Business Recovery Hub expands across York Region

The province has invested $463,500 to expand the program that has been helping local businesses get back on their feet
Ontario reports 636 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 636 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 367 recoveries and two deaths that occurred over the last month