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Winter weather travel advisory in effect for early this morning

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for early this morning

These flurries are expected to rapidly weaken this morning as temperatures warm, Environment Canada says
BEYOND LOCAL: Study shows men who identify as feminists are having more sex

BEYOND LOCAL: Study shows men who identify as feminists are having more sex

Public commitments to feminism translated into private benefits for heterosexual men, researcher says
Pandemic has made national child care program an economic necessity: federal minister

Pandemic has made national child care program an economic necessity: federal minister

It's essential women with children are able to join the workforce, said Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Ahmed Hussen at a virtual event hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of York Region
UPDATE: Missing Markham woman safely located

UPDATE: Missing Markham woman safely located

York Regional Police thank the public for its assistance
Kids Help Phone launches strategy to support Black youth distressed by racism, discrimination

Kids Help Phone launches strategy to support Black youth distressed by racism, discrimination

'We’ve had a lot of success with our Indigenous youth strategy, and we’re seeing the impact we can have on marginalized communities and youth who need our support,' says manager of RiseUp initiative
Central York Fire Services receiving $39K for pandemic training, safety inspections

Central York Fire Services receiving $39K for pandemic training, safety inspections

'The current challenges we face can take a toll on frontline workers, so a portion of these funds will be allocated to training instructors in a mindfulness program... ,' says fire chief of provincial funding
York Region Catholic board's former interim director of education returns to role

York Region Catholic board's former interim director of education returns to role

Mary Battista has come out of retirement following the abrupt departure of the latest director of education one month into the job
Ontario Superior Court hearings on hold during lockdown

Ontario Superior Court hearings on hold during lockdown

Given the strength of the latest stay-at-home order, the court is to defer as many matters as possible, including virtual hearings
East Gwillimbury Vince's among 24 businesses, residents charged for COVID-19 violations

East Gwillimbury Vince's among 24 businesses, residents charged for COVID-19 violations

Other charges last week include a Richmond Hill resident for accessing 'an outdoor amenity', and an individual for attending an indoor social gathering in Vaughan