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Deputy chief's appointment to top OPP job 'significant loss' for York

Deputy chief's appointment to top OPP job 'significant loss' for York

Thomas Carrique bids an emotional adieu to the local force that has been his 'home, passion and family for 29 years'
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Two people found dead in Richmond Hill apartment

Two people found dead in Richmond Hill apartment

Cause of death has not yet been determined
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CFUW representative attends UN Commission on Status of Women

CFUW representative attends UN Commission on Status of Women

Lynn Bird, vice-president of CFUW Aurora / Newmarket, is in New York City to take part in the session dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women
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Injured driver of stolen vehicle involved in Davis Drive crash remains at large (Update)

Injured driver of stolen vehicle involved in Davis Drive crash remains at large (Update)

A female passenger who suffered minor injuries faces charges, including possession of property obtained by a crime over $5,000 and possession of cocaine
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23 drivers charged with impaired offences

23 drivers charged with impaired offences

York Regional Police release the names of drivers charged with impaired-related offences weekly
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Province to announce classroom cellphone ban: Canadian Press

Province to announce classroom cellphone ban: Canadian Press

PCs proposed the ban during last year's election campaign
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CANADA: Ombudsman flags 'worrying gaps' in bill of rights for victims of military crimes

CANADA: Ombudsman flags 'worrying gaps' in bill of rights for victims of military crimes

Some of these shortfalls include right to information, protection and participation as case moves through military justice system
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St. John Ambulance therapy dog volunteer honoured by province

St. John Ambulance therapy dog volunteer honoured by province

Aurora resident Vivian Hould has received the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship for impacting the lives of thousands of people in York Region through her volunteer work
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ONTARIO: PCs weigh ban on single-use plastics as waste takes toll on lakes, rivers

ONTARIO: PCs weigh ban on single-use plastics as waste takes toll on lakes, rivers

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Highway 400 widening could eventually eliminate Barrie bottleneck

Highway 400 widening could eventually eliminate Barrie bottleneck

In the meantime, bridges and interchanges are being designed and built with widening in mind
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