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Older inmates account for one-quarter of the inmate population in federal institutions, with their numbers increasing by 50 per cent over the last decade

Members of the Central York Girls Hockey Association skate with the community to help raise awareness about girls hockey at the Newmarket Lions outdoor community hockey rink. Non-perishable food donations will be donated to Belinda's Place.

The free York Region Food Network event attracted a crowd for seed exchange and sale, vendors' market, educational talks, and more

Jeff Elgie will speak at March 13 event

Magna International's Neighbourhood Network to award 20 graduating high school students who have made significant contributions to their communities

Duncan's announcement came shortly after a CBC investigation found over 200 coaches in Canada have been convicted of sexual abuse in the last 20 years and another 34 cases involving coaches are before the courts

The Alzheimer Society of York Region offers new, 8-week program for those living with early to mid-stage dementia and their care partners

Mainly cloudy with a chance of late day flurries.

The next part of the plan proposes a drop to 50 per cent of 2015 levels by 2030, which will require thought about how to "make more of a dent in those who are living in and with extreme poverty"

Regardless of age, gender or location, everyone can take basic steps to better protect themselves from becoming a victim of fraud, say police