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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A safe place to drop off unwanted babies

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A safe place to drop off unwanted babies

This week on the podcast: 'Safe surrender sites,' where struggling mothers or caregivers can anonymously abandon their infants — without judgment or consequence — for the good of the child
97-year-old nun charged in historic residential school sex assault case

97-year-old nun charged in historic residential school sex assault case

The incidents are alleged to have occurred in the '60s and '70s at residential and day schools in Fort Albany and Moosonee
Do you miss Steve Paikin? Find him at The Trillium

Do you miss Steve Paikin? Find him at The Trillium

Prominent journalist, author and longtime host of TVO’s The Agenda will write a weekly column for Village Media’s news source at Queen’s Park
Charges against one accused in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction stayed

Charges against one accused in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction stayed

35-year-old Etobicoke woman was charged in relation to the abduction of a Richmond Hill woman in January 2022 in Wasaga Beach
Newmarket, Aurora Easter Seals dancing stars raise $125K

Newmarket, Aurora Easter Seals dancing stars raise $125K

Funds raised will help send kids with physical disabilities to camp this summer, as well as acquire life-changing, but very costly, mobility devices and other aides to make their lives easier
Newmarket developer has vision for 'more beautiful, sustainable' community

Newmarket developer has vision for 'more beautiful, sustainable' community

Wide range of housing is being considered for the Shining Hill development, including high, mid and low-rise apartments, laneway-accessed townhouses, single detached homes, laneway suites
York police set up command post amid Hamas call for demonstrations

York police set up command post amid Hamas call for demonstrations

Police are requesting citizens to inform them if they learn about possible demonstrations or other large gatherings in York Region
East Gwillimbury teacher recognized for contributions by Staples

East Gwillimbury teacher recognized for contributions by Staples

East Gwillimbury's Victoria Baillie was one of eight teachers recognized by Staples Canada in We Love Teachers contest
'Acts of hate, violence will not be tolerated': OPP

'Acts of hate, violence will not be tolerated': OPP

Police patrols and presence have been increased in areas of cultural and religious significance and lines of communication with community leaders are being maintained, OPP say
DIALOGUE WITH DAWN: 3 local restaurants featured in Dine Ontario

DIALOGUE WITH DAWN: 3 local restaurants featured in Dine Ontario

In this month's column, MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy highlights the agri-food sector, health-care services and her upcoming community barbecue