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Ontario reconsiders review of York and other regional governments

Ontario reconsiders review of York and other regional governments

New minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing suggests the province may not move forward with a review of six regions with both upper- and lower-tier municipal governments
UPDATE: Man injured in violent altercation with Orillia OPP (VIDEO)

UPDATE: Man injured in violent altercation with Orillia OPP (VIDEO)

'I endured not only multiple taser shocks but also physical assault and verbal taunts from the very officers who were meant to protect me,' says man of incident with OPP
'House from depths of hell': Newmarket resident warns of illegal apartments

'House from depths of hell': Newmarket resident warns of illegal apartments

ODSP recipient is worried he may become homeless after finding out the basement apartment he is renting is illegal, not up to code
Should Newmarket have less parking? Consultant floats the idea

Should Newmarket have less parking? Consultant floats the idea

Report suggests cutting minimum parking requirements on new developments would support affordable housing, climate action, but council expresses some skepticism
Newmarket driver charged with impaired after vehicle hits house

Newmarket driver charged with impaired after vehicle hits house

South Simcoe officers responded to a report of a vehicle crashing into the front door of a house in Bradford at about 3 a.m. Sunday
Unionville restaurant charged with public health infractions

Unionville restaurant charged with public health infractions

Fantasticks on South Unionville Avenue in Markham was charged with two offences by York Region health inspectors
Police seek witnesses after shooting in Vaughan entertainment district

Police seek witnesses after shooting in Vaughan entertainment district

A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the shooting at Interchange Way at Highway 7 early Sunday
Driver charged with impaired in Vaughan crash that killed motorcyclist

Driver charged with impaired in Vaughan crash that killed motorcyclist

21-year-old Bolton man arrested following collision at Highway 7 West and Jane early this morning
UPDATE: Newmarket Catholic high school in lockdown after student injured

UPDATE: Newmarket Catholic high school in lockdown after student injured

Police have informed Sacred Heart Catholic High School that there is no threat to the school community; student is in stable condition at a hospital, police say
Markham woman arrested after newcomers defrauded in investment scam

Markham woman arrested after newcomers defrauded in investment scam

Suspect posing as a mortgage broker registered second mortgages on victims’ homes and withdrew money from their bank accounts, York Regional Police say