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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Who should foot the bill for safe consumption sites?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Who should foot the bill for safe consumption sites?

This week on the podcast: We take a closer at supervised consumption sites, who they help, why they work — and why two northern Ontario cities, Timmins and Sudbury, could be forced to close theirs
York Region loses $34.9M in development charges, thanks to housing bill

York Region loses $34.9M in development charges, thanks to housing bill

Taxpayer dollars stand to pay for loss after province gives break to developers in Bill 23
Toronto police to investigate altercation involving Orillia OPP

Toronto police to investigate altercation involving Orillia OPP

Arrest of man who called police for help Saturday in downtown Orillia was caught on video
Newmarket, East Gwillimbury chambers of commerce merge

Newmarket, East Gwillimbury chambers of commerce merge

Union brings expanded and improved services, networking, says Chris Emanuel, who will continue in his role as president and CEO at new Central York Chamber
Asylum seekers, church leaders demand help from York Region

Asylum seekers, church leaders demand help from York Region

Miracle Arena for All Nations, ANCHOR Canada stage 'silent protest' in council chambers seeking support for African asylum seekers who have come to Vaughan, Toronto and other surrounding areas
'Still an emotional day for us': Grateful family joins Terry Fox Run every year

'Still an emotional day for us': Grateful family joins Terry Fox Run every year

'The Terry Fox Run is a big part of the reason (my daughter's) story is different than others and she’s thriving today,' says mom taking part in the Newmarket event this Sunday, Sept. 17
POWER OF YES: Our voices, signatures, votes do matter

POWER OF YES: Our voices, signatures, votes do matter

'It seems that despite what they say are their best efforts, we need to keep holding all politicians accountable for their promises and decisions, and developers accountable for the real climate value of what they take away,' says columnist
York Region declares intimate partner violence an epidemic

York Region declares intimate partner violence an epidemic

'You would be sending a message that survivors are seen, they matter, and they are not alone, and there is hope,' advocate says, in wake of 6,000 incidents reported last year
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend, get your treasures evaluated by the experts, mark the end of summer with a Main Street pub tour, rock to the sounds of the Traveling Wilburys, and prost to Oktoberfest at Wonderland
3 teens charged in attempted robbery at Richmond Hill pharmacy

3 teens charged in attempted robbery at Richmond Hill pharmacy

Time-delay safe thwarted robbery at pharmacy at Elgin Mills and Goode Monday morning