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York Region artists hosting 60th annual show and sale

York Region artists hosting 60th annual show and sale

Town of Aurora has partnered with the Society of York Region Artists (SOYRA) to produce the show, with more than 300 pieces available to view and purchase May 4 to 5
Unionville restaurant closed; Richmond Hill, Markham eateries charged for food safety violations

Unionville restaurant closed; Richmond Hill, Markham eateries charged for food safety violations

Flower and Horse In Spring Rice Noodle temporarily closed; Jeon Ju Hyang, Nak Won Korean Restaurant and Tang Dynasty Best Food charged
Aurora United Church looks to future on 10th anniversary of blaze

Aurora United Church looks to future on 10th anniversary of blaze

It has been a long journey, with the church that's 'in the heart of the town and in the hearts of the people' expected to re-open in 2025
Richmond Hill resident among group of 8 sharing $1M lotto win

Richmond Hill resident among group of 8 sharing $1M lotto win

Saeid Jafar-Pour is celebrating the windfall with a group from the Kitchener-Waterloo area
Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend of abducted Elnaz Hajtamiri

Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend of abducted Elnaz Hajtamiri

The Richmond Hill resident was abducted from a Wasaga Beach home on Jan. 12, 2022, and she hasn't been seen or heard from since, her ex-boyfriend has been charged with first-degree murder
Newmarket businessman remembered as selfless, dedicated, compassionate

Newmarket businessman remembered as selfless, dedicated, compassionate

Dave Tomkinson, longtime owner of Luesby Memorial Company, has passed away at 61
What is that stink?! The ‘corpse flower’ is blooming

What is that stink?! The ‘corpse flower’ is blooming

The amorphophallus konjac, also known as the voodoo lily , only blooms once every year or two — thankfully, since it emits a smell like rotting meat
York police partner with social services for vulnerable individuals

York police partner with social services for vulnerable individuals

Agreement that's unique to York Region 'represents a significant step forward in streamlining support services and enhancing collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations,' Blue Door says
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

Years in the making, SPACES is designed to be safe, civil and 100 per cent community-powered. Jeff Elgie, the CEO of Village Media, told us all about the project during a recent appearance on our podcast