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Ontario boosts spending on long-term care staff

Ontario boosts spending on long-term care staff

Province is increasing funding for direct care by $1.25 billion so long-term homes can increase the hands-on care time residents get each day
Redevelopment of former Canadian Tire site in land tribunal’s hands

Redevelopment of former Canadian Tire site in land tribunal’s hands

'Now that the appeal has been filed, an unelected and unaccountable provincial body will make the decision for us,' Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas says
What's Coming Up at Council: New pickleball home proposed

What's Coming Up at Council: New pickleball home proposed

Lions Park tennis courts could be converted for different sport, which may impact future of community hockey rink
Public assistance results in arrest of kidnapping suspect: OPP

Public assistance results in arrest of kidnapping suspect: OPP

Police are still looking for Deshawn Davis, who has been identified as a suspect in the abduction of Richmond Hill resident Elnaz Hajtamiri more than a year ago
Ethics watchdog explains controversial opinion that ‘cleared’ Ford

Ethics watchdog explains controversial opinion that ‘cleared’ Ford

‘The opinion provided… is only as good as the information provided to me by the member or their staff,’ Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake wrote in a report
Thornhill resident among 4 arrested in $1.8M cannabis seizure

Thornhill resident among 4 arrested in $1.8M cannabis seizure

Joint forces investigation involved seizures of drugs, assets of crime in Richmond Hill, Markham, Scarborough and North York, OPP say
Enjoy last weekend of skating at Riverwalk Commons outdoor rink

Enjoy last weekend of skating at Riverwalk Commons outdoor rink

Town of Newmarket is wrapping up the skating season at the downtown rink, as the first day of spring arrives Monday
Moraine trail system expands with $236K federal funding boost

Moraine trail system expands with $236K federal funding boost

New trail completing connection to moraine and Bayview entrance in Richmond Hill will help make the reserve area a 'regional destination,' conservation authority CEO says
Aurora Asian bistro targeted multiple times by thieves

Aurora Asian bistro targeted multiple times by thieves

Crime Stoppers of York Region has released images of two suspects and vehicles wanted in connection with thefts of machines used to process credit and debit payments
High school students who give back can apply for $1,000 award

High school students who give back can apply for $1,000 award

Neighbourhood Network invites graduating area students to apply for a Give Back Award by March 24