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York Regional Police deputy chief retiring after 36 years of service

York Regional Police deputy chief retiring after 36 years of service

Deputy Chief Robertson Rouse announced his retirement as of June 15; police services board to begin recruitment of internal candidate
York Region progressing in face of challenges, chairman says

York Region progressing in face of challenges, chairman says

'We can move mountains,' says Wayne Emmerson of region's 21 council members, while highlighting successes, budget at annual luncheon
Why Ontario's MPP ethics law might not capture the stag and doe

Why Ontario's MPP ethics law might not capture the stag and doe

Don't blame the integrity commissioner, blame the law, says a lawyer who worked in the commissioner's office
Vaughan woman, 18, arrested for theft linked to online dating

Vaughan woman, 18, arrested for theft linked to online dating

Multiple victims report theft of cash, cards after meeting 'Sophie' on dating app and inviting her to their homes
Stunning display of Northern Lights captured in Far North

Stunning display of Northern Lights captured in Far North

People travelling on Wetum Road witnessed a special treat last night; conditions are good for elevated aurora borealis through until March 1
Vaughan teen girl, Brampton man arrested, gun seized in Vaughan

Vaughan teen girl, Brampton man arrested, gun seized in Vaughan

16-year-old passenger, 27-year-old driver face a combined 12 criminal offences, York Regional Police say
UPDATE: Missing teens from Aurora, Vaughan located

UPDATE: Missing teens from Aurora, Vaughan located

Missing teens safely located
OPINION: Why is it such a struggle to admit the truth?

OPINION: Why is it such a struggle to admit the truth?

The fury of insults and racial slurs targeting Jully Black 'highlight the need for a better understanding of the true history of this land,' says local elder
Newmarket plans completion of 'big, exciting' projects in term ahead

Newmarket plans completion of 'big, exciting' projects in term ahead

Council aims for completion of Mulock park, multi-use path, plus downtown pedestrian-only pilot in goals for term
York Region's 360°kids receives $25K grant from Hydro One

York Region's 360°kids receives $25K grant from Hydro One

Teen support agency's Queer Agenda (QA) program among 25 agencies, communities selected for annual Energizing Life Community Fund grant