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Richmond Hill approves nearly $200M budget with 3.72% increase

Richmond Hill approves nearly $200M budget with 3.72% increase

The average homeowner in Richmond Hill will see an increase of about $72 on their tax bills this year
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Students can apply to be York Regional Police chief for a day

Students can apply to be York Regional Police chief for a day

York Region Grade 5 student who wins essay contest will receive custom-made uniform, tour training facility, meet officers, speak at appreciation night
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VIEW FROM THE HILL: Newmarket-Aurora MP responds to convoy report

VIEW FROM THE HILL: Newmarket-Aurora MP responds to convoy report

Government made 'right decisions in evoking Emergency Act, MP says after commission report calls choice justified
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Fourth man arrested in 2021 assault of Elnaz Hajtamiri

Fourth man arrested in 2021 assault of Elnaz Hajtamiri

Richmond Hill resident was assaulted in a parking garage, prior to her abduction from a Wasaga Beach house in January 2022
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Spending night on street supports homeless youth in York Region

Spending night on street supports homeless youth in York Region

Annual fundraiser March 2 in Newmarket raising money for non-profit service organization 360°kids
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'Doug Ford Tax': York Region faces 2 to 7% increase due to Bill 23

'Doug Ford Tax': York Region faces 2 to 7% increase due to Bill 23

'Start calling it the Ford tax impact, let him own it," Newmarket deputy mayor says as region braces for losing millions in development charges over provincial housing legislation
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York Regional Police brrr-ing it for most successful polar plunge yet

York Regional Police brrr-ing it for most successful polar plunge yet

10th anniversary plunge raises more than $45,000 in support of Special Olympics Ontario athletes
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East Gwillimbury approves $29.4M budget with 5.55% tax hike

East Gwillimbury approves $29.4M budget with 5.55% tax hike

The increase will see an additional $107 on the average East Gwillimbury homeowner's tax bill tax
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Newmarket chamber aims to empower businesses to 'shift'

Newmarket chamber aims to empower businesses to 'shift'

Chamber of commerce starting new annual event that will 'bring together bold thinkers, bold ideas and give businesses a tool to grow and develop'
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'Everything is skyrocketing': Newmarket residents stung by gas bills

'Everything is skyrocketing': Newmarket residents stung by gas bills

Natural gas price hikes leaving some frustrated, but costs could dip in coming months
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