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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The truth about reconciliation

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The truth about reconciliation

Episode 19 of the podcast: In advance of 'Orange Shirt Day,' residential school survivor Mike Cachagee talks about his lost childhood, the Pope's apology — and what reconciliation really means to him
New arrest in Vaughan homicide, charges against husband withdrawn

New arrest in Vaughan homicide, charges against husband withdrawn

Following the discovery of new evidence, Ahmad Shekeb Askarzada, 43, is now charged with the homicide of Naheed Askaryar, 64, police said
Bivalent vaccine offers extra layer of protection: pharmacist

Bivalent vaccine offers extra layer of protection: pharmacist

'COVID is not gone yet, so we need to take every measure we can in order to protect ourselves and loved ones from this virus,' says pharmacist
Province delays approval of York Region official plan

Province delays approval of York Region official plan

No set timeline for province to pass controversial document that will guide development over the next 30 years
Newmarket marks Truth and Reconciliation Day with community event

Newmarket marks Truth and Reconciliation Day with community event

'We're still struggling with how Canadians perceive us,' says Kim Wheatley, Anishinaabe cultural consultant, who will speak, pray and hand drum at the Sept. 30 event
York Region gives Newmarket shelter campaign $1M boost

York Region gives Newmarket shelter campaign $1M boost

Inn From the Cold also hopes to secure an additional $6.5 million in grant funding to supplement an estimated $12M capital budget
LETTER: Ending violence against women only possible with collective action

LETTER: Ending violence against women only possible with collective action

In the wake of the murder of a Vaughan woman, and continued rise in femicides, there are actions the community can take to help end gender-based violence, Yellow Brick House CEO says
What's going on in and around Newmarket

What's going on in and around Newmarket

Weekend events include at Artwalk & Studio Tour, Halloween Scream Park, Farm to Fork tour, three-day country music festival
Environment Canada issues frost advisory

Environment Canada issues frost advisory

Temperatures could dip below freezing overnight, damaging frost-sensitive plants and tree
Police believe driver stopped after fatal hit and run near Newmarket

Police believe driver stopped after fatal hit and run near Newmarket

The 70-year-old victim had been reported missing after going for a walk the night before