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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A 'no-brainer' idea to help ease our housing crisis

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: A 'no-brainer' idea to help ease our housing crisis

This week on the podcast: Have you ever heard of housing over parking? Let us tell you about it — and why more and more cities think the concept could help combat Ontario's rising rates of homelessness
'It took my breath away:' Richmond Hill woman wins $77K lottery prize

'It took my breath away:' Richmond Hill woman wins $77K lottery prize

Hagar Mor Sarid Aisikowitz plans to invest after winning a $77,768 Lotto Max second prize
Sutton West retiree sharing the joy of $57K lotto win with his kids

Sutton West retiree sharing the joy of $57K lotto win with his kids

'I might treat myself to something special or fun,' says former automotive industry worker Jacobus Vandenbrink
Ontario's plan to get rid of blue licence plates is to sit back and wait

Ontario's plan to get rid of blue licence plates is to sit back and wait

'Doing nothing is not a plan,' NDP critic says of the blue licence plates issued four years ago by the Ford government that are barely visible at night
WHEN ENDS DON'T MEET: Newmarket woman, 51, has few options but to live in seniors home

WHEN ENDS DON'T MEET: Newmarket woman, 51, has few options but to live in seniors home

Brenda Clarke, who has MS, says she is in debt after having to live at Southlake Residential Care Village due the lack of support available for those with disabilities in the area
Newmarket a 'marathon city' for singles saving to buy home: study

Newmarket a 'marathon city' for singles saving to buy home: study

Point2 study says it takes individuals 57 years to save for a home in Newmarket; the second largest discrepancy in the country between how long it takes a couple to save for a home vs. an individual
Attempted murder suspect surrenders to police

Attempted murder suspect surrenders to police

Man facing numerous charges following road rage incident last week in Richmond Hill
POWER OF YES: Young people giving hope as agents of change

POWER OF YES: Young people giving hope as agents of change

The kids are not all right; climate anxiety is a real thing for many youth, but they're stepping up to take action, writes Climate Action Newmarket-Aurora member in this month's column
Poll: Most would be very unhappy if Trump was re-elected

Poll: Most would be very unhappy if Trump was re-elected

Nearly three-quarters of Village Media readers say they'd be very unhappy if Donald Trump became the next president of the United States. As always, the details are revealing