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YorkRegion.com is a reliable source for local news, catering to residents in York Region, which includes cities like Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Thornhill, and Vaughan. With a focus on quality community journalism, YorkRegion.com provides daily updates and information designed to inform, engage, and empower its readers while fostering a stronger community. The website consolidates the content from 10 former weekly newspapers: the Aurora Banner, East Gwillimbury Express, Georgina Advocate, King Connection, Markham Economist & Sun, Newmarket Era, Richmond Hill Liberal, Stouffville Sun-Tribune, Thornhill Liberal, and Vaughan Citizen. These award-winning publications, now owned by Metroland Media Group Ltd., transitioned to a digital-only format on September 15, 2023.

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Murray-Boyles on how he fits with the Raptors

2 days ago | yorkregion.com | Libaan Osman

Raptors first-round draft pick Collin Murray-Boyles says he’s ready to do the “dirty work” for the Raptors. A full 1 minute plus video of Collin Murray-Boyles shooting at the NBA Draft Combine last month. The Raptors got a good look at this in person. pic.twitter.com/WE4dWBstSM— Libaan Osman (@libaanstar1) June 26, 2025 Already a Subscriber? Sign in “They have guys.
I tried the new International Menu Heist lineup at McDonald’s Canada. Here’s everything you need to know

2 days ago | yorkregion.com | Itai Buenahora

McDonald’s Canada is bringing a taste of the globe to participating restaurants across the country for a limited time and I just got a taste of each of the new items on the international menu. The globally popular fast-food chain, in co-ordination with UberEats, delivered each of the menu additions to my Toronto home, right on time for lunch. Already a Subscriber? Sign in What does the International Menu Heist feature?
Newmarket teacher LEGO award winner ‘inspired’ to support young innovators

5 days ago | yorkregion.com | Lisa Queen

A Pickering College teacher has been named best in class. Grade 3 teacher Sarah Demarco has been named the 2024-25 FIRST LEGO League Explore volunteer of the year by FIRST Robotics Canada. Already a Subscriber? Sign in “I’m truly grateful and inspired to keep supporting young innovators,” Demarco, who leads the Newmarket school’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore robotics program, said in a statement.
Stouffville opens Sugar Maple Park on Baker Hill

6 days ago | yorkregion.com | Simon Martin

Stouffville officially opened Sugar Maple Park on Baker Hill Boulevard June 18. Located next to Spring Lakes Public School — which will open in the fall — Sugar Maple Park offers a variety of amenities, including a walking loop with woodlot views, newly planted greenery with an emphasis on native species, four pickleball courts, a tennis court, a basketball court, shaded accessible picnic tables and open space.
Town of Georgina designated as 85th Bee City in Canada

6 days ago | yorkregion.com | Aileen Zangouei

The Town of Georgina has been named the 85th Bee City in Canada for its dedication to protecting and supporting pollinators. Bee City Canada is part of a North American movement to support pollinator protection, and part of their mission is to recognize and support municipalities, Indigenous communities, campuses, schools, and other organizations that are taking action to protect and raise awareness about pollinators. Already a Subscriber?
‘A tough job’: Stouffville council faces hard decision on proposed mosque after public meeting draws large crowd

1 week ago | yorkregion.com | Simon Martin

“We have a tough job,” Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt told a packed council chambers June 18. The tough job is deciding the future of a proposed mosque on Winona Drive. So many residents turned up to the public meeting the town added an overflow room, as council chambers was at capacity. Already a Subscriber?
Town of Georgina partners with legion branch to construct new Sutton cenotaph

1 week ago | yorkregion.com | Aileen Zangouei

The Town of Georgina is working in partnership with the Sutton legion to construct a new cenotaph at Peace Park. Members of the Sutton legion approached the town asking for help to construct a new cenotaph that would honour veterans of not only the First World War, the Second World War and the Korean War, but also those who served in South Africa, Afghanistan and various UN peacekeeping initiatives. Already a Subscriber?
No service on Stouffville GO Train line over June 20-22 weekend

1 week ago | yorkregion.com | Simon Martin

If you were thinking about taking the GO train this weekend, you might need to come up with some alternate plans. Starting late evening on Friday, June 20 until end of service on Sunday, June 22, the Stouffville Line will not be in service, due to construction upgrades. Already a Subscriber?
Snowball’s chance in hell all Newmarket residents will be getting windrow clearing

1 week ago | yorkregion.com | Lisa Queen

Looks like Newmarket is flaking out on providing snow windrow clearing for all residents. A windrow is the snow left at the bottom of a driveway by a snowplow. Already a Subscriber? Sign in After a particularly snowy winter this year, including storms on Feb. 12 and 13, which dumped 25 centimetres of snow, and just a couple days later on Feb. 16 when another 35 centimetres fell, the town decided to take a look at providing a pilot program for the upcoming winter season.
Provincial funding aims to help municipalities ‘wind down’ homeless encampments

1 week ago | yorkregion.com | Lisa Queen

As part of a major funding announcement made in Newmarket Tuesday, the provincial government says it’s helping municipalities “wind down” homeless encampments. The province is flowing up to $75.5 million to communities to create more emergency shelter spaces and affordable housing units. Already a Subscriber?