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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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‘Make them easier to find’: Stouffville’s new tourism strategy aims to connect the dots of top attractions for visitors

2 days ago | yorkregion.com | Simon Martin

Just how many tourists come to Stouffville every year? According to a report from Central Counties Tourism Stouffville saw more than 3.2 million visits in 2023 with 184,000 visitors travelling from more than 40 kilometres away.
‘Cherished town landmark’ in Newmarket honoured with Ontario heritage award

3 days ago | yorkregion.com | Lisa Queen

Newmarket’s Postmark Hotel is often referred to as a Main Street gem by local community leaders. Now, the revitalization of the boutique hotel has been recognized with a Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage award. Already a Subscriber?
‘Laugh through the madness’: Ontario comedian brings show home in time of Trump

3 days ago | yorkregion.com | Lisa Queen

With all the absurdity surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency, Aurora boy-makes-good-in-the-U.S. comedian Connor Malbeuf probably couldn’t have picked a better time to bring his show to Toronto. “Sorry: A Canadian’s Apology for America” plays June 6 and 14 at the Paradise Theatre. Already a Subscriber? Sign in The one-man show hits Toronto following a sold-out run at Los Angeles’s Rita House and ahead of its upcoming premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
‘Check that bus’: York Regional Police video shows incredible reach of Project Lifesaver

4 days ago | yorkregion.com | Simon Martin

It was April 10 when York Regional Police received the call. A vulnerable 69-year-old individual had walked off and gone missing. They were a Project Lifesaver participant that wears a wristband that emits a tracking signal. Within minutes, a helicopter had a signal pinged from a moving bus. Already a Subscriber? Sign in “Check that bus — gotta be on that bus,” an officer radios on a video YRP posted to X.
Get led down the garden path for a good cause at CFUW Aurora/Newmarket’s annual tour in June

4 days ago | yorkregion.com | Lisa Queen

Are you the type of person who likes to stop and smell the flowers? Then the Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora/Newmarket’s annual Home and Garden Tour may be the perfect outing for you. Already a Subscriber?
Stouffville Market returns May 10 with record number of vendors

5 days ago | yorkregion.com | Simon Martin

Spring is in the air which means the Stouffville Market is set to begin. When Susan Tucker started the market in 2022 at 6240 Main St., it was after years of failed efforts from the town. This year there will be a record number of vendors on opening day. Already a Subscriber? Sign in “When I started the market I was able to get 20 vendors. It has grown every year,” she said. “As of half an hour ago, we’re at 73 for opening day.” The market will run every Saturday from May 10 until Oct.
‘Worthwhile initiative’: Georgina council presents ‘Pet of the Month’ during meeting

5 days ago | yorkregion.com | Aileen Zangouei

A furry friend joined Georgina’s town council on May 6. The agenda for the council meeting started with a community announcement from the Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre, called the “Pet of the Month”. Already a Subscriber? Sign in The town features “Pet of the Month” to put a spotlight on adoptable animals at the animal shelter.
The federal election saw the Liberals finish 3 seats shy of a majority government. Here’s a look at the role York Region ridings played in the Grits coming up short

5 days ago | yorkregion.com | Simon Martin

The dust has settled from the recent federal election with the Liberal party just three seats away from a majority. While many factors contributed to the Liberals falling just short of the 172 seats needed to form a majority government, York Region certainly played a significant role.
Aurora Royal Canadian Legion branch marks 80th anniversary of V-E Day with ceremony

5 days ago | yorkregion.com | Lisa Queen

The Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held a ceremony to commemorate eight decades since V-E Day. “Thursday, May 8, 2025, marks 80 years since V-E — Victory in Europe — Day, when the Second World War came to an end in Europe, an anniversary that resonates deeply, not just in Canada but across the world,” legion president Bonnie Robertson said. Already a Subscriber? Sign in “It is a moment to reflect, to celebrate and, most importantly, to remember.
Car dealership employee among seven charged in connection with phony vehicle sales

6 days ago | yorkregion.com | Anastasia Blosser

Seven people — including a car dealership employee — have been arrested and two more are wanted in connection to fraudulent vehicle transactions. Peel police said in a news release that a sales associate at a Mississauga dealership used his position in connection with the fraudulent sales of 10 vehicles, worth almost $375,000, earlier this year. Already a Subscriber? Sign in Between Jan. 30 and Feb.