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Give Back Students “tap into the well of human compassion”
May 2, 2018 · 0 Comments
By Brock Weir Kids in York Region have plenty of opportunities to get outside and have fun. Parks abound, forests are not too far away, ...
Run or Walk for Southlake speeds past fundraising goal
A cold spring day wasn’t enough to damper the warm atmosphere of over 1,500 participants in Sunday’s Run or Walk for Southlake.
Councillor Paul Pirri will not seek third Council term
Homelessness, cannabis legalization top FCM concerns
Temple of Fame to show the progress of women, and how much work there is still to do
By Brock Weir A lot has changed in Canada over the last 100 years. At this time, just a century ago, we were at the ...
Dawe, Mrakas kick off the race for Mayor
It was a photo finish to the clerk's office on Tuesday morning as Mayor Geoff Dawe and Councillor Tom Mrakas were the first to throw their hats in the ring to be Mayor in this fall's municipal election.
Conservative leader pledges to put “people ahead of government”
Andrew Scheer will mark his first year as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada this month.
End-of-driveway plowing could cost 1 – 2% tax hike
Windrows. They’re a dark reality of the Canadian winter. You can spend a good hour shovelling out your driveway to go to work in the morning, only to have the snow plow come down your street and block you in with a fresh mound to clear. But, how much is it worth to you to make this a thing of the past?
Council questions Petch House’s future after splitting with wedding chapel option
Could it be splitsville for Petch House and the Town of Aurora? The relationship between one of Aurora’s oldest buildings and the municipality hit a rough patch this week after Councillor Tom Mrakas’ attempts to convert the historic building into a venue for civil marriages brought up more questions than answers.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation receives boost from TD
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation’s ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the local watershed received welcome support this week from TD Bank.
Ignoring her own advice is way of life for volunteer
Say no to yes. It’s a philosophy that once guided Nancy Black, so much so that it’s emblazoned and immortalized just below her right wrist. So many of the small, postage stamp-sized tattoos
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