YRDSB Offers Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition for Grades 10-12
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) provides a formal process for students to earn credits for prior learning. This allows eligible student…
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Richmond Hill Warns Vendors of Phishing Scams
The City of Richmond Hill has issued an alert regarding phishing attempts targeting prospective event vendors. Individuals are advised not to send pa…
Richmond Hill Lowers Flags to Half-Mast for CFB Wainwright Tragedy
Flags at Richmond Hill's municipal offices and facilities have been lowered to half-mast. This action honors those who lost their lives in a recent t…
Overnight Closure on 16th Avenue for Bridge Repairs
York Region will implement an overnight road closure on 16th Avenue between Cachet Woods Court and Woodbine Avenue for bridge repairs over the Rouge …
Aurora Fire Station 4-3 Renamed for Stewart G. Patrick
Central York Fire Services renamed Aurora Station 4-3 for former Deputy Fire Chief Stewart G. Patrick, whose service began with the volunteer brigade…
Historic Victoria Hall in Aurora Will Become a Small Restaurant
Aurora says restaurateur Stephen Ho will operate an intimate restaurant in Victoria Hall, with major heritage and accessibility upgrades planned from…
Bank of Canada Held Its Policy Rate at 2.25 Per Cent in September
The Bank of Canada kept its overnight target at 2.25 per cent on September 2, 2026, and set October 28 for the next decision and Monetary Policy Repo…
Brampton Chief Information Officer Wins 2026 IT Excellence Award
The City of Brampton says Medhanie Tekeste received an Info-Tech award for work on digital transformation, cybersecurity, project delivery and techno…
Brampton Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Safe Battery Charging
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services invited residents to October open houses and shared lithium-ion battery habits meant to prevent fast-moving fire…
Toronto Housing Starts Trend Was Flat in September, CMHC Says
CMHC reported a flat Toronto starts trend in September 2026, with multi-unit softness offset by single-detached starts and a large stock still under …
Mississauga Keeps AAA Credit Rating for a 23rd Straight Year
Mississauga said S&P again gave the City its highest possible AAA rating, citing financial management, a resilient tax base and preparation for new P…
Mississauga Fall Colours Are Peaking From Riverwood to Rattray Marsh
The City of Mississauga says mid-October to early November is a prime window for fall colour in parks, ravines, waterfront trails and conservation ar…
Building Permits Rose in August as Ontario Led Multi-Unit Gains
Statistics Canada said permits rose 8.8 per cent nationally in August 2026, with Ontario leading the multi-unit increase that drove residential inten…
Northbound Don Valley Parkway Closed Overnight for Demolition Work
Toronto closed the northbound DVP overnight on October 15 so crews could safely demolish a fire-damaged building near the expressway.
Toronto Opens a Rare Window Into What Should Never Go Down the Drain
A City tour of Strachan Pumping Station showed how wipes, grease and household items can clog sewers, raise flood risk and drive costly repairs.
Galloway Road Work Site Set-Up Runs Into November in Scarborough
Metrolinx is setting up a southern work compound near Galloway Road until late November to prepare for a new underpass.
Highway 400 Widening North of Highway 9 Moves to Detailed Design
Ontario has awarded a design contract to widen Highway 400 from six to ten lanes between Highway 9 and the future Bradford Bypass.
Ontario Opens Anti-Hate Security Grant Applications for Community Groups
Faith and cultural organizations can now apply for up to $10,000 in Ontario anti-hate security and prevention funding.
Ontario Minimum Wage Is Now $17.95 an Hour
Ontario raised its general minimum wage to $17.95 on October 1, a change the province says affects more than 700,000 workers.
111 Rent-Geared-to-Income and Supportive Homes Open on Elm Ridge Drive
Toronto, Ontario and Canada have opened 111 affordable and supportive homes for people with disabilities, seniors and older adults.
Toronto Play Mobile for Newcomers Will Bring Free Sport to Neighbourhoods
A global grant will help Toronto run free pop-up sport for newcomer children, youth and families through mobile recreation vans.
Woodbine Avenue Culvert Work Runs Through December South of Highway 7
York Region is rehabilitating a culvert under Woodbine Avenue in Markham, with possible weekday lane reductions until December.
YRT Fall Service Changes Reshape School Specials Across York Region
York Region Transit fall changes adjusted express routes, on-request service and a long list of school specials for the new school year.
Long Branch GO Station Closes for Weekend Work October 23 to 26
Long Branch GO station and its parking lot will close from late October 23 to early October 26 for track, storm sewer and platform construction.
Markham Curbside Giveaway Day Runs Citywide on October 17
Markham residents can place unwanted items marked FREE at the curb from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 17 for neighbours to take.
Line 1 Ends Early Between York Mills and Eglinton October 19 to 22
Subway service on Line 1 between York Mills and Eglinton will end at 11 p.m. nightly from October 19 to 22 for planned infrastructure work.
Line 2 Ends Early Between Kipling and Jane October 19 to 23
Line 2 subway service between Kipling and Jane will end at 11:59 p.m. nightly from October 19 to 23 for planned track work, with shuttle buses runnin…
York Region Fall Clinics Offer Flu and COVID Vaccines by Appointment
York Region fall vaccination clinics are booking children six months to five years and adults 65 and older, with pharmacies serving most other ages.
Women in Toronto Astronomy Exhibit Open at Dunlap Observatory
The Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory exhibit highlights Helen Sawyer Hogg, Ruth Northcott and Jessie Dunlap through photographs, instruments an…
Board Governance Workshop Offered in Person and Online October 22
A Richmond Hill Cultural Centre workshop with Capacity Canada will examine leadership, accountability and sustainability for arts and culture boards.
Free Virtual Entrepreneurship Finance Conference Set for October 21
The seventh annual conference listed by the City of Richmond Hill covers intellectual property, funding, tax credits, investor expectations and artif…
Indigenous Beadwork Workshop Led by Metis Artisan October 24
Metis Artisan Kathy Morgan will teach basic beading at Richmond Hill Cultural Centre while sharing Metis cultural history and heritage.
Nutrition Workshop Promises Practical Eating Strategies October 21
An Ed Sackfield Arena workshop listed by the City of Richmond Hill aims to simplify healthy eating without asking participants to give up foods they …
Richmond Hill to Host 'The Wellness Reset' Workshop on Natural Health Improvement
The City of Richmond Hill is organizing a Health & Wellness Workshop focusing on natural strategies to enhance mood, energy, and sleep. Attendees wil…
Watercolour Flowers Workshop Returns to Rouge Woods October 24
Artist Instructor Fernanda Saraga will lead a hands-on session on sketching floral shapes, blending pigment and adding detail at Rouge Woods Communit…
Wellness Reset Workshop Comes to Oak Ridges on October 20
The City of Richmond Hill workshop at Oak Ridges Community Centre focuses on mood, energy, sleep and nervous-system support through food, herbs and d…
English Conversation Practice Listed at Richmond Hill Library
Richmond Hill Public Library lists a program for adult English learners to practise conversation with others and build language skills through discus…
Mill Pond Gallery Show Features Two Local Artists October 18
The Richmond Hill Group of Artists show at Mill Pond Gallery offers original local work with free admission and free parking on Sunday afternoon.
Express Entry Adds Points for High-Wage Work Starting November 3
Canada will award new Express Entry points for eligible Canadian work experience or qualifying job offers in high-wage occupations, and will drop the…
Magna Centre East Entrance Closes October 19 for Crane Work
The Town of Newmarket says visitors should use the west entrance and west parking lot while the east side is closed for a maintenance crane lift.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Gets 99 Affordable Homes for Seniors
Canada and Ontario will put nearly 15 million dollars toward 99 affordable units in Bradford West Gwillimbury for seniors with complex needs.
New Fire and Paramedic Station Planned for South Keswick
A future station at Woodbine Avenue and Garrett Styles Drive is expected to open in 2029 and improve emergency coverage in Keswick and eastern Georgi…
York Region Shares Ways to Make Halloween More Accessible
York Region is asking households to reduce barriers linked to mobility, food allergies, sensory needs and communication differences this Halloween.
YRT Route 16 Detours Overnight on October 26 for Construction
York Region Transit says Route 16 buses will detour around 16th Avenue between Cachet Woods Court and Woodbine Avenue overnight on October 26.
Woodbridge Student Team Reaches Technovation World Summit
A Grade 12 student from Holy Cross Catholic Academy and a teammate will represent North America in Bengaluru with a health-care navigation app.
Metrolinx Awards Major Construction Contract for Grimsby GO
Metrolinx says Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture will build Grimsby GO Station, a new Lakeshore West stop west of Confederation GO.
Sixteen York Region Paramedics Receive National Service Medal
York Region says 16 paramedics received the Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal, including one 30-year honour.
York Region Adds 142-Hectare Centennial Tract to Regional Forest
York Region has opened Centennial Tract in East Gwillimbury, adding 142 hectares, five loop trails and almost two kilometres of accessible trails.
Ontario Puts Nearly 13 Million Dollars Into Dementia Care in Long-Term Care
Ontario is expanding a dementia care program to 13 more long-term care homes and funding up to 153 specialized care beds in five homes.
Toronto Public Health Urges Mpox Vaccination as Cases Rise
Toronto Public Health has confirmed 14 mpox cases since September and urges eligible residents to start or complete the free two-dose vaccine series.
Toronto Fire Uses Prevention Week to Warn on Battery Charging
Toronto Fire Services marked Fire Prevention Week 2026 with a focus on safe charging habits for lithium-ion batteries in phones, e-bikes and scooters.
Confederation GO Opens October 27 as Fall Train Service Expands
Metrolinx says Confederation GO in Hamilton opens October 27, alongside new rush-hour trips on Lakeshore, Barrie and Stouffville lines.
Toronto Offers Free Pre-Approved Fourplex and Sixplex Designs
Toronto homeowners can now start from free City designs for fourplex and sixplex buildings designed for wide and narrow lots.
Richmond Hill Secures Provincial Funding for South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection
The City of Richmond Hill has received $1,095,000 from the Government of Ontario to support the South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project. T…
Richmond Hill Secures Provincial Funding for Sewer Protection Project
The City of Richmond Hill has received significant provincial funding to enhance water systems and protect vital infrastructure along Patterson Creek…
Toronto and UHN Plan About 200 Supportive Homes at Three Sites
The City of Toronto, the Government of Canada and University Health Network plan about 200 supportive homes for people facing homelessness and comple…
York Paramedics Beat Targets for Most Urgent Calls in 2025
York Region says paramedics exceeded response targets for sudden cardiac arrest and absent-breathing calls in the first full year of a new dispatch s…