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Richmond Hill Official Plan Update Heads to Statutory Public Meeting in June
Richmond Hill's final Official Plan amendment, completing the city's 10-year review, is heading to a statutory public meeting and open house in June 2026. Key topics include employment areas, transit station areas, and new local centre policies.
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Project Towns Concludes: Four Charged in 20 Residential Break-Ins Across York Region
York Regional Police's Integrated Property Crime Task Force has concluded Project Towns, charging four suspects in connection with 20 residential break-and-enters across York Region. Investigation began in April 2026.
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York Police Arrest Three in Vaughan After Late-Night Break-In Response
York Regional Police arrested three suspects on May 13, 2026, following a residential break-and-enter at Clark Avenue and Dufferin Street in Vaughan. Officers also recovered stolen property and seized a radio-frequency jammer.
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York Region Tree Planting Day Brings Volunteers Out Across the Regional Forest
York Region's annual Tree Planting Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026 brought volunteers together in the York Regional Forest to plant native tree species. The event is part of York Region's Earth Month programming.
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Honda Indy Markham Construction and Preparation Underway for August Race
Preparations for the Honda Indy Markham street race are underway, with the 12-turn, 3.52 km temporary circuit set for August 14–16, 2026 in downtown Markham. The race is part of a five-year deal through 2030.
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Markham Mayor's Fourplex Veto Continues to Draw Debate Across the City
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's use of strong mayor powers to veto a fourplex zoning policy continues to stoke debate in May 2026. Here is what the policy would have done and why it remains contested.
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Markham Pan Am Centre Prepares to Host Yonex Canada Open Badminton Tournament This Summer
The Yonex Canada Open badminton tournament returns to Markham's Pan Am Centre from June 30 to July 5, 2026. The BWF World Tour Super 300 event draws top international players to Unionville.
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Volunteer Fair 2026 Brings Together Markham's Non-Profit Community at Thornhill Community Centre
The 2026 Volunteer Fair at Thornhill Community Centre on April 25 connected residents with Markham-area non-profits. Organized with U+ Education, it welcomed students, professionals, and anyone looking to give back.
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Earth Day 2026: How Markham and Richmond Hill Marked the Occasion
Earth Day 2026 on April 22 carried the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet.' See how Markham and Richmond Hill communities marked the occasion with clean-up events, park walks, and sustainability initiatives.
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York Police Release Suspect Images in Markham Restaurant Arson Investigation
York Regional Police have released images of two suspects and a Dodge Durango connected to the April 15 arson attacks on three Markham restaurants. The public is asked to come forward with tips.
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Three Markham Restaurants Set on Fire in Overnight Arson Spree
Three Markham restaurants were set on fire overnight on April 14–15, 2026, in what York Regional Police are investigating as a possible connected arson spree. No injuries reported.
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What You Can Now Recycle in Markham: New Items Added to Blue Box Program for 2026
Markham has expanded its blue box recycling program for 2026 with new accepted items including black plastic containers, coffee cups, styrofoam, snack wrappers, and deodorant tubes. Here is the complete guide to what goes in your blue box.
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