August 1, 2007 / News

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Lake Simcoe Act will not affect approved developments

Premier Dalton McGuinty surprised many at the Lake Simcoe Summit July 6, dropping by to make the announcement that he intends to push through the Lake Simcoe Act once the legislature resumes in the fall. More...

Plenty of opposition voiced to waste treatment facility in East Gwillimbury

By Bill Rea

A site in East Gwillimbury is still in the running to host the proposed residual waste facility that will be shared by York and Durham Regions, and there is lots of opposition from the prospective neighbours. More...

Tory promises to match feds' commitment to Lake Simcoe

By Bill Rea

A Progressive Conservative government would commit itself to investing $12 million over two years in support of efforts to clean up Lake Simcoe. More...

Government provides funding aimed at making York safer

Vaughan - King - Aurora MPP Greg Sorbara has announced provincial funding of $26,165.71 for York Regional Police, helping to fulfil the McGuinty government's commitment to make Ontario communities safer. More...

Be aware of laws for off-road vehicles

York Regional Police are reminding residents about laws governing the operation of off-road vehicles. More...

Speeding motorcycle stopped in King

A 34-year-old Brampton man was charged early Friday morning for making a very fast trip down Highway 400 on a motorcycle. More...

Conservatives will offer funding to faith-based schools, if elected

By Bill Rea

Local reaction is mixed to last week's announcement that John Tory will seek ways to extend funding to Ontario faith-based schools, if he forms the next government. More...

York releases 2007 accessibility plan

Region to implement initiatives to identify and remove barriers

York Region launched National Access Awareness Week last Monday with the release of Towards Accessibility: York's 2007 Accessibility Plan. More...