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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three motorcyclists were critically injured in separate crashes in York Region on Wednesday, police say. The first incident happened in Whitchurch-Stouffville at around 11:48 a.m. at Bloomington Road and York-Durham Townline. The crash involved a motorcycle and a dump truck and the …
Read More »Ministry of Education to audit finances at Toronto-area school board – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Toronto-area school board, previously at the centre of a heated debate about raising the Pride flag in June, will have its finances audited by provincial officials. The audit at the York Catholic District School Board, confirmed by the Ford government, comes after …
Read More »Man’s Mercedes carjacked after being rear-ended at Markham stop sign: police – Toronto
Police are seeking a suspect after a carjacking was reported in Markham. York Regional Police said on Thursday at around 11:10 p.m., a victim was driving his Mercedes C-Class when he was struck from behind at a stop sign in the Rinas Avenue and Beaverbrae Drive area. Police said when the …
Read More »Markham restaurant poisoning: How a potentially deadly spice crisis was averted – Toronto
A teaspoon of spice added to a chicken recipe at a restaurant just north of Toronto set off a chain reaction that rippled all the way to Canada’s West Coast and beyond. The chicken was prepared at Delight Restaurant & BBQ on Castlemore Avenue in Markham, Ont. It was served …
Read More »3 suspects charged after Markham home invasion, robbery with woman and her children – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size York Regional Police say three suspects are facing charges after a home invasion and robbery in Markham where a woman was robbed inside of her garage with her children. Police said on Jan. 27, officers were called to a home in the …
Read More »Ford says no to Markham mayor’s call for York Region consolidation
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2023 11:33 am Updated June 15, 2023 11:36 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford has roundly rebuffed calls from the mayor of Markham, Ont., to consolidate the 10 municipal governments of York Region into one …
Read More »York police officer critically injured in crash between cruiser and Canada Post truck – Toronto
A York Regional Police officer has critical injuries after a crash involving a cruiser and a Canada Post truck early Wednesday. The crash happened in the area of Steeles and Woodbine avenues, on the border of Toronto and Markham, around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. “A York Regional Police officer was conducting …
Read More »Alarm raised over 3 fatal suspected fentanyl overdoses in Markham, Ont. – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in York Region are raising the alarm after a spike in fentanyl overdoses was recorded on Friday and Saturday. Police said three people died and one person was hospitalized as a result of overdoses reported over two days near Robinson Street …
Read More »Markham man facing multiple charges in Halton sex trafficking investigation: police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Markham, Ont., man is facing several charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation, according to Halton regional police (HRPS). Detectives did not reveal how long the accused had been on their radar, due to an ongoing investigation, but did allege …
Read More »Person dead after tree falls in Markham, Ont.: police – Toronto
A person is dead in Markham, Ont., after becoming injured by a fallen tree, police say. York Regional Police said officers received a report of an injured person at around 6:15 p.m. in the 19th Avenue area. Police said a person was located under a fallen tree and was pronounced …
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