Vaughan

• York Region to consider vacant homes tax to fight speculation

  A potential Vacant Homes Tax in York Region will be revisited in the fall after Regional Council considered staff recommendations to put the program on ice until 2024.

  Canada

  May 27
  
• 2 men wanted for attempted murder in 2022 Vaughan double shooting

  Two men are wanted for attempted murder in connection with a double shooting in Vaughan last year, police say. 

  Crime

  May 26
  
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• Police identify man killed in Vaughan, Ont., double shooting

  York Regional Police officers were called to an industrial plaza following reports of a shooting early Wednesday morning. Two men were found with gunshot wounds at the scene.

  Crime

  May 26
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• Double shooting in Vaughan that left 1 dead may be linked to recording studio: police

  York Regional Police say a 39-year-old man is dead and a 27-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a double shooting in Vaughan, Ont., early Wednesday.

  Crime

  May 24
• Pedestrian suffers life-altering injuries after Vaughan collision: police

  Emergency services were called to the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West near the intersection with Islington Avenue on Tuesday for reports of a collision.

  Traffic

  May 23
• Brampton man charged after series of armed grocery store robberies

  Peel Regional Police said between May 4 and May 19, a suspect attended five grocery stores in Brampton, and one in Vaughan.

  Crime

  May 23
• Fentanyl, cocaine and gun seized in OPP drug bust

  According to police, officers with the Caledon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) started an investigation into drugs early in 2023.

  Crime

  May 21
• Police increasing presence after hectic weekend at and around Canada’s Wonderland

  "Parents should be aware that many of these incidents have involved teenagers who (were) in the area without adult supervision," police said.

  Crime

  May 11
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• Suspected Bud Light purchase likely led to altercation outside Ontario liquor store: police

  "Possible hate-motivated" assaults outside of a Vaughan liquor store last weekend were likely initiated over a suspected Bud Light purchase, police say.

  Crime

  May 9
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• 13-year-old girl from Vaughan found safe after going missing

  York Regional Police say a 13-year-old girl who had gone missing after leaving her home in Vaughan on Tuesday has been found.

  Canada

  May 3