York Region

• Ontario to move ahead with regional government review without facilitators

  In a statement, he has asked a legislative committee to instead conduct that review and notes that committees can carry out work in a 'public, open and accountable' manner.

  Politics

  Sep 13
  
• Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by van in Richmond Hill

  York Regional Police say a pedestrian has serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Richmond Hill on Friday.

  Traffic

  Sep 8
  
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• Police searching for suspects after Buddhist temples robbed north of Toronto

  Police say two suspects forced their way into a home associated with the Buddhist Prajna Temple in Markham, Ont., on July 21 and stole a large amount of Canadian and American cash.

  Crime

  Sep 7
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• Video shows suspects breaking in, setting business ablaze in York Region

  York Regional Police said it's one of two arsons they are investigating that happened in the same plaza over the long weekend.

  Crime

  Sep 6
• Man posts videos of himself street racing, brags about getting away, is arrested: York police

  A man who posted videos of himself street racing in the Greater Toronto Area and bragged about getting away with it is now facing criminal charges, police say. 

  Crime

  Sep 1
• Police recover $2.8M worth of stolen vehicles after Toronto-area bust

  Police forces in Ontario began investigating a Greater Toronto Area car theft ring in May 2023 and announced charges, including against one person on bail, in August.

  Crime

  Aug 16
• Man allegedly photographed 5-year-old child in Richmond Hill church bathroom

  York Regional Police said they were called to a church in Richmond Hill on Sunday for reports a man was in the women's bathroom.

  Crime

  Aug 14
• Developers begin approaching cities with plans for former Greenbelt lands

  Two Toronto-area cities told Global News they were in talks with developers about their plans to build housing on land removed from the Greenbelt.

  Politics

  Aug 13
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• Video shows dramatic takedowns of York Region carjacking suspects

  Two guns and two stolen vehicles were recovered as officers arrested carjacking suspects in dramatic takedowns that were captured on video, York Regional Police say.

  Crime

  Aug 10
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• York Police recover $350K worth of stolen construction equipment after it was posted for sale

  York Regional Police say $350,000 worth of equipment used for construction has been recovered after part of it was posted online for sale.

  Crime

  Aug 3