Yoyo Yan
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Buttonville Airport in Markham set to shutdown Nov. 30 after serving GTA for 60 years
One of Canada’s largest privately-owned airports gives way to land development → Read More
'Their time was cut short': GoFundMe set up for funerals of 2 Nigerian men shot in Vaughan nightclub
Family and friends have created a GoFundMe campaign for funeral expenses of the two victims tragically gunned down in a rampant shooting at the ATL Lounge in Vaughan July 23. → Read More
Vaughan teen charged in fatal stabbing of Richmond Hill male outside Toronto lounge
A 17-year-old Vaughan boy was arrested and is facing charges in connection with the homicide of an 18-year-old male at a Toronto commercial plaza earlier in July. → Read More
'Truly inspirational': Immigrant Story exhibits 'indomitable' spirit in art form
Haroun, Boyd, Wilkes and Sun are four of 57 brave souls who crossed mountains and oceans from 16 countries, landed in Canada and rooted slowly but deeply in local communities like Maple and Woodbridge... → Read More
'Every animal deserves a loving home': 25 U.S. dogs arrive at Ontario SPCA animal centres for adoption
The Stouffville-based Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is giving 25 dogs from the United States a new lease on life, thanks to a rehoming mission to find the dogs a loving home in Ontario while... → Read More
First-ever Ahmadiyya International Games kick off in Vaughan
Thousands of Muslim youth will attend tournament from June 26 to July 1 → Read More
FC Bayern Munich, Toronto Blizzard launch summer soccer camps in Vaughan, Brampton
Weeklong ID camps starting July 4 in Maple, July 11 in Brampton → Read More
'A year you don't want to miss': Vaughan film festival kicks off its 10th edition with captivating stories
June 20-23 festival features diverse films from 10 countries → Read More
'A permanent safe home': Blue Door's only 2SLGBTQ+ youth housing gets vital investment
The Northpine Foundation's investment in INNclusion turning rented house into a safe space for vulnerable youth → Read More
3 York Region restaurants make Canada's top 100 list of best outdoor dining
Chop Steakhouse & Bar in Woodbridge, Il Postino in Unionville, Locale in King City are on the list → Read More
'His presence is surely felt': Vaughan garden dedicated to civic hero who died from COVID-19
Community-builder Tony Alati is remembered for his passion for helping others → Read More
'His presence is surely felt': Vaughan garden dedicated to civic hero who died from COVID-19
A garden at St. Jean de Brebeuf Parkette in Vaughan was dedicated to the late community-builder Tony Alati on his birthday June 10. His friends and family raised funds to have the garden installed. → Read More
'No place for such acts': Vaughan Muslim group tackles Islamophobia on anniversary of London family attack
Deadly attack on Muslim family — called an act of hate and terrorism by authorities — sparked calls to fight Islamophobia → Read More
Historic tulips tell Markham's legendary story
'The tulips will be a reminder of what beauty there is in helping other people during tough times' → Read More
Markham firefighters stage simulated car rescue June 4
Fire department meet and greet at Standard Auto Wreckers sale → Read More
Unionville Festival brings back unique fun to Main Street June 4
Festival is free to attend, road closures are expected → Read More
90’s Nostalgia bringing divas, dancing and the Electric Circus to Vaughan
June 24-25 event features drag queens, live music and DJs spinning old favourites → Read More
Mon Sheong Foundation expanding long-term-care services in Markham
Foundation acquires 8885 Woodbine Ave. to build long-term-care centre → Read More
Stellar cast presents Handel's 'Messiah' in Markham's SMSV Cultural Centre
Kindred Spirits Orchestra offers a night of impassioned choral music April 30 → Read More
Lace up your running shoes! Run for Southlake returns raising over $330,000 for Southlake hospital
Fundraising continues until May 13 with a goal of $400,000 → Read More