Laura Finney
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Past articles by Laura:
York Region Events: 5 things to do this weekend (Sept. 1 to 3)
Enjoy events in Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Keswick, Unionville → Read More
Back to School: The history behind 5 York Region school names
The stories behind monikers given to schools in Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Georgina and Vaughan → Read More
What's going on here: New seniors living community in Aurora
This Christian seniors community will offer comfortable community living with several amenities. → Read More
Check out these 5 cool pools to beat the heat in York Region
If you are looking to beat the heat on these last days of the summer holidays, why not make a splash at one of these pools. → Read More
5 places to pick your own produce in York Region
Explore farms in East Gwillimbury, Vaughan, Newmarket, Stouffville and Markham. → Read More
Heat warning issued for Markham, Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Temperatures are expected to be in the low 30s but it will feel almost 40 → Read More
5 weekly car shows in York Region to get your motor running
Car Shows in Markham, Georgina, Newmarket, Aurora and Stouffville → Read More
Special air quality statement issued for York Region
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for several communities in the province including Newmarket, Georgina, Northern York Region, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham. → Read More
Winning OLG tickets purchased in Markham, Woodbridge and Newmarket area
Last night’s draw on May 25 produced winners across the province, including York Region. → Read More
Chocolats Favoris officially opened in Vaughan
On March 3, their new shop was full of people sampling treats, eating ice cream and buying goodies. → Read More
Kawartha Dairy opening 10th location in Newmarket
New location expected to open in May, sell milk, ice cream, other products → Read More
Beer, cider sales coming to more York Region grocery stores
Stores in Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Stouffville on list of 87 new locations → Read More
Several dogs saved from Bradford fire
Yonge Street was closed between 8th and 9th Line for several hours → Read More
Holiday concert in Newmarket supports Metroland Santa Fund
This weekend you can join Mia Lennox and Peter McGillivray when they return home for Christmas. → Read More
Help Newmarket's Hartley Bernier help SickKids
“It feels good to know that I’m helping other kids who are a lot like me,” said eight-year-old Newmarket resident Hartley Bernier → Read More
You can help Keswick Optimist Club give local kids a merry Christmas
“It’s just a wicked event, to be part of something where you are helping kids in the community. → Read More
Pick of the Week: Enjoy old-time holiday traditions at A Main Street Christmas in Schomberg
Event features Santa Claus parade, farmer's parade of lights, a craft show, entertainers → Read More
Local Lion and Joyful Habitat in Markham raise $3K for local charities
Markham Lion’s Club member Aaron Madar and Joyful Habitat helped turn 2000 snow shovels into $3K for local charities. → Read More
Adopt a family this holiday season with Metroland Santa Fund
Donations to the Metroland Santa Fund can mean a lot to some of the most vulnerable people in York Region. → Read More
Stouffville veteran shares Second World War experience
Aurelia Smith (Jennings) was 20 years old when she enlisted for the Second World War. → Read More