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Voting changes on hold for now
Vaughan councillors agree a report by the city’s task force on democratic participation and renewal is both progressive and practical. But the overall response by Vaughan’s council members to the report’s 16 recommendations was lukewarm. -
‘I’ve never seen any devastation like this,’ mayor says
It’s a miracle Vaughan escaped without the loss of a single life or any serious injuries, Mayor Linda Jackson says. Four areas of the city were hit hard by wicked weather, which spawned tornadoes, that tore through yesterday evening: Martin Grove Rd. and Andrew Park, Moonstone Pl. and Houston Rd. and Islington Ave. and Gamble St. in Woodbridge, and in the area of Melville Ave. and Haymer Dr. in Maple. -
Wicked weather tears through Vaughan, state of emergency declared
Residents in Maple and Woodbridge are cleaning up after a severe storm last night that led the city to declare a state of emergency. A number of apparent tornadoes were reported in the Martin Grove Rd. and Hwy. 7 and Jane St. and Major Mackenzie Dr. areas of Vaughan. -
Law set for review
It's routine, predictable and even mundane, but "thank God" it's happening, Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio says. The province has begun its standard review of the Municipal Elections Act - the law that governs how candidates can raise and spend money - two years ahead of Ontarians' next trip to the polls. -
There’s a new bird in town
The colonel’s chicken this ain’t. But it does have people lickin’ their fingers and coming back for more. Roasty Chicken Churrasqueira celebrated its grand opening in Maple this month, though the eatery’s Portuguese-style rotisserie birds have been flying out its open doors for a couple of months. Since opening, owners Dean Drumonde and Darlene Paolucci have been busy [...] -
Diva gains Stratusfaction from yoga
Former wrestling champ opens yoga studio close to home It’s not quite noon but it’s already been a long day for Trish Stratus. The retired World Wrestling Entertainment Diva has been busy all morning talking to media — including an early morning appearance on Breakfast Television — about Stratusphere Yoga, her new 5,200-square-foot studio in the Village [...] -
Vaughan simply shines on screen
If Toronto is the megastar of Canada’s film industry, think of Vaughan as the solid character actor that’s quietly appeared in more films than anyone realizes.