Finger-lickin’ festival is back
Rib lovers rejoice. The Woodbridge Rib Fest is coming back for three days of music and, of course, meaty delights.
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Privacy invaded: IPC
But official says MuniCard will survive Though wounded, the MuniCard was not dealt a fatal blow by a recent ruling from Ontario’s information and privacy commission, says the credit card’s president and CEO. Frank Miele said Monday the privacy commissioner’s report, which scolded the city
Chinese trade delegation welcomed
The city’s trade mission to China in March may be bearing fruit.
Feds on board with Spadina extension
The ceremonial first shovelfuls of earth signalling the start of major construction on the Spadina subway extension are expected in late September, officials say.
Grow-op busts net over $2 million in pot
Drugs and vice enforcement officers have charged a Vaughan man after uncovering two substantial marijuana grow-ops in York Region.
Three nabbed in pot ring bust
Canadian and U.S. authorities have broken up a cross-border marijuana exportation and money-funnelling ring with connections to Vaughan.
Robots help straighten smiles
A German-engineered, robot-built smile available in Woodbridge? Not exactly, but close. Dr. Kevin Davis and his team at Davis Orthodontics are the first and only in Canada to offer SureSmile, a high-tech, digital method of producing precision braces.
Conservative board sees changes
It’s a family affair at the Vaughan Conservative riding association. Several members of the association’s board stepped down at its recent annual general meeting, making way for some new, yet related, blood.
Mayor golf tourney nets $200,000
Thwack. “Fore!” Ka-ching.
Ready, set, go! — it’s cart derby time
Like a soapbox cart hurtling downhill toward the finish line, the 2008 Great Maple Cart Derby is coming up fast.
Thornhill eatery charged
York Regional Health Services inspectors charged one Vaughan restaurant with infractions under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on June 27.
Blockade charges dropped
Charges against dozens of protesting ex-employees of bankrupt Progressive Moulded Products were dropped this week. The workers had been charged last week with violating court injunctions that declared their blockade illegal.