Judge rules against Jackson
Mayor Linda Jackson’s political fortunes suffered another major setback in the seemingly endless 2006 mayoral war — she is now facing a court-ordered audit of her campaign finances.
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Kent ready to race in Thornhill
Ask former broadcast journalist Peter Kent what brought him to Thornhill and he’ll say, “Serendipity.” The truth, though, isn’t that simple.
DiVona blasts tactics of audit-seeking trio
Councillor Bernie DiVona squared off last week against three Vaughan residents seeking an audit into his 2006 campaign finances over what he called “dirty” and “disgusting” legal and political tactics.
Inspection shuts down restaurants
York Regional Health Services inspectors closed three Vaughan eateries last week for infractions under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
Vaughan Tories choose leader
A new, yet familiar, candidate will lead Vaughan’s Conservatives into the next federal election.
Ruffolo couple files defence statement in $395K lawsuit
Gino and Mary Ruffolo have filed their statement of defence in the $395,000 lawsuit commenced by the City of Vaughan on Nov. 20. The Ruffolos’ 16-page statement, filed last week, refutes the allegations levelled against them and characterizes the legal action as “high-handed” and “malicious”.
Audit decision postponed
Mayor Linda Jackson will have to wait a while longer to find out whether she’ll be forced to submit to a compliance audit of her 2006 campaign finances, thanks to a rescheduling at the Newmarket court.
Vaughan Tories to choose candidate
Vaughan’s Conservatives are set to pick the candidate that will carry their party’s colours and hopes of victory into the next federal election.
Inspectors keep eyes on eateries
A small army of health inspectors patrol York Region, working to ensure diners walk out of local eateries with a settled stomach.
Youth councillor position filled again
Michael Radov has once again been named to the youth city councillor position, filling the vacancy left following the end of Steven Xu’s term in June.
Subway to cost up to $2 billion
The price tag for the proposed Yonge subway extension into Richmond Hill is estimated to be between $1.5 billion and $2.1 billion, according to a new York Region Rapid Transit Corporation report.
Promenade to see renos
Sounds of banging hammers and whirring power tools will ring in the month of March at the Promenade Shopping Centre.