News and information for York Region, including Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Markham and Newmarket. Part of Metroland Media. Email [email protected]

York Region, Ontario, Canada
Joined December 2008
YRP warn the community of ongoing caller ID and phone number spoofing scams. See more details here: yrp.ca/en/Modules/News/index…
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Police presence in the area of Prospect St & Davis Dr in Newmarket looking for a suspect following an assault. Suspect male white wearing a green shirt. Call police with any info, do not approach the suspect
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He ditched the car but couldn't ditch the cops. 🚨🚔 Many thanks to the caller who alerted @YRP to this impaired driver, who was slumped over the wheel down an embankment before he tried to flee the scene.🙏 More info here: rb.gy/6xbm9 #SafeRoadsYourCall
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An increase in unintentional and pocket dial calls to 9-1-1 continues to be an issue for emergency services communicators. See more details here: yrp.ca/en/Modules/News/index…
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The 71-year-old missing man from King has been located and returned home. Thanks to the public and media for their help.
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Officers are investigating after a robbery at a mall in Markham in the area of Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road. Fortunately no one was injured. Any witnesses or anyone with info are urged to come forward.
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REMINDER: A training exercise is currently underway in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive and Jane Street in Vaughan. Expect an increased police presence. There is no threat to public safety.
TRAINING EXERCISE: There will be an increased police presence on April 25 in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive and Jane Street in Vaughan for a training exercise scheduled to begin at around 8 a.m. There is no threat to public safety.
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Update: Cleanup ongoing on #Hwy407/Markham Rd - est 2 hours before all lanes reopened. – at Parry Island First Nation, Ontario
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Personal News here: After toiling in trenches of GTA crime for many years I'm grateful to have won Reporter of the Year Award. Dedicating prize to Stephen Shaw, the late reporter it's named after. He cared for his community, something 2023 needs a helluva lot more of @OCNAAdReach
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The woman found in Richmond Hill has been identified and her family has been located. Thank you to all who assisted with sharing her photo and description.
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UPDATE: Weston Road has reopened in both directions. No injuries sustained in this fire. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. #vaughan #yrp xitter.cf/YRP/status/16404563292…
Fire: Police and Vaughan Fire are in the area of Weston Road and Major Mackenzie Drive W, Vaughan for a house fire (abandoned). NB traffic on Weston Road from Major Mackenzie Drive W is partially closed. Expect delays. Please use alternate routes. 23-101829
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Collisions: Police, Fire and EMS are in the area of Bayview Ave and Mullock Drive, Newmarket for two separate collisions. Bayviews Avenue close between Mullock Drive and Willowick Dr. Expect Delays. Please use alternate routes.
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The Aurora GO 14:57 - Union Station 15:48 will begin at Maple: due to freight train traffic. Shuttle buses at cancelled train stops. Current #GOtrain service and details: bit.ly/2HzrHey
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TRAINING EXERCISE TONIGHT: There will be an increased police presence in the area of Bathurst St. and Lebovic Campus Dr. in Vaughan for a training exercise scheduled to begin at around 5:30 p.m. this evening. There is no threat to public safety.
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ROAD CLOSURE: Leslie Street and Mount Albert Road is closed due to a watermain break. Please avoid the area.
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YorkRegion retweeted
UPDATE: #Outage in #Vaughan affecting approx 149 homes and businesses. Crews still working to restore power. ETR between 2:00pm - 4:00PM. For more info visit ow.ly/6Noh30qnIgC #pwrout ^pa
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“There are folks living in a park in Richmond Hill ... we can’t force them into a shelter.” York Region grapples with housing problems after court ruling on encampments, Bill 23 yorkregion.com/news-story/10… via @@yorkregion
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YRP looking for public assistance to locate missing Sol MEJIA-MESA (18), of Vaughan. She was last seen Feb., 8th, 8 p.m., at the Vaughan Metro Station, wearing a white cardigan, light-blue dress and grey UGGS. bit.ly/3YDj7lf
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Collision involving light standard at the intersection of Rutherford Rd and Huntington Rd #Vaughan. Please expect traffic delays. Unknown length of time before lights will be repaired.
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MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION: Leslie St/William Graham Dr. #Aurora. Please avoid area and use alternate routes as intersection is shut down while officers continue their investigation. @YRP
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