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CBC
5 days ago
- CBC
Pedestrian dead after being struck on Highway 404 near Newmarket: police
A pedestrian is dead after a collision on Highway 404 southbound near Woodbine Avenue and Queensville Sideroad in East Gwillimbury. Ontario provincial police say they were called about the crash at 12:30 pm, and that the pedestrian was hit by a tractor trailer. Police have closed the southbound section of the highway while they investigate. They are encouraging the public to avoid the area and to expect delays. No details about the driver or victim have been released.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Federal government and East Gwillimbury partner to help residents walk a new path
EAST GWILLIMBURY, ON, July 9, 2025 /CNW/ - East Gwillimbury will expand its active transportation network thanks to a joint investment of $7.6 million with the federal government and York Region. The project will build 1.5 kilometres of new multi-use path along Yonge Street in the downtown core. Work will include installing wayfinding signage and beautifying the streetscape with plantings, benches and seating walls. By establishing an accessible link between the Nokiidaa Trail and the Doane Road Pedestrian Bridge, this project will provide a vibrant streetscape enhancement through the core of Holland Landing, while extending York Region's Lake-to-Lake trail network. Walking, cycling, rolling and other methods of active transportation are healthy, convenient, affordable and sustainable ways for residents to get around. Once complete, this project will help make getting around East Gwillimbury easier and more enjoyable. It will help encourage more people to get out of their cars and onto the trails, reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. Quotes "Infrastructure investments that enable Canadians to stay connected and active are necessary for vibrant and safe communities. This new trail will add more than 2,000 steps, and with construction this summer, residents can look forward to many more enjoyable journeys in East Gwillimbury." The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure "This investment in active transportation is an investment in the health, sustainability, and the connectivity of our community. We're proud to partner with the federal government on this transformative project, which will further connect our community, encourage active lifestyles, and enhance the beauty and vibrancy of our town. The support for active transportation in the Yonge Street Revitalization project means that, together with our federal partners, we're building a more accessible and livable East Gwillimbury." Her Worship Virginia Hackson, Mayor of the Town of East Gwillimbury Quick Facts The federal government is investing $3,780,000 in this project through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), and the Town of East Gwillimbury in partnership with York Region are contributing $3,820,000. In addition to today's investment, East Gwillimbury will also benefit from an investment through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The investment is supporting a project to upgrade watermains in several locations around East Gwillimbury including the ATF project site. Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods powered by human activity. It includes walking, cycling and the use of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and more. In support of Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy, the Active Transportation Fund was launched in 2021 to provide $400 million to make travel by active transportation easier, safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable. The Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) will provide an average of $3 billion a year of permanent funding to respond to local transit needs by enhancing integrated planning, improving access to public transit and active transportation, and supporting the development of more affordable, sustainable, and inclusive communities. The CPTF supports transit and active transportation investments in three streams: Metro Region Agreements, Baseline Funding, and Targeted Funding. Visit the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada website for more information. The federal government has also launched an Active Transportation Online Hub. This webpage provides resources related to active transportation, such as data and research, policies, success stories on projects across Canada, and information on the federal government's active transportation investments. Associated Links Active Transportation Fundhttps:// National Active Transportation Strategyhttps:// Strengthened Climate Planhttps:// Housing and Infrastructure Project Maphttps:// Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedInWeb: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
Care worker at Georgina long-term care home accused of sexually assaulting resident
Jefferson Daye, 57, is shown in this handout photo. Daye has been charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation. A worker is facing charges in connection with the sexual assault of a Georgina long-term care home resident who police say was unable to provide a statement to officers due to a medical condition. Police were called to the facility on June 19 to investigate the reported sexual assault of a female resident. Investigators say that officers eventually identified a Care Support Assistant at the home who had 'regular access to residents' as the suspect in the sexual assault. Jefferson Daye, 57, was then charged with one count of sexual assault. Daye had worked at the home for about a year, police say. 'Due to her medical condition, the victim was unable to provide a statement,' police said in a news release. Police say that investigators have since learned that Daye may have presented himself as a pastor at 'various church communities in the Georgina and East Gwillimbury areas.' Police say that investigators are concerned there may be other victims that have not yet come forward 'given his access to vulnerable individuals in both caregiving and religious roles.'
CTV News
18-06-2025
- CTV News
18-year-old arrested after shooting in East Gwillimbury: YRP
York Regional Police responded to a shooting on Wednesday morning. One person was injured and a suspect is in custody. Police arrested an 18-year-old following reports of a shooting in East Gwillimbury Wednesday morning that authorities say left one person injured. Officers were called to a residence in the area of Balsdon Hollow and Petal Avenue around 8:40 a.m. and say they arrived to find a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle reportedly stolen two days earlier in Toronto. "Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and, with support from the Air Support Unit, tracked it to the area of Sentinel Road and Finch Avenue West, in Toronto," York Regional Police stated in a release. Police say that within an hour of the incident, the suspect was in custody and a firearm had been recovered. The accused faces a series of firearm-related offences, plus possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of breaching probation. It's unclear if the suspect and victim were known to each other. The investigation is ongoing.
CTV News
18-06-2025
- CTV News
One person seriously injured after daylight shooting in East Gwillimbury
A York Regional Police patch is shown in Aurora, Ont. on Dec. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Police sayoneperson has been arrested after a daylight shooting in East Gwillimburylefta victim with serious injuries. It happened near Balsdon Hollow and Petal Avenue on Wednesday morning. The victim was rushed to hospital in serious but non-life threatening condition following the shooting. Police say that a firearm has since been recovered and that officers are expected to remain in the area as the investigation continues. Officers are looking to speak with anyone in the area that might have video footage, police say. At this point it is not clear what charges, if any, the individual taken into custody will face.
