YorkNewsHighway 427 in Vaughan reopens following large grass fireBy Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: May 04, 2025 at 3:07PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved VideoSuspects set fire to a parked vehicle in VaughanYork Regional Police are appealing for witnesses after suspects set fire to a parked vehicle in Vaughan. 10 in an Owen Sound provincial court to failing to meet requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after an employee fell Feb 2023 while positioning wooden roof trusses at a residential construction site A Vaughan construction company has been fined $140,000 after a worker fell to their death while helping install a roof at a job site in Blue Mountains more than two years ago Following the guilty plea, Justice of the Peace Moira Jean Callahan fined the company — located at 60-665 Millway Ave. in Vaughan — $140,000 and also imposed a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge According to the province, Kingsview Carpentry was the principal framing contractor on the construction site on Goldie Court in the Town of Blue Mountains when the fall occurred The company was responsible for supervising the other framing sub-contractors working at the site, the province said in a news release Kingsview Carpentry hired Groulx Construction to install pre-engineered roof trusses on top of the garage area of a single-family home being constructed workers with Groulx Construction were preparing to separate the trusses that they had previously hoisted up onto the garage walls Groulx Construction had built a wooden support system in the centre of the garage to help keep the trusses upright That support system was not intended to function as a work platform A worker with Groulx Construction climbed on top of the support system to reposition the trusses and the supports broke causing the employee to fall to the ground where they were fatally injured The employee was not wearing any kind of fall protection equipment boatswain’s chair or multi-point suspended work platform” in contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter York police have released a video of somebody deliberately setting a BMW on fire in a Vaughan parking lot shows someone dousing a BMW with an accelerant before deliberately setting a car on fire York police are searching for suspects after a vehicle arson in Vaughan last month Officers found a car fully engulfed in flames in a plaza parking lot around Steeles Avenue West and Yonge Street The fiery incident was caught on camera and shows a white Honda Odyssey circling a parking lot before stopping besides a parked BMW Somebody is then shown leaving the Honda’s passenger side and dousing the BMW with an accelerant before deliberately setting the car on fire Police were able to identify the vehicle as a black 2023 BMW M4 once the fire was put out Investigators are now looking for public help to identify the person in the video Account processing issue - the email address may already exist is now working for the company developing a luxury spa at Ontario Place It was announced on Monday that Vaughan has been hired as the senior advisor to Therme Canada “I grew up loving Lake Ontario and have spent most of my life working to help create a clean “The Ontario Place we remember used to be such a dynamic attraction I’m excited about Therme’s vision for the site and I’m looking forward to bringing new parkland and an amazing accessible urban oasis to the city that’s open to all.” Vaughan helped develop Canada’s first National Housing Strategy and championed the Right to Housing in legislation Vaughan served two terms on Toronto City Council Vaughan spent 25 years as a political reporter with CBC “Adam’s leadership experience and strong connection to Toronto’s waterfront make him an ideal addition to our growing team focused on executing against our vision of transforming the West Island of Ontario Place into a year-round destination for fun and togetherness,” said Gavin Thompson Vaughan has been a vocal critic of Premier Doug Ford’s plans for Ontario Place when Vaughan was the Liberal MP for Trinity-Spadina he made a statement in the House of Commons condemning Ford’s proposal for the Toronto site Therme Canada’s concept for the redesigned Ontario Place includes the construction of a state-of-the-art wellness facility featuring indoor and outdoor pools and spaces dedicated to sports recovery and relaxation Numerous organizations have opposed the project worried about its effects on the environment an Ontario court rejected a legal bid calling for an environmental review referencing updated laws that no longer require such assessments for the site Therme Canada has pledged to support ecological sustainability including a commitment to plant three trees for every one removed An auditor general report in 2023 suggested Ontario’s obligations to provide parking for Therme factored into its decision to relocate the Ontario Science Centre from east Toronto to the redeveloped Ontario Place attraction The lease shows Ontario has promised 1,600 dedicated parking spaces for Therme and the government says it is proposing 2,500 parking spaces for Ontario Place Some of Therme’s parking spaces are set to be shared with Live Nation during concerts Officials have touted the benefits of Therme’s project including $294 million toward Ontario’s GDP 2,000 jobs during the construction phase and $84 million in revenue to the province from Therme for rent and maintenance payments from 2034 to 2044 A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Salons in malls in Markham and Vaughan were charged for public health violations during inspections last week Q House at C58 - 4300 Steeles Ave. East at Pacific Mall in Markham was charged by York Region Public Health April 28 for failing to ensure single-use instruments are discarded immediately after use The report also notes that the personal services setting which provides microblading/micropigmentation corrected several items during the inspection that initially were not in compliance including ensuring unused equipment in the service area is removed and ensuring reusable equipment is cleaned and disinfected or sterilized between each use A future re-inspection will be conducted Trade Secrets 301B - 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive at Vaughan Mills was charged April 28 with failing to ensure single-use equipment is not discarded immediately after use Not in compliance during the inspection was maintaining fixtures in good repair of a smooth and impermeable material and in a sanitary condition The report also notes that the personal services setting corrected several items during the inspection that initially were not in compliance The report represents the condition of the personal service settings at the date and time of the inspection only and does not guarantee or warrant the condition of the personal service settings at any other time contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or TTY 1-866-252-9933 More Spotlight > \"our\") of the service provided by this web site (\"Service\") are not responsible for any user-generated content and accounts Content submitted express the views of their author only This Service is only available to users who are at least {age} years old you represent that you are this age or older or otherwise make available to the Service (\"Content\") may be reviewed by staff members All Content you submit or upload may be sent to third-party verification services (including Do not submit any Content that you consider to be private or confidential You agree to not use the Service to submit or link to any Content which is defamatory You are entirely responsible for the content of We may remove or modify any Content submitted at any time Requests for Content to be removed or modified will be undertaken only at our discretion We may terminate your access to all or any part of the Service at any time or re-publish your Content in connection with the Service These terms may be changed at any time without notice If you do not agree with these terms, please do not register or use the Service. 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the legislated timeframe Mediation sessions held throughout 2024 failed to bring the developers and the City to a settlement leading to a four-week OLT hearing in early 2025 Despite Vaughan City Council’s recommendation to the OLT to refuse the applications in October the Tribunal issued an interim decision in March The initial 2019 proposal had envisioned four towers rising from 41 to 51 storeys By the time a Site Plan Approval application was filed in early 2024 the tower heights had been revised to a range from 40 to 49 storeys with a slight reduction in total units to 2,003 The latest Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications call for four towers two each rising above a pari of six-storey podium blocks separated by a landscaped east-west courtyard The northern podium would support 36- and 39-storey towers with the southern podium anchoring the taller 46- and 49-storey towers.  the development is planned to contain 2,339 residential units translating to a Floor Space Index of 10.8 times coverage of the site down from 11.09 in 2019 but up from 9.61 in 2024 Amenity programming includes 8,021m² of indoor and outdoor space A two-level underground garage would span the full site supplemented by parking levels hidden from the street within the podiums with 1,502 spaces for residents and 299 for residential and retail visitors Bicycle facilities entail 1,002 long-term and 6 short-term for residents and 6 long-term and 6 short-term for retail users A Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategy has been approved in principle The project is being advanced in two phases The Zoning By-law Amendment is subject to Holding (“H”) provisions requiring updates to the Transportation Impact Study and servicing plans at the Site Plan stage to confirm infrastructure capacity Future decisions regarding the neighbouring Home Depot easement and driveway access will be addressed in Phase 2 The site falls within the Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA) centred around the Weston Road and Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stop located about 250m from the future Viva BRT station the BRT route links to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) subway station about 1.5km away Highway 7 also features a separated pedestrian and cycling path while local road widenings will introduce protected sidewalks and bike lanes on Weston and Chrislea Roads A private shuttle between the development and VMC station has also been proposed as part of the TDM strategy.  UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development you can learn more about it from our Database file you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a research service, UTPro, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe — from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider that tracks projects from initial application Toronto WatchFormer city councillor Adam Vaughan hired by Ontario Place spa developerFormer Toronto city councillor Adam Vaughan is now working for Therme Canada, the company behind developing the controversial spa at a reimagined Ontario Place. 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Vaughan—Woodbridge 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 227 of 227 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 227 of 227 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election Guglielmin has 40,358 of 67,384 votes (59.89%) is in second place with 25,676 votes (38.1%) and Ali Bahman Sorbara has represented the riding since 2015 25,495 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Nail and hair salons are among the establishments part of the YorkSafe inspection program The locations were included in a roundup of businesses cited for various Health Protection and Promotion Act violations during the week of April 28 to May 4 York Region Public Health inspectors issued charges to a pair of salons recently The Vaughan and Markham establishments were included in a roundup of businesses cited for various Health Protection and Promotion Act violations during the week of April 28 to May 4 the following compliance infractions were observed: Q. House, a business offering microblading/micropigmentation, manicure and pedicure services at Pacific Mall (4300 Steeles Ave. E., Unit C58, Markham) Charges do not necessarily result in a failure of the health inspection — they simply highlight problems for which the establishments were penalized The businesses are given a chance to get back into compliance and pass the health inspection The website for the YorkSafe Inspection Program is york.ca/yorksafe It is designed to provide the public with information about inspections of food establishments day nurseries and recreational water facilities (pools wading pools and receiving basins) in York Region York Regional Police have charged a man with first-degree murder after a Vaughan mortgage broker was found dead in his home in 2023 Police were called to the victim’s home on Laskin Drive near Major MacKenzie Drive West and Bathurst Street just before 2:30 p.m Officers found a man inside the home with a serious head wound He was declared dead at the scene and later identified as Rakesh “Rick” Joshi Joshi’s death was ruled a homicide, and investigators later identified a black Porsche 911 Turbo as a vehicle of interest in the case Police also shared images of a suspect believed to be connected to the murder authorities arrested 51-year-old Alexander Cherniak of Vaughan and charged him with first-degree murder Anyone with information is asked to come forward An arrest has been made in the 2023 homicide of a Vaughan mortgage broker police responded to a report of an injured person at a home in the area of Laskin Drive was found dead with a significant head injury York Regional Police arrested Alexander Cherniak A Porsche 911 Turbo that was being sought by police has been recovered Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police homicide unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or [email protected]. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1800222tips.com King—Vaughan 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 245 of 245 polls are reporting as of 4:20 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 245 of 245 polls are reporting as of 4:20 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in King—Vaughan Roberts has 41,398 of 67,091 votes (61.7%) is in second place with 23,951 votes (35.7%) and Samantha Sanchez Roberts has represented the riding since 2021 29,103 voters cast ballots at advance polls The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour. They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote. The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour. They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote. The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour. They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote. The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour. They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote. The Greens have one race called in their favour. They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote. At Parliament’s dissolution, the Liberals held 152 seats, the Conservatives 120, the Bloc Québécois 33, the NDP 24 and the Greens two. There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons. Because of population increases, the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election. This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. Police in York Region are looking to identify a suspect after a car was set on fire in a parking lot in Vaughan last month. Surveillance video shows just before 2 a.m. on April 5, a white Honda Odyssey circling the lot in a plaza near Steeles Acenue West and Yonge Street before stopping near a BMW. A suspect is then seen exiting the vehicle and pouring an accelerant onto the vehicle before it erupts in a fireball. The suspect and the vehicle are then seen fleeing the area. Fire crews attended the scene and put out the fire. The vehicle was identified as a 2023 BMW M4, and police say its owner was notified. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information to contact them. A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent. Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic. Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days. Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast. Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel. The family of Soleiman Faqiri, a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison, is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform Now New and Improved! Watch CityNews, listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts, traffic, weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices. Conservative Michael Guglielmin thanks his wife after securing the Vaughan—Woodbridge riding, speaking at Motorino Enoteca restaurant in Woodbridge. Michael Guglielmin, right, stands with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Francesco Sorbara, left, stands with Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Canada votes in its 2025 federal election. Incumbent Liberal Francesco Sorbara was unable to secure a fourth consecutive term. Conservative Michael Guglielmin thanks his wife after securing the Vaughan—Woodbridge riding, speaking at Motorino Enoteca restaurant in Woodbridge. Canada votes in its 2025 federal election. In an election strangely dominated by the United States, Conservative Michael Guglielmin took over the Vaughan—Woodbridge riding in a decisive win over incumbent Liberal Francesco Sorbara. “People want to change,” said Guglielmin. “And we delivered it right here in Woodbridge.” Guglielmin came away from the night with 40,358 votes over Sorbara’s 25,676, according to unofficial results with all of 227 polls reporting. NDP candidate Ali Bahman received 895 votes and People’s Party candidate Roman Yevseyev received 455 votes. Sorbara had represented the riding since 2015 but was unable to secure a fourth consecutive term. “Francesco was a very hardworking member of parliament. He represented our community very well,” said Guglielmin. “And now I’m going to take my shot at representing Vaughan. I’m going to work hard and deliver for the people of our community.” Guglielmin said that when he makes his way to Ottawa, addressing the “cost of living” will be his top priority. “It’s on the minds of every Canadian,” he said. “Every young person in our riding, every older person who can’t afford groceries. They find it hard to pay for rent. Home ownership is completely out of reach. So we got to get a handle on the cost of living crisis.” During the campaign, Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criss-crossed key GTA battlegrounds, including York Region, which emerged as a potential tipping point in the closely fought two-party race. Carney and Poilievre both campaigned in the Vaughan—Woodbridge riding, home to 121,705 residents and 94,586 eligible voters. Vaughan—Woodbridge borders King—Vaughan to its north, Thornhill to its east and the Peel border at Brampton East to its west. Its southern border meets Humber River—Black Creek and Etobicoke North. In a sign of this election’s high stakes, a record 7.3 million Canadians voted in advance polls between April 18 and 21, up from 5.8 million in 2021. Until early this year, the Liberals lagged badly in the polls while the Conservatives held a huge lead. But when U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annex Canada, he infuriated Canadians, dramatically shifting momentum. The Liberals seized on the backlash, made Trump the centrepiece of their campaign, and quickly surged ahead. Sorbara said earlier on social media that this is “the most consequential election in a generation.” “We are in a crisis,” said Sorbara. “This is what is at stake. We need leadership and experience to move us forward. We will never be the 51st state.” In the final Battleground Breakdown, we’re staying in suburban Toronto to visit the riding of Vaughan—Woodbridge, which could be vitally important to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s electoral fortunes.  Welcome to iPolitics’ Battleground Breakdown. Throughout the federal election campaign, we’ll be profiling 10 key ridings from across the country that could determine which party forms the next government.  Today, we’re staying in suburban Toronto to visit the riding of Vaughan—Woodbridge, which could be vitally important to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s electoral fortunes.  If the Conservatives are going to win the upcoming election, they will need to make gains in parts of the country where they’ve struggled in recent years. If public opinion data holds true, the Tories can rely on their traditional regional strongholds in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as parts of rural Ontario and Quebec. But, for Pierre Poilievre to become the next prime minister, he needs his party to find seats in other parts of the country. Perhaps the Conservatives could pick up some New Democrat ridings in B.C., or Bloc Québécois seats in Quebec, but, ideally for Poilievre, the party would make in-roads in more Liberal regions, particularly in the vote-rich Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This is why Jonathan Malloy, a political science professor at Carleton University, described Vaughan—Woodbridge as “exactly the kind of riding [the Conservatives] need to win.” Now, Vaughan—Woodbridge, located directly north of Toronto’s city centre, is not necessarily a bellwether riding with regards to its voter base. Demographically, the riding is rather unique, as Italian-Canadians comprise nearly half of the district’s population. However, since 2011, the voters of Vaughan—Woodbridge have always elected a candidate from the victorious party. Most recently, it’s been Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara, who has represented the riding since 2015. Previously, during Stephen Harper’s final term as prime minister, Conservative Julian Fantino held the riding of Vaughan, before it was re-designed in 2012 to include the community of Woodbridge. “It’s got some older neighbourhoods, but also a fairly diverse, fairly educated population, so it’s those issues of cost of living, affordability, and raising your family,” said Malloy. “In that sense, this is the kind of riding the Conservatives need to win back.” “It certainly has gone Conservative in the past, so you can see it’s a bit of a bellwether of the national trend.” Not to mention that Conservative MP Anna Roberts beat incumbent Deb Schulte, a Liberal, in the neighbouring riding of King—Vaughan during the 2021 election. The pattern of Vaughan—Woodbridge picking winners also extends to provincial politics, as the riding elected Progressive Conservatives in each of Doug Ford’s three majority wins, though it was considered a ‘red’ seat when Kathleen Wynne and Dalton McGuinty were leading the Liberals to election victories. The federal Conservatives had been overwhelming favourites to flip Vaughan—Woodbridge before the Liberals’ resurgence under Mark Carney. The most recent numbers from the polling aggregator 338Canada, which combines historical results with national public opinion trends, suggests the Liberals have a 79 per cent chance of holding the riding, compared to 21 per cent odds for the Conservatives. The NDP and People’s Party, the only two other parties running candidates, are not expected to be competitive. It’s also clear the riding’s importance is not lost on Poilievre, as the Conservative leader held a rally in Vaughan on Tuesday, only days before Canadians are scheduled to elect a new government. Conservative nominee Michael Guglielmin, a vice-president at a steel manufacturing company, introduced Poilievre, who spoke to party loyalists for nearly an hour. “After the lost Liberal decade, with costs and crime up, our economy down under the thumb of the Americans, do the Liberals deserve a fourth term? Absolutely not,” said Guglielmin in his introductory remarks. “A new Conservative government will stop crime, bring home jobs and stand up for Canada.” Carney also made a campaign stop in Vaughan near the onset of the campaign. Under the Liberal banner, Sorbara, an early Carney backer in the Liberal leadership campaign, will be seeking his fourth-consecutive term in the House of Commons. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account pictured on the right alongside Pierre Poilievre held onto her seat in the King–Vaughan riding Liberal candidate Mubarak Ahmed came second In an election overshadowed by the United States incumbent MP Anna Roberts kept King–Vaughan as a Conservative riding in a landslide win on Monday we’ll restore Canada’s promise and bring home the country we all know and love,” said Roberts constituting 61.7 per cent of the votes from all of 245 polls reporting Liberal candidate Mubarak Ahmed came second after garnering 23,951 votes NDP candidate Samantha Sanchez earned 1.1 per cent of the vote while Green Party candidate Ann Raney captured 0.9 per cent finishing ahead of People’s Party of Canada’s Vageesh Sabharwal both Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre swept through key GTA battlegrounds with York Region emerging as a potential tipping point in the tightly contested two-party race Although some riding boundaries in York Region were redrawn the number of seats remained the same as in the 2021 election Key races to watch included King–Vaughan and Vaughan–Woodbridge encompassing King Township and the northern and eastern parts of Vaughan Liberal Deb Schulte represented King–Vaughan from 2015 to 2021 before Roberts captured the seat in a closely contested race in 2021 a record 7.3 million Canadians voted in advance polls between April 18 and 21 the Liberals lagged badly in the polls while the Conservatives held a huge lead President Donald Trump threatened to annex Canada made Trump the centrepiece of their campaign and quickly surged ahead Political observers believe the high stakes of this election could push Canadians to engage more deeply in shaping the country’s future — if they are convinced their voices will make a difference “I think that if anything counts as a crisis election yeah I think probably this counts as a crisis election,” said Dennis Pilon professor in York University’s department of politics who do people think can handle the crisis?” “Municipal speed camera coming soon” signs installed in October 2024 “Municipal speed camera in use” signs will replace them once the cameras are operational Cameras will rotate periodically to key areas across the city Automated speed enforcement cameras will be active on April 23 in 10 community safety zones across the city as part of ongoing efforts to reduce speeding and enhance road safety If a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit which is then reviewed by a provincial offences officer which includes an image of the violation and the associated fine The city said the cameras have proven successful in other municipalities They have reduced speeding and made roads safer for all users This initiative is part of Vaughan’s MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy more efficient and sustainable transportation network For more details, visit vaughan.ca/ASE York officers responded to an injury call at a house near Laskin Drive and Ilan Ramon Boulevard Police charged 51-year-old Alexander Cherniak with first-degree murder on Monday and officials recovered a black Porsche 911 Turbo A Vaughan man is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with a homicide in September 2023 police found 50-year-old Rakesh “Rick” Joshi dead with a “significant” head injury York police said images from the time of the incident have now been confirmed to be related to Investigators later ruled Joshi’s death a homicide Officials have also recovered a black Porsche 911 Turbo of interest Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS Nearby roads were closed for the investigation A 76-year-old man has died after he was struck by the driver of a vehicle in the early hours of Saturday in Vaughan Around 1:30 a.m., York officers responded to the incident near Highway 7 and Martin Grove Road Nearby roads were closed for the investigation, and officers told people to expect delays in a post on X Police are asking anyone with information to contact investigators Fatal Collision Investigation at Hwy 7 and Martin Grove Rd has resulted in a road closure. Hwy 7 from Woodstream Blvd to west of Intersection, and Martin Grove Rd from Woodstream Blvd to Andrew Pk. Expect delays as the road is expected to be closed for several hours. pic.twitter.com/v3Q0pwxQE3 YorkNewsPolice charge second suspect after firearms stolen from Vaughan commercial buildingBy Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: May 01, 2025 at 3:49PM EDT Three people have been charged following an armed robbery of a cellphone store in Vaughan last week entered the store in a shopping mall at Jane Street and Rutherford Road York Regional Police said in a news release The suspects were not able to obtain any items and they fled in a black sedan driven by a fourth suspect and they watched the vehicle as it was driven to a cellphone store in Guelph Police believe the three suspects in the vehicle intended to commit an armed robbery They were wearing masks and gloves and were in possession of knives and hammers a 16-year-old Toronto boy and a 14-year-old Toronto boy have been charged with the following: Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6643, or provide tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1800222tips.com York Regional Police say a man posing as a massage therapist in Vaughan has been charged in an alleged sexual assault Authorities said the victim attended the man’s home for a massage on March 31 It’s alleged that during the massage the man touched the victim for a sexual purpose He’s been charged with sexual assault Investigators said the accused advertised his services online under the names “Nick Sailor” and “Nikolia Kuzub.” He was also known to target the Russian-speaking community It was determined that Kuzub was not a registered massage therapist Police have released a photo of the accused Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators A 68-year-old woman was killed Friday afternoon when two vehicles collided in Vaughan near Major Mackenzie Drive West and Dufferin Street York Regional Police say two vehicles travelling southbound on Dufferin Street crashed into each other and struck a female pedestrian She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries just after 11 a.m on April 18 and was later pronounced dead shortly after Residents on a quiet street in Vaughan find themselves at the forefront of the Canada-U.S America Avenue has been around for about a quarter of a century and now the city is considering renaming it in light of recent tensions with the United States Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca put forward a member’s motion in February which would see the street renamed after Canadian icon Terry Fox “Having had a great relationship with the United States for so many generations but we know that we’re in less than an ideal spot as a city as a province and as a country right now,” said Del Duca Residents say that if renaming the street is strictly based on the connection to the United States and the current tariff threats it’s called America Avenue,” said one resident “The name of the street is essentially based upon Christopher Columbus because this entire subdivision was built around that If you take a look at the street names and everything else that’s what it has to do with,” said Joe who has lived on the street for almost two decades it’s going to cost us a bunch of time Del Duca says the total cost of changing the name is not yet known “I want to stress to the incredible people who have to live on America Avenue nothing is going to be done that a substantial portion of the residents are uncomfortable with We’re not trying to make their life more difficult,” he said What started this debate is a current construction project at the end of the street where a bridge is being built over Highway 400 The overpass is meant to connect America Avenue with Canada Drive and will be known as the “Canada Drive-America Avenue Bridge” “Because it crosses a provincial highway we need the Ministry of Transportation to agree so I just wrote not that many days ago to the Minister of Transportation in the aftermath of the provincial election so we’re hoping to hear from him relatively soon I think that would be a huge win for the city.” Residents have until April 24 to complete an online survey sharing their views on renaming the street and the mayor hopes to have those results by this summer Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/pierre-poilievre-holds-rally-in-vaughan-ont?id\u003dd79844d8-ca6f-4811-8c22-2c702042e3ae ] The valid characters are defined in RFC 7230 and RFC 3986 Description The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error (e.g. Note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the server logs Nearly a year after police say a gunman opened fire at an industrial yard in Vaughan York Regional Police investigators have announced an arrest Morgan faces charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order Officers were called to the industrial yard in the Highway 27 and Highway 407 area for a weapons call after an employee arrived at the yard and found the windows to the building’s main door shattered Several vehicles on the lot were also damaged by bullets “Security video at the premises shows a male entering on foot and discharging a firearm toward the front doors,” a York police release states he fires multiple times at the parked vehicles within the lot Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application we announce the passing of Doug Vaughan at the age of 75 on Saturday and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness He will be deeply missed by his partner of 25 years his daughters Daina (Mark Rye) and Brandi (Stuart Doherty) and his stepsons Patrick Guttormson (Sandy Owen) and Mark Guttormson (Kathy Martin) He was a proud and loving grandfather to Neve and a cherished great-grandfather to six great-grandkids Nothing brought him greater joy than cheering on his grandchildren from the sidelines—he was their #1 fan in every game Doug is survived by his brother Gary Vaughan (Elaine) and will be deeply missed by his many nieces whether it was relaxing by the water or soaking in the sun with his family Doug’s happiest moments were when his family was gathered together under one roof He was a dedicated volunteer firefighter and a founding member of the Uptown Keswick Business Association His passion for sports was evident in the many teams he sponsored over the years through the Hardware store He was also a longtime member of the Sutton Curling Club where he treasured the comradery and spirit of the sport and legacy will live on in all who knew him A Celebration of Life will take place at Egypt Hall, 6756 Smith Blvd, Sutton Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Emily is five feet nine inches tall and weighs 150 pounds and has brown eyes and long dirty blond or brown hair She was last seen wearing a skirt and a button-up sweater Ontario Provincial Police did not say when or when Emily was last seen Ontario Provincial Police believe that a missing 24-year-old woman may be in the Vaughan area could possibly be in the Vaughan or Toronto areas The Wellington County OPP detachment did not say when or when Emily was last seen She is five feet nine inches tall and weighs 150 pounds Emily was last seen wearing a skirt and a button-up sweater Anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-310-1122 and reference No YorkNewsMultiple Vaughan businesses broken into overnightBy Laura SebbenOpens in new windowPublished: April 19, 2025 at 7:27PM EDT Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/pierre-poilievre-holds-rally-in-vaughan-ont--april-22-2025?id\u003dd79844d8-ca6f-4811-8c22-2c702042e3ae ] Newmarket’s mayor and deputy mayor are slamming the idea of cutting development charges as the City of Vaughan has done Vaughan council dramatically reduced development charge rates across the board in November charges developers pay to municipalities to help fund infrastructure required for growth Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca is now proposing York Region examine a similar policy with regional council due to discuss ideas like that in the coming months But both Newmarket Mayor John Taylor and Deputy Mayor Tom Vegh spoke against the concept during a regional report at council Jan “Lowering DCs significantly across the board for every type of built form is perhaps one of the most flawed policy directions I’ve seen in my 18-plus years (as a politician),” Taylor told the council Vaughan has some of the highest development charges in the GTA with city figures showing development charges had increased 229 per cent from 2009 to 2021 the charge rate on a low-rise home went from $93,466 to $50,193 “Development charges have become an unfair tax burden on homebuyers in particular young families in our community have seen their dream of buying a home close to where they grew up disappear completely as housing prices have spiralled out of control,” Del Duca said “We have a housing affordability crisis and it’s time for us to get real about the solutions needed to solve it.” The move has received some praise from organizations like the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board “Taxes on homes in York Region are too high and Vaughan’s leadership in reducing development charges is a pivotal step toward addressing this issue,” board president Jennifer Pearce said in a news release The province has similarly aimed at development charges introducing Bill 23 to cut them in a bid to spur affordable housing development But York Region politicians expressed some skepticism about the concept and what it would cost taxpayers Vegh said it is questionable how it connects to affordable housing.  it doesn’t mean that the developers are going to run out to their websites Those homes are sold to the market,” Vegh said adding lowering development charges could cause “dire consequences” down the line Taylor said reducing development charges will not make homes more affordable and that Vaughan doing this reinforces a message that municipalities have more money than they need “It’s a shame we’re having the discussion at the regional table I’m confident the regional council will not support this direction,” Taylor said Liberals will form the next federal government but party candidates shut out in York Region except for these 2 ridings While the Liberals will form the next federal government they were virtually shut out of York Region with the majority of ridings going to Conservative candidates Liberal Helena Jaczek won a comfortable victory over Conservative Niran Jeyanesan in Markham-Stouffville With 178 of 217 polls reporting she had a 2,405 vote lead Tim Hodgson has won the Markham–Thornhill riding earning 54.2 per cent of the vote with 193 out of 199 polls reporting Conservative candidate Lionel Loganathan followed with 41.9 per cent show a number of Conservative gains in York Region ridings Conservative Michael Guglielmin took over the Vaughan-Woodbridge riding in a decisive win over incumbent Liberal Francesco Sorbara Melissa Lanstman easily retained her Thornhill riding with well over 43,00 votes by the end of the night Conservative Costas Menegakis has been declared the winner of the Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill riding unseating Liberal incumbent Leah Taylor Roy Conservative Sandra Cobena has been declared the winner of the Newmarket-Aurora riding over Liberal Jennifer McLachlan Conservative Michael Ma defeated Liberal Peter Yuen for the Markham-Unionville seat with 51.3 per cent of the vote Jacob Mantle has been declared the winner over Liberal candidate Rob Grossi in the new riding of York-Durham Conservative Vincent Ho turns new riding of Richmond Hill South Tory blue And incumbent MP Anna Roberts kept King–Vaughan as a Conservative riding in a sweeping victory on Monday With more than seven million Canadians already having voted in advance polls the Canada Elections Act allows the counting of ballots cast at advance polls to start one hour before polls close on election day with a large number of voters who turned up to vote in advance “Given the high turnout for advance voting in this election the counting of ballots from advance polls can begin two hours before polls close on election day,” Elections Canada said on its website Ballots from advance polls are counted at the local Elections Canada office or at a local polling place in front of candidates’ representatives or other witnesses Results are never shared before local polls close poll workers will begin to manually count votes after the polls close Electoral districts are often referred to as ridings Here’s a guide to York Region’s ridings and the candidates More than 600 municipal workers for the City of Vaughan could be on strike as early as January 31st after the Ministry of Labour issued a “No Board” report “Municipal workers provide the services that keep Vaughan running,” said Matthew Evangelista A strike would disrupt city services including roads city clerks and recreation and community programs “Some of our members have been working temp contracts for ten years with no job security and no benefits,” said Katherine Grzejszczak The city can certainly afford to compensate our members fairly for the exceptional services they provide to the Vaughan community.” The parties are scheduled to resume negotiations with a conciliator on January 27th “The cost of living has skyrocketed and workers can’t keep up,” Evangelista continued “The Bargaining Committee is ready to negotiate but if the Employer refuses to make us a fair offer we will have no choice but to go out on strike.” Ontario K1G 0Z7 Tel: (613) 237-1590 Fax: (613) 237-5508  Toll free: (844) 237-1590 Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council approved substantial reductions in development charge rates in the name of encouraging development and building more homes for their growing population Vaughan had some of the highest development charges in the Greater Toronto Area Vaughan's development charge rates increased by a whopping 229% the development charge rate for a single low-rise home (single- or semi-detached) clocked in at $94,466 “Development charges have become an unfair tax burden on homebuyers. Too many of our residents, in particular young families in our community, have seen their dream of buying a home close to where they grew up, disappear completely as housing prices have spiraled out of control," said Mayor Del Duca in a news release "We have a housing affordability crisis and it’s time for us to get real about the solutions needed to solve it Today’s decision by Vaughan Council to dramatically reduce our development charges for the foreseeable future is a strong step in the right direction I urge other municipalities to follow our lead and do the right thing.” The change is in line with a Member’s Resolution put forth by Mayor Del Duca in mid-September to "find solutions to this housing crisis position the City to address affordability challenges particularly for young families," according to the press release it asked City staff to report back with options to amend Vaughan’s current Development Charges By-Law Council's adoption of the staff report means that staff will be revising the development charge rates on all residential development applications to the rates in effect on September 21 Staff will also initiate a new development charge background study and Development Charge By-law and Council will approve a new Development Charges Rate Reduction and Deferral for Residential Development Policy staff will stop charging development charge interest on residential developments The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) has stated that they applaud the City of Vaughan for their efforts to support increased home construction “BILD recognizes and commends Mayor Del Duca and the City of Vaughan for taking bold action to address housing supply and the cost to build by lowering development charges,” said Dave Wilkes “This will enhance the financial viability of future projects unlocking potential investment and stimulating supply.” Wilkes goes on to acknowledge the barrier that increasing development charges has created for developers and builders “The solution is clear: to fix the Greater Toronto Area’s housing crisis we must first fix the cost to build in order to jump-start stalled construction and get housing starts back on the right trajectory,” said Wilkes “[...] The economic viability and social fabric of all communities across the GTA are at stake.” a 51-year-old Vaughan man was charged with first-degree murder The deceased has been identified by police as Rakesh (Rick) Joshi A Vaughan man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a 2023 homicide Officers found a dead man with a “significant head injury” when they responded to a home in the area of Laskin Drive Police identified the deceased as Rakesh (Rick) Joshi A black Porsche 911 Turbo that was being sought in connection with the investigation has been recovered Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or email homicide@yrp.ca All of the GTA is facing a cost to build problem with increases in the costs of construction and government fees taxes and charges making it challenging to deliver new housing at a rate the market can absorb The result has been a severe downturn in sales followed by a severe downturn in starts that threatens the future housing supply of the region Vaughan’s municipally added fees and development charges on new homes had been the highest in the GTA These new DC rate reductions by the City of Vaughan will lower the city’s DC rate to well below comparable towns and cities in the region and will help unlock stalled new housing and much needed supply These adjustments apply to various types of residential developments translate into substantial cost savings: $44,273 for single-detached and semi-detached homes and $28,092 and $20,243 for large and small apartment units The policy also suspends development charge interest on residential developments This announcement from Vaughan is one of the most comprehensive and leading measures taken to address the cost to build and development charges BILD also acknowledges actions taken on this by other municipalities in the GTA Burlington significantly lowered its proposed development charge increase and discussions are underway in other municipalities also recognized that costs associated with development charges were a significant impediment to building and addressed this by eliminating DCs on select projects this was also a missed opportunity to provide a more comprehensive solution to addressing stalled construction opting instead for a narrow approach that will only support a limited number of projects already receiving financial assistance from the city or other levels of government “It is time for other municipalities to follow the bold leadership shown by Mayor Del Duca and the City of Vaughan and take action to reduce the barriers to building the housing supply the region desperately needs The economic viability and social fabric of all communities across the GTA are at stake.” residential and non-residential land development and professional renovation industries in the Greater Toronto Area The building and renovation industry provides 256,000 jobs in the region and $39.3 billion in investment value BILD is affiliated with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders’ Associations For additional information or to schedule an interview Janis McCulloch at jmcculloch@bildgta.ca or 416-617-7994 Vaughan’s downtown will span 27 acres at the southwest corner of Highway 7 and Jane Street just south of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre TTC subway station Plans for the project call for at least 17 towers including two that would be 69 and 74 storeys.Supplied/WZMH Architects The development’s master plan – envisioned by Toromont Industries Ltd. a construction equipment supplier that owns the land – calls for at least 17 towers on the property including two that would be a whopping 69 and 74 storeys these two structures would be the tallest in Vaughan rivalling buildings in Toronto’s financial district While the project is still awaiting approval from municipal planners and city council the planning consultant for the development metropolitan development – spanning 27 acres at the southwest corner of Highway 7 and Jane Street just south of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre TTC subway station – will take between 10 to 25 years to complete over five project phases the project’s architects and planners worked to be consistent with city officials’ and planners’ vision to create a walkable The plans for Vaughan’s downtown site call for as many as 10,000 housing units in the area’s various towers the project’s architects say it’s vital to build commercial retail and office space that will be accessible to residents on foot something with human scale that people can walk along and be close to retail and to outdoor amenities all the way along,” says Nicola Casciato The plans for Vaughan’s metropolitan centre include as many as 10,000 housing units restaurants and offices.Supplied/WZMH Architects two- and three-bedroom units to accommodate individuals The downtown development will also include a 38,254-square-foot supermarket “We’re still not sure about how much office space will go in because the market for office space is still soft and uncertain,” Mr the planning and design factored in the concept of an “apple basket,” a nod to Vaughan’s roots as a farming community Similar to how a basket is made of woven reeds the project’s design plan is to weave in parkland The trees located in the downtown centre are intended to evoke the vibe of an orchard and the towers will be situated so they don’t create wind tunnels “We’d like the design to create ‘smaller moments’ for people within a large park space so they can weave in and out – the feeling of being in a basket,” Ms Vaughan’s downtown will also be directly connected to pedestrian entrances that lead to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre TTC station allowing people to quickly hop on and off the subway without having to cross busy Highway 7 Tall buildings don’t have a great reputation for being environmentally friendly. A 2021 study found tall neighbourhoods have higher lifetime greenhouse gas emissions while low-rise neighbourhoods use up more land executive director at Environmental Defence Building tall means less urban sprawl and less pressure for farmland to be gobbled up for development though it still can have a significant environmental footprint “High-rise buildings generally consume more energy during construction they are generally more energy-efficient than lower-height units.” The design for Vaughan’s downtown factored in the concept of an ‘apple basket,’ where pedestrians and cyclists are able to weave in and out by way of parklands To mitigate downtown Vaughan’s environmental footprint Casciato says the planners and designers aim to use less glass and as much electric heat-exchanging ventilation systems as possible they’ll be more facades with strong insulation,” he says the designers are also paying close attention to the downtown’s landscaping “We’re not just planting trees and leaving them there,” Mr Casciato says “We have detailed requirements for the soil volumes – there has to be enough soil to support these trees over their natural lives.” continuing attention to landscaping is to gear the entire site toward pedestrians “There’s a Dutch word called woonerf – it means something like ‘living space,’” Mr The concept of a woonerf promotes mixed-use streets that are designed to ensure pedestrians and cyclists can be on the roads safely without the risk of getting run over. Neighbourhoods in Western Canada and Toronto have worked with landscape planners to create woonerf-friendly streets where people can walk or cycle and be sidetracked into shops and cafés The biggest driver for development on both sides of Highway 7 has been the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre TTC Line 1 subway station, which opened in 2017. According to TTC data more than 20,000 people use the station daily a small number compared with the 156,000 who use the city’s central Bloor-Yonge station but somewhere in the middle-range of most stations along Line 1 “At first we wondered if the buildings are too tall but this is the centre of the City of Vaughan We want it to be transit-oriented so people don’t have to drive and if you build a community that relies on transit and you end up creating higher buildings,” Mr “It’s going to be a downtown with tall buildings and the tallest ones at the peak of the city centre Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. Non-subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are releasing images of a male suspect for identification in relation to a March 2025 home invasion in the Town of Aurora police were called to a residence in the area of Murray Drive and Kennedy Street for a home invasion The female victim told officers she answered the door after someone was knocking aggressively a male suspect forced his way into the residence and attempted to restrain her attempted to intervene and was violently assaulted The suspect fled the residence in an unknown direction on foot without making any demands for valuables or stealing anything Investigators have since obtained images of a male suspect seen on security camera at a store in the area of Yonge Street and Murray Drive York Regional Police would like to warn the community to always know who is at your door before opening it This can be done from a window where the person would not be able to see you use security cameras or peepholes to verify who is at the door before opening it trust your instincts and call 9-1-1 right away Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. To leave an anonymous tip online, visit www.1800222tips.com Visit our Community Safety Data Portal for complete stats and crime data within York Region. Crime prevention is our shared responsibility. Learn more about Operation Streetview Prepared by:    Constable Kevin Nebrija                       25-73521                       May 5 47 Don Hillock Dr. Aurora, ON  L4G 0S7 TF: 1-866-876-5423Contact Us A 29-year-old Mississauga man has been arrested in connection with a 2024 shooting in Vaughan York Regional Police were called to an industrial yard at Highway 27 and Highway 407 where a complainant had arrived at work to find the windows of the main door shattered Multiple vehicles within the lot also appeared to have been struck by bullets Security video at the premises shows a man entering on foot and discharging a firearm toward the front doors there were no injuries as the premises and vehicles were unoccupied at the time Brandon Morgan was charged on April 25 with: reckless discharge of a firearm; mischief to property over $5,000; and possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order YorkPolice seek witnesses for vehicle arson caught on camera in VaughanBy Aarjavee RaajOpens in new windowPublished: May 02 Police are searching for witnesses after a parked vehicle was deliberately set on fire in the Vaughan in an incident captured on video Officers were called to a plaza parking lot near Steeles Avenue West and Yonge Street at around 2 a.m. on April 5, where they found the vehicle “fully engulfed in flames,” police say. Video surveillance of the area that captured the incident shows a white Honda Odyssey entering the parking lot and circling the area before stopping near the BMW. A suspect is then seen exiting the Odyssey from the passenger’s side and pouring an accelerant on the vehicle before deliberately setting it on fire and fleeing the scene. The vehicle was identified as a black 2023 BMW M4. Police have since notified the owner of the vehicle. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously. York76-year-old fatally struck by vehicle in Vaughan, police sayBy Jermaine WilsonOpens in new windowPublished: April 26 A 76-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning in Vaughan York Regional police confirmed they were called to the area of Highway 7 and Martin Grove Road at approximately 1:30 a.m they say the man was transported to hospital where he later died Police say the driver of the vehicle remained on scene but note no charges have been laid at this time Highway 7 remains closed from Woodstream Boulevard to west of the intersection and Martin Grove Road is closed from Woodstream Boulevard to Andrew Park Drivers are advised to expect closures in the area to last “several hours,” they wrote to social media Fatal Collision Investigation at Hwy 7 and Martin Grove Rd has resulted in a road closure. Hwy 7 from Woodstream Blvd to west of Intersection, and Martin Grove Rd from Woodstream Blvd to Andrew Pk. Expect delays as the road is expected to be closed for several hours. pic.twitter.com/v3Q0pwxQE3 As the investigation continues, police are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit. Fatal Collision Investigation at Hwy 7 and Martin Grove Rd has resulted in a road closure. Hwy 7 from Woodstream Blvd to west of Intersection, and Martin Grove Rd from Woodstream Blvd to Andrew Pk. 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