Efforts are underway to ensure all voting locations are accessible to electors in East Gwillimbury. Assistive voting technology, including audio instructions and tactile controls, will be available by appointment at the Civic Centre, located at 19000 Leslie Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily from October 19 to 26. For more information about accessible voting options and accommodations, residents can visit ElectionsEG.ca.

The Town of Newmarket is offering its driveway windrow-clearing pilot program for another winter, with applications opening October 8 for the first 100 eligible households. The service is intended for seniors aged 65 and older and people with disabilities who face financial challenges and have no able-bodied adult in their household available to clear snow. Approved residents will receive the service from November 15 through March 31, 2027, with applications closing November 15 or once all 100 spots are filled.

York Region is receiving nearly $69 million in provincial funding for ambulance and paramedic services, including a 10 per cent increase in base funding. The investment includes money for additional ambulance resources and offloading nurses to help reduce delays when transferring patients to hospital emergency departments. Provincial and regional officials say the funding will help paramedics respond to growing demand and get residents the care they need more quickly.