The Garnet A. Williams Community Centre in Vaughan has reopened after undergoing renovations, marking a significant development in the local community.

The City of Vaughan plans to invest significantly in infrastructure, with a proposed 3% property tax increase for 2024. The capital budget includes $81.7 million for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, $57.3 million for North Maple Regional Park Development, and $43.4 million for water main replacement and road reconstruction.

A man from York Region has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. The York Regional Police are involved in the case.

The City of Vaughan is considering a 3% property tax increase for 2024, with plans to make significant investments in infrastructure. This move aims to support the city's growth and development, ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of public services and facilities.

A Kleinburg man, identified as 36-year-old Roberto Lowndes, died after being shot in North York on Saturday morning. Toronto police responded to a call about a man lying on the road near Wilson Avenue and Highway 400 at around 6:30 a.m. Authorities are seeking information from the public regarding the incident.

The inclusion of Vaughan’s McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Ontario's realty plan has raised concerns about the potential sale of the collection. Stakeholders are worried about the implications for the art collection and its future.

A section of Major Mackenzie Drive West in Vaughan is temporarily closed for road work, impacting local traffic in the York Region.

Vaughan residents express frustration over the air traffic in and out of Toronto’s Pearson Airport, highlighting local concerns about noise and disruption.

A man was stabbed early Sunday morning during a large bar fight in Scarborough, resulting in life-threatening injuries. Toronto police responded to the incident at around 3:15 a.m. near Kennedy Road and Finch Avenue East, where several people also suffered minor injuries. The situation is still developing.

Four individuals have been arrested following a stabbing incident at Don Mills subway station in Toronto. The police received multiple reports of teenagers with knives at the station around 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a victim with a serious stab wound who was subsequently taken to the hospital. Train services at Don Mills station have been disrupted, causing delays in the area.

A man from Brampton has been charged with sexual assault while impersonating a police officer. The incident highlights serious criminal behavior and the misuse of authority.

A woman is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a vehicle in Durham. The incident highlights concerns about public safety and traffic accidents in the region.

The second annual Kidpreneur event is scheduled to take place at Vaughan Mills on September 16-17, focusing on youth entrepreneurship and providing a platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses.

A construction crew and York Region staff collaborated to save 40 snapping turtles in Vaughan, highlighting a successful wildlife rescue effort in the local area.

The City of Vaughan is conducting a traffic study on Lawford Road to assess and address traffic-related issues in the area. The study aims to gather data and insights to improve traffic management and safety.

The Scope News discussed the revitalization of Toronto’s backstreets and laneways, featuring interviews with locals involved in the efforts. A former Ryerson student developed a mobile app that crowdsources accessibility information for public and private spaces, displayed on an interactive map. The program also covered Ryerson students' favorite campus hangout spots, with the episode airing live on January 18, 2016.

In this article, Brian Capitao explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybernetics, and human consciousness. He references Stephen Hawking's warning about the potential dangers of advanced AI and discusses the concept of cybernetics as a feedback system for both living and automated systems. Capitao delves into the work of AI researcher Ray Kurzweil and physicist Leonard Mlodinow, touching on the evolution of human consciousness and the role of neural networks in learning. The article also examines David Chalmers' 'hard problem' of consciousness and includes insights from Toronto-based actor AJ Jaywar on the spiritual aspect of consciousness. The piece further explores Ken Wilber's integral system of transcendence and Michio Kaku's ideas on cosmic consciousness. Neuroscientist Stuart Hameroff's quantum theory-based views on consciousness are also discussed. Capitao concludes by suggesting that understanding cybernetics and consciousness could impact various aspects of society, including foreign policy, art, and therapy, and posits that science and religion may both offer explanations for the nature of reality.