Novae Res Urbis - Greater Toronto Area Edition was first published in June 1998 to cover planning, development and transportation issues in the four GTA regions—Halton, Peel, York and Durham—and later expanded to include Hamilton, Niagara and Simcoe, and their respective local municipalities. Its focus is on helping decision-makers stay current on municipal and regional affairs in the '905' area. The newsletter is published weekly, 50 times a year, and is delivered on Wednesday mornings by email to paid subscribers.