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Aurora clown launches funny online show for kids during pandemic

Aurora clown launches funny online show for kids during pandemic

'Through my goofy characters, I try to teach children that hard work, persistence, are very important in life,” says Arthur Kantemirov
COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

Community-acquired cases increase in Newmarket; York Region reports 12 new cases, half are community transmission; Ontario reports 100 new cases, percentage of resolved cases dips slightly
COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

3 new cases, including 1 travel, in Newmarket; York Region new cases spike to 18, including 5 travel cases; Ontario confirms 105 new cases, fourth day above 100
ONroute driven to provide 'safe haven' for travellers in COVID era

ONroute driven to provide 'safe haven' for travellers in COVID era

'We were able to act swiftly to limit the spread of the virus in our plazas,' says CEO; Highway-based facilities have also gone cashless
COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

No new cases in York Region, active cases drop to 100, median Rt remains above 1.00; Ontario reports more than 100 cases again
Demand 'extremely high' at provincial parks during pandemic

Demand 'extremely high' at provincial parks during pandemic

'Day-use demand has been much higher than in previous years,' superintendent of area provincial parks says
York U program guides Markham entrepreneurs in scaling up food business

York U program guides Markham entrepreneurs in scaling up food business

'This is actually the first time we've had a set of mentors that is very integrated in the food industry and in the food business,' co-owner of Remix Snacks says
COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

Newmarket active cases continue to decline, now at 3; York Region reports 3 new cases, 2 are travel acquired, and 1 more death; Ontario reports 108 new cases, 1 more death
UPDATE: Southlake Village residents test negative for COVID-19

UPDATE: Southlake Village residents test negative for COVID-19

Suspect outbreak restrictions remain in place at the Newmarket long-term care facility until all COVID-19 tests results are confirmed
'Safe learn or no return': York Region group issues ultimatum to Ford government

'Safe learn or no return': York Region group issues ultimatum to Ford government

'If it's not safe for all, then we should not have anyone return to school,' says organizer of Aug. 24 Facebook live roundtable on safe reopening of schools