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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 cases up by two to 132; resolved cases up by two to 28
Event organizer creates national network to make, distribute cloth masks

Event organizer creates national network to make, distribute cloth masks

You can join the initiative that's providing facilities with needed cloth masks — some with designer flair
23-year-old Vaughan man among 5 more COVID-19 deaths in York Region

23-year-old Vaughan man among 5 more COVID-19 deaths in York Region

Newmarket continues to see an increase in outbreak cases, up from 77 to 83 today — 63 per cent of its 132 cases 
Workers needed for farms, food processing companies, grocery retail: MPP

Workers needed for farms, food processing companies, grocery retail: MPP

'Ontario’s agri-food sector needs to operate at full capacity to keep store shelves full and food on kitchen tables,' says Christine Elliott, MPP for Newmarket-Aurora.
Requests for seniors programs continue to grow during pandemic: CHATS

Requests for seniors programs continue to grow during pandemic: CHATS

'The outbreak has left us with a lot of emotions that cannot be expressed in words, but I can feel their gratitude and hope that when this is over, we really need to give each other a big hug,' says volunteer
With 'wet signings' still needed in many cases, lawyers use parking lots to handle documents

With 'wet signings' still needed in many cases, lawyers use parking lots to handle documents

'We’ve done wills the same way for 600 years and here’s an opportunity to accomplish safety and security and let people get the important documents done,' says attorney general
Province changes emergency orders to allow community gardens

Province changes emergency orders to allow community gardens

A provincewide effort to lobby the government to declare community gardens essential has paid off
Newmarket lights up in support of frontline workers, Nova Scotia victims (10 photos)

Newmarket lights up in support of frontline workers, Nova Scotia victims (10 photos)

Residents lit candles, shared prayers and reflections across town last night in honour of our first responders on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 22 people who tragically lost their lives in Nova Scotia last weekend
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 has 130 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and another resident has died
LIVE: Prime Minister announces aid for fish, seafood workers

LIVE: Prime Minister announces aid for fish, seafood workers

PM praises fish and seafood workers for keeping Canada fed during COVID-19 pandemic