COVID-19 Local News

Outbreaks at long-term care homes continue to increase across the province; institutional outbreaks are the major cause of transmission in Newmarket

The employee at the Davis and Yonge store has not worked since April 18, according to an email sent to customers by No Frills corporate office last night

The Town of Newmarket and chamber of commerce are launching a 'virtual business support and resiliency centre' that will help small and medium-sized businesses during and post COVID-19

Restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic has created heartbreaking situations for families who are unable to be with their loved ones when they are dying in long-term care facilities

A fourth resident has passed away at Mackenzie Place in Newmarket

Newmarket's Commons Coffee showed its appreciation for York Region paramedics, while also demonstrating people with autism and other disabilities are valued citizens

The Newmarket hospital has released a video encouraging residents needing care to come to the hospital, despite the COVID-19 pandemic

While overall crime rates are down during the COVID-19 pandemic, more drivers are travelling at excessive speeds on nearly empty roads, York Regional Police say

Luka Miljanov hopes to make 100 masks to donate to local long-term care centres

The province is also reporting another 38 deaths attributed to COVID-19