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Newmarket shares signs of optimism, gratitude for frontline workers (16 photos)

Newmarket shares signs of optimism, gratitude for frontline workers (16 photos)

Thank you, Newmarket, for helping to keep spirits high
Three residents die of COVID-19 at Newmarket long-term care home

Three residents die of COVID-19 at Newmarket long-term care home

Newmarket saw its single largest daily increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases today, with 18 new cases bringing its total to 105
Now is not the time to shop local if you're at the cottage, FOCA advises

Now is not the time to shop local if you're at the cottage, FOCA advises

As concerns increase about cottagers relocating to their second homes during the pandemic, the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Association has a message
Ontario again reporting highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases

Ontario again reporting highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases in Newmarket continue to steadily climb, now totalling 87
LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says government, opposition 'very close' to striking deal to resume Parliament

LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says government, opposition 'very close' to striking deal to resume Parliament

Trudeau says conservatives are stalling proposal to hold weekly, virtual sittings of Parliament; House of Commons could resume with all 338 MPs if accord isn't reached
Custody agreements must be followed, even during pandemic, lawyers say

Custody agreements must be followed, even during pandemic, lawyers say

'It is important for the children to be able to see both parents,' says Mark Epstein
York Region COVID-19 cases soar to 1,034

York Region COVID-19 cases soar to 1,034

COVID-19 cases acquired as a result of an institutional outbreak has become the major cause of transmission in Newmarket
Jason McCoy harnesses 'power of music' to help fight COVID-19 (VIDEO)

Jason McCoy harnesses 'power of music' to help fight COVID-19 (VIDEO)

Proceeds from We Are One going toward the Red Cross COVID-19 relief efforts, including International Red Cross and Global Citizen
VIDEO: Elbows sore from working at the dining room table?

VIDEO: Elbows sore from working at the dining room table?

With many of us away from our ergonomic desks and working from home, painful tennis elbow — which doesn't only come from playing tennis — is on the rise, Newmarket athletic therapist Jen Mark says
'Reckless, selfish' seasonal residents strongly urged to stay away

'Reckless, selfish' seasonal residents strongly urged to stay away

“The people who may cause an increase in sickness and death should be restricted, not those of us being responsible," Midland resident says.