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Decision to re-open York Regional Forest welcomed by Newmarket residents

Decision to re-open York Regional Forest welcomed by Newmarket residents

Forcing people onto crowded sidewalks had put more people at risk, Mark Levert says
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Close to half of Ontario's COVID-19 cases have recovered, as total cases exceed 10,000

Close to half of Ontario's COVID-19 cases have recovered, as total cases exceed 10,000

There were 79 fewer cases reported today than yesterday
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LIVE: PM announces 30-day extension of U.S.-Canada border measures

LIVE: PM announces 30-day extension of U.S.-Canada border measures

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces extension of border measures, $306 million for Indigenous businesses
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Impaired driving down, but poll shows drinking at home is up

Impaired driving down, but poll shows drinking at home is up

Respondents said they're drinking more mostly because of a lack of a regular schedule, as well as boredom and stress
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York Region marks first death of a health-care worker due to COVID-19 (Update)

York Region marks first death of a health-care worker due to COVID-19 (Update)

Six of York Region's 63 new cases are in Newmarket, which has 81 cases in total as of today, April 17
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Here's how COVID-19 is changing Newmarket's construction season

Here's how COVID-19 is changing Newmarket's construction season

Residential projects continue, but town halts all capital projects
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Proms cancelled, graduations postponed for York public board students

Proms cancelled, graduations postponed for York public board students

'We recognize that this is disappointing news,' YRDSB education director says, noting physical distancing requirements prompted the decision
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COVID-19 closures lead to 350-plus layoffs at Town of Newmarket

COVID-19 closures lead to 350-plus layoffs at Town of Newmarket

Casual, seasonal, sessional staff who work in the recreation and culture department are off on job-protected leave
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Ontario reports highest number of COVID-19 cases, deaths in single day

Ontario reports highest number of COVID-19 cases, deaths in single day

Nearly half of all Ontario's confirmed cases have now recovered
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Families grapple with removing elderly loved ones from care amid pandemic

Families grapple with removing elderly loved ones from care amid pandemic

'The government should be bending over backwards if people are prepared to take their loved one home, but that’s not what they’re doing'
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