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Resident of Eagle Terrace is Newmarket's first COVID-19 death

Resident of Eagle Terrace is Newmarket's first COVID-19 death

York Region marked the largest daily spike in confirmed cases today — 68 — with Newmarket's total cases now reaching 54
VIDEO: Newmarket student choir goes virtual to debut song amid COVID-19 shutdown

VIDEO: Newmarket student choir goes virtual to debut song amid COVID-19 shutdown

Sir William Mulock Secondary School's national award-winning Enter A Cappella performs That's All I've Got To Say
Use all your senses in spring backyard safari

Use all your senses in spring backyard safari

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has been busy during the pandemic, creating resources that support online learning and reconnect families with nature
Ontario reports 7,470 COVID-19 cases, outbreaks at 24 hospitals

Ontario reports 7,470 COVID-19 cases, outbreaks at 24 hospitals

Institutional outbreaks declared at 16 York Region facilities, including three Newmarket long-term care homes
'Newmarket strong': Family's chalk art aims to lift community spirits

'Newmarket strong': Family's chalk art aims to lift community spirits

9-year-old Reese led the project to give community hope
York Region COVID-19 cases near 700, deaths rise to 29

York Region COVID-19 cases near 700, deaths rise to 29

Institutional outbreaks have increased to 16 at long-term care homes and community care facilities
Are your days blending into one long week?

Are your days blending into one long week?

'Making your bed as your first act of the day gives a sense of accomplishment first thing in the morning,' doctor advises on how to cope with stress during uncertain times
LETTER: We need to make a commitment to support local restaurants

LETTER: We need to make a commitment to support local restaurants

By ordering take-out at least once a week, we can help our eateries survive these terrible times, letter writer says
Ontario cases top 7,000, including 86 long-term care facility outbreaks

Ontario cases top 7,000, including 86 long-term care facility outbreaks

Nine long-term care homes are under COVID-19 protocols in York Region, including three in Newmarket
Newmarket marks largest daily jump in cases, now totalling 47

Newmarket marks largest daily jump in cases, now totalling 47

York Region is reporting 679 cases, including 23 more today, as well as two more COVID-19 related deaths, totalling 26