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Easter parade a show of support for Newmarket Health Centre (12 photos)

Easter parade a show of support for Newmarket Health Centre (12 photos)

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Newmarket, United We Stand video captures town's spirit of resilience

Newmarket, United We Stand video captures town's spirit of resilience

Newmarket’s deputy mayor spearheaded a video project with local community leaders, politicians, musicians, entrepreneurs and residents that’s about the strength found in togetherness 'when our backs are against the wall'
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Newmarket lights up the night on Good Friday (6 photos)

Newmarket lights up the night on Good Friday (6 photos)

'Light symbolizes hope and it only takes a spark or flame to light up a whole life'
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Province reports highest daily increase in COVID-19-related deaths

Province reports highest daily increase in COVID-19-related deaths

There are now more than 2,800 reported recoveries from the virus
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Second Harvest launches COVID-19 food rescue initiative

Second Harvest launches COVID-19 food rescue initiative

A federal government multi-million funding program that matches food donors to food rescuers will help Newmarket agencies
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Child care centres temporarily prevented from charging parents fees

Child care centres temporarily prevented from charging parents fees

During the COVID-19 outbreak, parents cannot lose their child care space because they are not paying fees
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Newmarket long-term care centres among spike of COVID-19 outbreaks

Newmarket long-term care centres among spike of COVID-19 outbreaks

York Region public health reports an additional 52 confirmed cases, including three more in Newmarket, to total 656 today, April 10
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Coronavirus outbreak at Markham home for adults with disabilities causes staff to walk off job

Coronavirus outbreak at Markham home for adults with disabilities causes staff to walk off job

A Markham home for adults with disabilities is in dire need of help after an outbreak of the novel coronavirus caused staff to walk off the job, leaving residents unattended.
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Ontario watchdog dealing with 'hundreds' of complaints during COVID-19 state of emergency

Ontario watchdog dealing with 'hundreds' of complaints during COVID-19 state of emergency

The Ontario Ombudsman is setting up phone lines in provincial jails and has handled close to 100 calls from young people in care and in youth justice facilities
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Pandemic one more opportunity for criminals to exploit

Pandemic one more opportunity for criminals to exploit

'Scammers find new and innovative ways to target potential victims, including seniors,' Competition Bureau says
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