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Despite premier's declaration, not all Newmarket grocery stores, pharmacies closed today

Despite premier's declaration, not all Newmarket grocery stores, pharmacies closed today

Vince's Market, the Walmart Supercentre, Shoppers Drug Mart, and some restaurants for take-out, are open
Bradford long-term care workers hold protest for more protection

Bradford long-term care workers hold protest for more protection

The Ontario Health Coalition is calling on the provincial government to provide more testing, personal protective equipment and respect for human rights at long-term care centres
COVID-19 cases continue to climb with total over 6,000 for Ontario

COVID-19 cases continue to climb with total over 6,000 for Ontario

Ontario’s chief medical officer issued new guidelines for who should receive COVID-19 tests
New online hub will support seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

New online hub will support seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

Volunteer organizations can visit the site and post volunteer opportunities in their communities
No social gatherings for Easter, Passover weekend, Town advises — or face fines

No social gatherings for Easter, Passover weekend, Town advises — or face fines

And that also means no walks with friends, dinner parties and backyard campfires, says the Town of Newmarket as it moves to stronger enforcement of COVID-19 emergency orders
York Region COVID-19 cases hit 604, with 46 more today

York Region COVID-19 cases hit 604, with 46 more today

Northern municipalities see jump of seven new cases confirmed today, April 9 — in Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina
Easter guests must be virtual, York Region medical officer of health reminds

Easter guests must be virtual, York Region medical officer of health reminds

While Easter, Passover and Ramadan are celebrations typically shared with family and friends, the COVID-19 pandemic has put that on hold this year, Dr. Karim Kurji says
'It's the least we can do': Newmarket restaurant treats Southlake staff to Italian meal

'It's the least we can do': Newmarket restaurant treats Southlake staff to Italian meal

'We had a phone call an hour later from one of the doctors thanking us and everybody was in the background shouting out their thanks,' Molisana Bakery co-owner says
Stressed out by COVID-19 crisis? Here are some ways to get back on track

Stressed out by COVID-19 crisis? Here are some ways to get back on track

It's a good time to re-examine your boundaries, social worker Mary Charron advises in her monthly column
Ontario COVID-19 deaths reach 200, an increase of 26 since yesterday

Ontario COVID-19 deaths reach 200, an increase of 26 since yesterday

The province is reporting its second-highest daily caseload increase since the pandemic began — yesterday was the highest