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York Region's COVID-19 cases up by 7 to 44, Ontario jumps by 47 to 424 (Update)

York Region's COVID-19 cases up by 7 to 44, Ontario jumps by 47 to 424 (Update)

The region has confirmed additional cases in Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan
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'No play dates, no playgrounds': Backyard fun can help combat pandemic blues

'No play dates, no playgrounds': Backyard fun can help combat pandemic blues

Stay away from the playgrounds and enjoy your backyard
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Bradford biker racing home from South America through COVID-19 pandemic

Bradford biker racing home from South America through COVID-19 pandemic

A trip of a lifetime on his motorcycle that began last December for Lukas Robert King has become a journey through 'Zombieland'
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Happy birthday, Uncle Nick — from a distance

Happy birthday, Uncle Nick — from a distance

A Newmarket family came up with a special way to give birthday wishes to a beloved uncle, while practising social distancing
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COVID-19 case at Newmarket's Southlake hospital likely community spread

COVID-19 case at Newmarket's Southlake hospital likely community spread

The Bradford West Gwillimbury woman in her 30s is in serious condition, Simcoe Muskoka medical officer of health says
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BMO donates $1M to United Way to support vulnerable impacted by pandemic

BMO donates $1M to United Way to support vulnerable impacted by pandemic

The donation supports crisis relief efforts in areas of immediate community needs
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UPDATE: York Region retracts report of first community-spread COVID-19 case

UPDATE: York Region retracts report of first community-spread COVID-19 case

Regional cases bump to 37, including a woman in her 70s at a Markham long-term care home that is experiencing a respiratory outbreak
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Ontario reports 59 more COVID-19 cases, 5 in York Region

Ontario reports 59 more COVID-19 cases, 5 in York Region

As it prepares for the onslaught of travellers returning from March break, Ontario's total confirmed cases are 377 this morning, March 21
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COVID-19: Here are 7 productive ways to cope with social isolation

COVID-19: Here are 7 productive ways to cope with social isolation

Drawing pictures for seniors, donating blood or delivering groceries are some of the ways you can give back to the community and keep busy
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UPDATE: York Region retracts report of community-spread COVID-19 case

UPDATE: York Region retracts report of community-spread COVID-19 case

A woman in her 30s has been hospitalized
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