Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Newmarket News and Information

Despite coronavirus concerns, Casino Rama staying open (UPDATE)

Union has pleaded with casino operator to temporarily close facility; MP says employees 'have a right to be concerned' about the risks

Mar 14, 2020 6:53 PM Read more >

York police shut down Richmond Hill community resource centre

Collision reporting centre remains open, but expect delays due to COVID-19 visitor screening

Mar 14, 2020 6:12 PM Read more >

Southlake Regional Health Centre has opened COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Changes were also made to its visitor policy

Mar 14, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

'Topsy-turvy times': School closure needed to stop COVID-19 spread, many agree

Though many students and parents have questions about the 2-week closure impacting schools, daycares, school buses, before- and after-school programs, continuing education

Mar 14, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Ontario suspends personal prison visits due to COVD-19

Professional visits, including legal counsel, will continue

Mar 14, 2020 12:05 AM Read more >

Seneca College suspends in-person classes

All sporting, social events on and off campus cancelled at least until end of April

Mar 13, 2020 9:56 PM Read more >

York public health experiencing 'significant' volume of COVID-19 calls

Only call if you are a priority case; public health's ability to 'properly manage the COVID-19 situation in our community' depends on it

Mar 13, 2020 9:24 PM Read more >

Newmarket chamber cancels spring home show

An alternate date for the event, which is the largest home show in York Region, will be announced in the future

Mar 13, 2020 6:06 PM Read more >

Town of Newmarket closes facilities, cancels all programs

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Town of Newmarket will be closing all recreation and culture facilities, including the Magna Centre and public library, and is cancelling all programs, drop-in activities and March break camps

Mar 13, 2020 5:55 PM Read more >