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Accelerate Business Recovery Hub expands across York Region

Accelerate Business Recovery Hub expands across York Region

The province has invested $463,500 to expand the program that has been helping local businesses get back on their feet
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Ontario reports 636 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 636 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 367 recoveries and two deaths that occurred over the last month
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Addiction Services York Region rebrands to reflect growing presence

Addiction Services York Region rebrands to reflect growing presence

The Aurora-based agency has changed its name to Addiction Services Central Ontario to better reflect where its treatment services, support and assistance are available
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Take a second to enjoy your surroundings!
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Hospice partners with local businesses to spread hope, support ahead of holidays

Hospice partners with local businesses to spread hope, support ahead of holidays

Hope Hospice holiday hampers offer a variety of local products in two options: Fun & Pamper, and Food &  Drink
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Canadian Tire Christmas Trail returns for COVID safe, immersive holiday experience

Canadian Tire Christmas Trail returns for COVID safe, immersive holiday experience

Tickets for the drive-thru holiday activity begin on Monday, Nov. 8 at 10:30, with more tickets being released every week
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Newmarket brings back street parking ban this winter

Newmarket brings back street parking ban this winter

Restrictions are in effect until April 15, from 2 to 6 a.m.
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Try these documentary films to learn more on food sustainability

Try these documentary films to learn more on food sustainability

In this week's Ask the Nutritionist, Nonie De Long's list includes Kiss the Ground, the popular documentary narrated by Woody Harrelson about regenerative agriculture and the importance of holistic solutions for soil, farmers and ecosystems
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Newmarket's Sacred Heart High celebrates diversity with textile art installation

Newmarket's Sacred Heart High celebrates diversity with textile art installation

This is the 13th quilt installed in a project by artist Nadine Williams called The Fabric of Our Being project
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Remember This, Newmarket: Infamy of Rebellion's Lount put 'other brother' in history's shadow

Remember This, Newmarket: Infamy of Rebellion's Lount put 'other brother' in history's shadow

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod tells the story of prosperous surveyor and landowner George Lount — Newmarket's first real estate agent — whose brother was hung for his part in the Rebellion of 1837
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