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LETTER: York Region's decision supports urban sprawl, moves us closer to climate crisis

LETTER: York Region's decision supports urban sprawl, moves us closer to climate crisis

Regional council's move to allow some development in protected greenspaces is 'ill considered' at a critical time, letter writer says
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Take a second to enjoy your surroundings!
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RBC targeted in Newmarket protest against fossil fuel use (6 photos)

RBC targeted in Newmarket protest against fossil fuel use (6 photos)

Residents of Newmarket joined a global protest Oct. 29, calling on Canada's biggest bank to 'stop funding climate destruction and the violation of Indigenous rights'
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Area farm offers opportunity to hang out with alpacas (6 photos)

Area farm offers opportunity to hang out with alpacas (6 photos)

'If I’ve had a stressful day, I just come out here, feed them and hang out with them – it always makes me feel better,' says co-owner of Oro-Medonte estate
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Good Neighbours of York Region Association marks 2nd anniversary of community kindness

Good Neighbours of York Region Association marks 2nd anniversary of community kindness

'Our communities are made stronger when kind-hearted individuals go the extra mile to care for our neighbours and enhance the well-being of others,' says Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti of the association
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'You have to keep at it': Environmental champion pitches solar parking lots in Newmarket

'You have to keep at it': Environmental champion pitches solar parking lots in Newmarket

Town receptive, could install panels at parking lot for new Mulock Park
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Health ministry says $39M to Ontario optometrists meant as 'starting point' to discussions

Health ministry says $39M to Ontario optometrists meant as 'starting point' to discussions

'No credible evidence has been provided to substantiate how the OAO’s overhead costs were calculated,' says ministry spokesperson
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Vaccine mandate debate spills into talks on Aurora's diversity, inclusivity plan

Vaccine mandate debate spills into talks on Aurora's diversity, inclusivity plan

Can a workplace imposing COVID-19 vaccination mandate truly be inclusive, councillor questions
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CHEF'S TABLE: Memories of yesteryear and the great debate over the worst Halloween candy

CHEF'S TABLE: Memories of yesteryear and the great debate over the worst Halloween candy

Daniel and his family still have spirited disagreements over Molasses Kisses; As kids, his siblings' disdain for the treat was to his benefit
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Ontario reports 356 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 356 new COVID cases Saturday

In Newmarket, 1 new case, 11 active cases, no active outbreaks, 86.4% of eligible residents are fully vaccinated
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