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Collision rate drops 40% on York regional roads in 2020

Collision rate drops 40% on York regional roads in 2020

Annual traffic volumes decreased by 20 per cent to 50 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to York Region annual traveller safety report
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Newmarket council returns to chambers for first time in 18 months

Newmarket council returns to chambers for first time in 18 months

As the town continues to lift COVID-19 restrictions, councillors and residents now have the option of attending meetings in person or virtually
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'You cannot rely on your age to protect you': York Region urges more COVID-19 vaccinations for young adults

'You cannot rely on your age to protect you': York Region urges more COVID-19 vaccinations for young adults

Residents aged 25 to 29 have the lowest vaccination rate in York Region
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Newmarket neighbourhood celebrates 'Howl-oween' with pups on parade (12 photos)

Newmarket neighbourhood celebrates 'Howl-oween' with pups on parade (12 photos)

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'To them, it's a million bucks:' Newmarket volunteer knows shoebox campaign brings hope to children

'To them, it's a million bucks:' Newmarket volunteer knows shoebox campaign brings hope to children

Heather Gonsalves has donated more than 1,000 shoeboxes filled with school supplies, toys, clothes and hygiene products to children in need as part of Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child — and she could use your help now
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Ontario reports 422 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 422 new COVID cases Monday

11 million Ontarians are now fully vaccinated
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Young sisters supporting Newmarket's homeless shelter with holiday fundraiser

Young sisters supporting Newmarket's homeless shelter with holiday fundraiser

Manha and Laiba Yusuf are selling pointsettias and fruit and nut platters to raise funds for Inn From the Cold
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Make today great!
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Newmarket's undead take over downtown on Halloween (15 photos)

Newmarket's undead take over downtown on Halloween (15 photos)

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Dietary changes, targeted holistic therapies may help with childhood asthma

Dietary changes, targeted holistic therapies may help with childhood asthma

In this week's Ask the Nutritionist column, Nonie De Long examines some of the reasons for the increase of the condition, as well as guidelines for determining its root causes
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