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Legion's Remembrance Day ceremony honours Newmarket veterans (14 photos)

Legion's Remembrance Day ceremony honours Newmarket veterans (14 photos)

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Ontario reports 480 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 480 new COVID cases Monday

The latest updates noted 238 recoveries and two new death
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Santa Under the Stars parade returning to Aurora after COVID-19 pause

Santa Under the Stars parade returning to Aurora after COVID-19 pause

'The only way we could go to a traditional parade is because of the choices the community has made in getting vaccinated,' town's special events coordinator says
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The Streets: Ottawa faces calls to step up on veteran homelessness

The Streets: Ottawa faces calls to step up on veteran homelessness

“Addictions, that's something that goes hand in hand with mental health and with homelessness,” Newmarket Afghan war veteran says
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Make today great!
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BOOK TIME: 4 picture books to celebrate fall, Remembrance Day

BOOK TIME: 4 picture books to celebrate fall, Remembrance Day

Books columnist and blogger Lisa Day celebrates the season with new and old picture books
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Here are 10 ways to use the 'fall back hour' to work toward sustainability

Here are 10 ways to use the 'fall back hour' to work toward sustainability

Scouts Canada is introducing kids to sustainability through a fun and engaging eight-week challenge – free for all kids to join in online
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LETTER: York Region residents, it’s time to wake up and smell the asphalt

LETTER: York Region residents, it’s time to wake up and smell the asphalt

Can we grow in a way that we won't regret, questions letter writer, in wake of York Region council's vote for low-density settlement 
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Hunters required to know laws for firearms: York Regional Police

Hunters required to know laws for firearms: York Regional Police

Police anticipating an increased number of hunters this season
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OUTDOORS: As human snowbirds flock south, snow buntings arrive

OUTDOORS: As human snowbirds flock south, snow buntings arrive

'Perhaps our open, rolling farm fields are a close equal to the rolling Arctic tundra they call home,' says columnist of birds who fly south to our region in the winter
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