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Province fast tracks bill halting York Region's sewage plans

Province fast tracks bill halting York Region's sewage plans

Government passes second and third readings of the bill, which impacts a long-awaited solution that is key to growth in Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Aurora
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'The precedent is very significant': Newmarket mayor on losing end in greenbelt development decision

'The precedent is very significant': Newmarket mayor on losing end in greenbelt development decision

York Region council votes for park development on greenbelt lands in Markham, Vaughan despite opposition from staff, agricultural federation
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Pickering College graduate publishes children's book about Parkinson's disease

Pickering College graduate publishes children's book about Parkinson's disease

Sales of Sasha Au Yong's book, Something's Different About Grandpa, supports Parkinson Canada
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COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Wednesday

COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Wednesday

No new cases in Newmarket, with outbreaks active at Newmarket Health Centre and 1 workplace; York Region confirms 17 new cases, of which 11 are unvaccinated, as active cases drop to 172; Ontario reports 304 new cases, 4 more deaths, with 3,435 active cases — lowest since Aug. 14
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Vaughan man charged with murder of 19-year-old woman

Vaughan man charged with murder of 19-year-old woman

Investigation began in May after a woman was found deceased at a North Park Road residence
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Vaughan spas among 8 charges for COVID-19 offences

Vaughan spas among 8 charges for COVID-19 offences

Two different spas were charged for individuals not wearing face masks
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Plans to 'enhance' landscaping at Newmarket's Mulock property

Plans to 'enhance' landscaping at Newmarket's Mulock property

Planners recommending some tree removal, landscape-based art in early design stages
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Enjoy the little things.
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Joining Great Canadian Baking Show 'goose-bumpy' moment for Aurora’s Steve Levitt

Joining Great Canadian Baking Show 'goose-bumpy' moment for Aurora’s Steve Levitt

His passion for 'the science of baking' began with the quest to create the perfect chocolate chip cookie
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York Simcoe hockey teams gather winter clothing for those in need

York Simcoe hockey teams gather winter clothing for those in need

The Hockey 4 Community drive resulted in hundreds of coats, hats and mittens donated to local organizations, including Coats for Kids, Blue Door, Inn From the Cold and Belinda's Place
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