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Ontario reports 639 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 639 new COVID cases Monday

80% of the new cases are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown
COVID-19: Doctor quits Ontario science advisory group, alleges political influence

COVID-19: Doctor quits Ontario science advisory group, alleges political influence

Claims that the science table was sitting on 'important modelling work that projects a grim fall'
Abuse Hurts pop-up coming to Aurora's newly revamped Machell's Alley

Abuse Hurts pop-up coming to Aurora's newly revamped Machell's Alley

The free, family friendly event will include live music, a silent auction, and clothing for sale Aug. 27 and 28
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Don't forget to smile today!
Heat warning in effect: Environment Canada

Heat warning in effect: Environment Canada

Humidex values from 37 to 40 degrees celsius are possible, Environment Canada says
BEYOND LOCAL: Disaster-mapping drones often neglect deadliest, costliest events and hardest-hit areas

BEYOND LOCAL: Disaster-mapping drones often neglect deadliest, costliest events and hardest-hit areas

Drones are increasingly being used in disaster management
Victory not always on battlefield, says father whose soldier son was killed in Afghanistan

Victory not always on battlefield, says father whose soldier son was killed in Afghanistan

'The Taliban are not afraid of guns and bombs; they’re afraid of school children with school books. That’s why (Kevin) went,' says Fred McKay
COVID-19 Q and A: How many vaccinated people are getting infected?

COVID-19 Q and A: How many vaccinated people are getting infected?

As the delta variant spreads, vaccinated people are questioning their risk of infection, however, severe symptoms in vaccinated people are rare
As temperatures soar, birds begin thinking about winter flights

As temperatures soar, birds begin thinking about winter flights

Depending on where they want to spend the winter months determines when they have to depart from our neighbourhood, says outdoors columnist
Cyclists push for bike lanes on Newmarket's Prospect Street

Cyclists push for bike lanes on Newmarket's Prospect Street

Cycle Newmarket advocates for a simpler process to get more bike lanes