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COVID-19 outbreak linked to Markham basketball tournament

COVID-19 outbreak linked to Markham basketball tournament

The Battle Arena has been fined under the Reopening Act for failure to maintain contact lists and attendee information
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Elections Canada jobs available ahead of Sept. 20

Elections Canada jobs available ahead of Sept. 20

Most of the jobs, which pay $17.22 to $23.44 per hour, are for Election Day but also for advance polls
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Southlake at Capacity: Finding space for moms, babies 'like chess game'

Southlake at Capacity: Finding space for moms, babies 'like chess game'

Part 3 in a series reveals the challenges the dedicated team at the physically constrained Newmarket hospital faces with 2,600 deliveries annually, while advancing the complex care programs
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Newmarket gets to its feet at final Music in the Park concert (30 photos)

Newmarket gets to its feet at final Music in the Park concert (30 photos)

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What's Coming Up at Newmarket Council: Massage parlour zoning, library funding

What's Coming Up at Newmarket Council: Massage parlour zoning, library funding

Town council to discuss zoning amendments to make licensing system for massage parlours possible
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Heritage Newmarket house to become Black-led community centre

Heritage Newmarket house to become Black-led community centre

On Sept. 1 the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association takes possession of the historic Quaker Hollingshead House, also known as the Hermit House
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Malfunctioning air conditioner cause of Newmarket townhouse fire

Malfunctioning air conditioner cause of Newmarket townhouse fire

No injuries reported in the quickly extinguished blaze, Central York Fire Services deputy chief says
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Toronto woman faces murder charge after victim dies in Vaughan stabbing

Toronto woman faces murder charge after victim dies in Vaughan stabbing

The stabbing occurred at a night club on Steeles Aug. 14
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COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Friday

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

10 new cases in Newmarket, active cases jump to 30; York Region confirms 104 new cases, 510 are active, with 67.6% of 586 cases in last 7 days unvaccinated; Ontario reports 781 new cases — 147 fully vaccinated — 17 more deaths (14 dated), as 7-day average of new cases reaches 665
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Newmarket Group of Artists moves outdoors for 13th annual art walk

Newmarket Group of Artists moves outdoors for 13th annual art walk

There will 23 artists at 12 different venues across town, including artists' studios and driveways, Sept. 11 and 12
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