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Ontario extending three-day pandemic sick leave program to end of 2021

Ontario extending three-day pandemic sick leave program to end of 2021

Critics have panned the policy as insufficient to effectively curb the spread of COVID-19 in workplaces
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'Southlake must be stopped': RNs, RRTs demand health minister end hospital's plan for 'unsafe' ICU care

'Southlake must be stopped': RNs, RRTs demand health minister end hospital's plan for 'unsafe' ICU care

Nurses are rallying outside Christine Elliott’s office in Newmarket demanding that the Ministry of Health take action to prevent 'this wrong-headed plan from being implemented,' says ONA president
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Historical Night of Illumination returns to Sharon Temple with live music, food

Historical Night of Illumination returns to Sharon Temple with live music, food

Tickets are available now for the Sept. 10 event, which dates back to 1831
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VIDEO: Investigation continues into Vaughan parking lot sex assault

VIDEO: Investigation continues into Vaughan parking lot sex assault

Police have released a new video of the suspect
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Dr. Margaret Arkinstall Park splash pad closing early for construction

Dr. Margaret Arkinstall Park splash pad closing early for construction

Newmarket's first accessible splash pad closing mid-September to complete construction work
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On the Campaign Trail: Afghanistan, Liberals down in polls, mudslinging

On the Campaign Trail: Afghanistan, Liberals down in polls, mudslinging

Our Newmarket-Aurora federal election pundits talk about international crisis, the latest polling and negativity in the campaign
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Halloween spookfest makes terrifying return to Canada's Wonderland

Halloween spookfest makes terrifying return to Canada's Wonderland

The Vaughan park is currently hiring talented monsters and ghouls with the right freaky stuff
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Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic offered at Newmarket Legion Wednesday

Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic offered at Newmarket Legion Wednesday

It's one of six pop-up clinics being offered in York Region this week
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COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Tuesday

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

4 new cases in Newmarket, 25 are active; York Region confirms 52 new cases, 1 more death, with 59.4% of 582 cases in last 7 days are unvaccinated; Ontario reports 525 new cases, 5 more deaths (3 are dated), as 7-day average of new cases hits 702
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Newmarket considers permitted locations for alternate massage businesses

Newmarket considers permitted locations for alternate massage businesses

The zoning is required in the wake of the town's decision to ban body rub parlours, issue licences for personal wellness establishments
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