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York Region calls on businesses to stay COVID safe, in wake of recent violations

York Region calls on businesses to stay COVID safe, in wake of recent violations

Some businesses have been 'relaxed' on public health measures, associate medical officer of health says
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Standoff with armed woman barricaded inside Newmarket house resolves peacefully

Standoff with armed woman barricaded inside Newmarket house resolves peacefully

York Regional Police say the incident Saturday in Quaker Hill was the result of a person in crisis
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Ontario reports 694 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 694 new COVID cases Monday

The latest update noted 540 recoveries and zero deaths
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Newmarket, Aurora twinkletoes return to dance floor to support Easter Seals kids

Newmarket, Aurora twinkletoes return to dance floor to support Easter Seals kids

The popular annual fundraiser, which was forced to be a wallflower in 2020 due to COVID-19, is returning to Aurora’s Royal Venetian Oct. 7
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Don't forget to smile today!
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BEYOND LOCAL: Parasites and their hosts are in an ‘arms race’ for survival – with evolutionary consequences

BEYOND LOCAL: Parasites and their hosts are in an ‘arms race’ for survival – with evolutionary consequences

Studying Icelandic rock ptarmigan has taught researchers about the relationships between hosts and parasites
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Farmers pushing for sustainability during federal election campaign

Farmers pushing for sustainability during federal election campaign

OFA advocating for environmental sustainability for agri-food sector, a fair carbon pricing policy, revisions to the business risk management program, access to skilled labour
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From stage to both sides of the camera, Marquee finds 'blessing in disguise' during pandemic

From stage to both sides of the camera, Marquee finds 'blessing in disguise' during pandemic

Magna Hoedown grant helps Aurora-based non-profit transition to making movies
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What you need to know about the Newmarket-Aurora riding

What you need to know about the Newmarket-Aurora riding

With the federal election set for Sept. 20, here is all the information you need about the riding
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Myths, 'corporate-endorsed guidelines' give saturated fats a bad rap

Myths, 'corporate-endorsed guidelines' give saturated fats a bad rap

In this week's Ask the Nutritionist column, Nonie De Long answers a reader's query about the difference in saturated fats in plant-based and animal products
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