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'Golden opportunity for York Region:' Location of 4th subway station confirmed

'Golden opportunity for York Region:' Location of 4th subway station confirmed

Yonge North Subway extension will travel through Clarke Avenue in Thornhill
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Videos capture tornado, emotional return to damaged home in Barrie

Videos capture tornado, emotional return to damaged home in Barrie

Environment and Climate Change Canada has confirmed it was an EF-2 tornado, which is classified as a twister with wind speeds of 180 to 220 km/h
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Body of 16-year-old found in Whitchurch-Stouffville is suspected homicide

Body of 16-year-old found in Whitchurch-Stouffville is suspected homicide

Body found in ditch near Woodbine Avenue and Vivian Road
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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

Newmarket nears 2 weeks without any new cases; York Region reports 4 new cases, as Rt number indicates higher transmission of Delta variant; Ontario reports 159 new cases, 10 more deaths, as active cases drop to 1,403 — lowest since last Sept. 6
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Police seek person of interest in 2 Markham armed robberies (3 photos)

Police seek person of interest in 2 Markham armed robberies (3 photos)

Police say a suspect threatened employees with a firearm when demanding drugs
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Christmas comes early in Newmarket with Abuse Hurts fundraiser July 24

Christmas comes early in Newmarket with Abuse Hurts fundraiser July 24

Bring a toy or gift to the family event at Market Brewing Co.
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Make today memorable
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CANADA: The dark history of malnourished residential school students who were used as nutrition test subjects

CANADA: The dark history of malnourished residential school students who were used as nutrition test subjects

Many students were already suffering from malnutrition because of terrible conditions at residential schools. In the eyes of researchers, this made them ideal test subjects
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Newmarket to open open indoor recreational facilities July 19

Newmarket to open open indoor recreational facilities July 19

Fitness Centre, Magna Centre pool set to open July 19
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Newmarket heritage buildings face obstacles in push to make downtown accessible

Newmarket heritage buildings face obstacles in push to make downtown accessible

Rule exempts heritage buildings from accessibility improvements, but the committee hopes to work through it
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