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BEYOND LOCAL: Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness. Here's how to prevent it

BEYOND LOCAL: Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness. Here's how to prevent it

Macular degeneration can result in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field
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101-year-old woman is 51st Newmarket resident to die with COVID-19

101-year-old woman is 51st Newmarket resident to die with COVID-19

The number of COVID-19 related fatalities in York Region has reached 743
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Richmond Hill man faces careless driving charges after passenger caught hanging out of vehicle

Richmond Hill man faces careless driving charges after passenger caught hanging out of vehicle

The 29-year-old passenger also faces charges as a result
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No charges for COVID-19 violations in York Region as province entered step 2

No charges for COVID-19 violations in York Region as province entered step 2

More than 400 inspections were carried out between June 28 and July 4
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Newmarket bans single-use plastics at facilities, events

Newmarket bans single-use plastics at facilities, events

Items such as plastic cutlery, straws, stir sticks and black plastic will no longer be provided
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York Catholic board accepting new student registration, high school assessments

York Catholic board accepting new student registration, high school assessments

Online registrations and virtual assessments will take place throughout the summer
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Youth hanging out, skateboarding downtown continue to trouble Newmarket business owner

Youth hanging out, skateboarding downtown continue to trouble Newmarket business owner

The town has increased enforcement and added flower planters to the area, yet more needs to be done, Grant Buckley says
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Pet owner charged after dog left in hot vehicle for 3 hours at Vaughan Mills

Pet owner charged after dog left in hot vehicle for 3 hours at Vaughan Mills

Police are reminding pet owners never to leave their animal unattended in the car
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Only Moderna vaccine currently available for ages 18+ in York Region

Only Moderna vaccine currently available for ages 18+ in York Region

The change will be in place at all public health-led vaccination clinics until at least July 18
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Young fundraising duo giving again with $1,000 donation to Newmarket shelter

Young fundraising duo giving again with $1,000 donation to Newmarket shelter

Next up is Manha and Laiba's third annual campaign to fill backpacks for students in need next fall
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