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Newmarket opens first fully accessible splash pad (6 photos)

Newmarket opens first fully accessible splash pad (6 photos)

The $1.4M splash pad at Dr. Margaret Arkinstall Park is complete after pandemic-related construction delays
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Strong winds, large hail, heavy rainfall possible today

Strong winds, large hail, heavy rainfall possible today

Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and into this evening, Environment Canada advises
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Pandemic curtails fundraising for Newmarket Islamic Centre expansion

Pandemic curtails fundraising for Newmarket Islamic Centre expansion

A new 16,000-square-foot facility, which would include a mosque, community centre and school, would accommodate the growing community
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Newmarket library appoints new CEO

Newmarket library appoints new CEO

Tracy Munusami brings experience from positions at libraries in Oshawa, Barrie and Innisfil
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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

Streak of no new cases continues in Newmarket since July 3; York Region confirms 5 new cases, 38 cases are active, as 7-day average drops to 6 cases; Ontario reports 146 new cases, 7 more deaths, with 7.1 million fully vaccinated
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York Region pushes first-dose vaccinations in wake of booking 'slowdown'

York Region pushes first-dose vaccinations in wake of booking 'slowdown'

Region stalled on progressing percentage of people with first vaccine dose
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Do something kind today
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CANADA: Non-profit long-term care homes have lost too many residents to COVID-19

CANADA: Non-profit long-term care homes have lost too many residents to COVID-19

With the vaccination of residents and staff now well under way, it’s time to consider how to reform long-term care to ensure this situation never repeats itself, researchers say
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Ontario teachers union advocating for transgender students and showing parents how to do the same

Ontario teachers union advocating for transgender students and showing parents how to do the same

The discussion will be hosted by Karen Littlewood, OSSTF president and former York Region teacher
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Legacy of Newmarket's Mr. Soccer lives on after his passing

Legacy of Newmarket's Mr. Soccer lives on after his passing

Jim Richardson, a member of York Region's soccer hall of fame, played a pivotal role in founding the Newmarket Soccer Club
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