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GTA rents slowly rise from pandemic low, with York Region communities seeing fastest rebound

GTA rents slowly rise from pandemic low, with York Region communities seeing fastest rebound

'The rental market in the GTA has turned a corner and is trending back up again; bad news for tenants, and good news for landlords,' says Bullpen report
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Police investigation continues into vandalism at heritage house, seniors centre in Aurora

Police investigation continues into vandalism at heritage house, seniors centre in Aurora

All the ground floor windows of the historic Petch House were smashed
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Green Party calls on province to put brakes on Holland Marsh Highway

Green Party calls on province to put brakes on Holland Marsh Highway

A No More HIghways Day of Action protest is being held across the province, including at Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney's office in Holland Landing
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Newmarket skateboarders can shred at youth centre again

Newmarket skateboarders can shred at youth centre again

Indoor skate park at youth centre set to open July 26, with pre-registration required
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Soap making bonds Newmarket mom and son — and unexpectedly launches business

Soap making bonds Newmarket mom and son — and unexpectedly launches business

C & Me Soap is available online and this Saturday at the Abuse Hurts' Christmas in July market
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Ontario nurses association calls for mandatory vaccinations for all health-care workers

Ontario nurses association calls for mandatory vaccinations for all health-care workers

Ontario's Registered Nurses Association argues that a challenge under Charter of Rights would not succeed
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Man arrested after 3 women report being followed, harassed in Markham

Man arrested after 3 women report being followed, harassed in Markham

York Regional Police are asking any additional victims to come forward after a Toronto man was re-arrested following a July incident
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Newmarket student earns prestigious $50,000 scholarship for U of T education program

Newmarket student earns prestigious $50,000 scholarship for U of T education program

Jenna Borden wants to be a math and drama teacher and dreams of teaching in Newmarket when she graduates
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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

2 new cases in Newmarket, active cases increase to 8; York Region reports continued uptick in new cases at 21, active cases rise to 69, as 7-day average doubles from 5 to 10.9 cases in last week; Ontario confirms 192 new cases, 1 more death, as slight increase in 7-day case average continues
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Barrie teen who lost everything in tornado ecstatic to have prized possession returned

Barrie teen who lost everything in tornado ecstatic to have prized possession returned

Adam Hunwicks had been collecting police memorabilia the past two years, but most of it got sucked away in the storm; Now police services across the country are helping him rebuild
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