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York Region closing mass vaccinations centres by end of August

York Region closing mass vaccinations centres by end of August

Vaccinations at Ray Twinney Recreation Complex to end Aug. 26
Newmarket marks Canada's first Emancipation Day with flag raising (15 photos)

Newmarket marks Canada's first Emancipation Day with flag raising (15 photos)

Aug. 1 was declared as Emancipation Day in Canada after a unanimous vote by MPs in March
Newmarket celebrates cycling with community bike ride (14 photos)

Newmarket celebrates cycling with community bike ride (14 photos)

ONTARIO: Capacity limits are out, but masks will stay on after Step 3 of Ontario's reopening

ONTARIO: Capacity limits are out, but masks will stay on after Step 3 of Ontario's reopening

Ontario says it won't lift its mask mandate in the next phase of reopening, even as it drops most other public health measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19
'We couldn't count all the zeros': $100K Encore win brings 'relief' to Maple couple

'We couldn't count all the zeros': $100K Encore win brings 'relief' to Maple couple

Angelo Demarco and Irina Poliakova are celebrating the win they'll use to pay some bills
UPDATE: Missing vulnerable man from Markham safely located

UPDATE: Missing vulnerable man from Markham safely located

Police report he is in good health
Mosquito trap in Markham tests positive for West Nile virus

Mosquito trap in Markham tests positive for West Nile virus

Precautions include using bug spray containing DEET or icaridin, wearing long-sleeved, light colours, minimizing outdoor activities at dusk and dawn
Investigation into suspected pimp in Richmond Hill results in arrest

Investigation into suspected pimp in Richmond Hill results in arrest

York Regional Police have released the photograph of 30-year-old Carlington Wadley of Brampton as there may be other victims
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

1 new case in Newmarket — 2 in last 7 days — and 4 are active; York Region confirms 17 new cases, and of 78 cases in last 7 days, two-thirds are unvaccinated; Ontario reports 226 cases, 11 more deaths, as 7-day average increases for 4th day in a row
$9M federal fund to benefit 63 conservation projects across southern Ontario

$9M federal fund to benefit 63 conservation projects across southern Ontario

Locally, the funding will support an ongoing meadow restoration project at Rogers Reservoir, LSRCA says