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Bobolinks survive thanks to truce between farmers, biologists

Bobolinks survive thanks to truce between farmers, biologists

It was determined haying was putting these unique birds in peril, so a cooperative approach was developed to ensure they survive, columnist explains
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CHATS marks 40 years of helping York Region seniors with virtual anniversary event

CHATS marks 40 years of helping York Region seniors with virtual anniversary event

Andre Picard, one of Canada's top health and public policy observers and commenters, is the featured speaker
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Baby bluebirds get encouragement to fly the coop (6 photos)

Baby bluebirds get encouragement to fly the coop (6 photos)

Birder Rosaleen Egan noted some odd behaviour from the parents in her nesting boxes
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Advocate keeps pedalling for better access to youth mental health supports in York Region

Advocate keeps pedalling for better access to youth mental health supports in York Region

CMHA York Region and South Simcoe's virtual Mental Health in Motion launched today to raise $125,000
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York’s Digital Pride kicks off with poignant tribute to 215 children lost in Kamloops

York’s Digital Pride kicks off with poignant tribute to 215 children lost in Kamloops

Virtual Pride continues with trivia nights June 16 and 28 and a comedy night for the 19+ crowd June 18
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COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Sunday

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Sunday

No new cases in Newmarket for 2nd day in a row, last workplace outbreak ends; York Region reports 24 cases, 2 more April deaths, active cases drop below 200, and Stouffville reaches 0 active cases; Ontario reports 530 new cases, 7 more deaths, with 5,601 active cases — lowest since last August
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Science table finds pandemic school closures could affect students’ lifetime earnings

Science table finds pandemic school closures could affect students’ lifetime earnings

Ontario schools have been closed for 20 weeks total, longer than any other Canadian province or territory
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BEYOND LOCAL: Five factors that contribute to students finishing high school

BEYOND LOCAL: Five factors that contribute to students finishing high school

Having flexibility matters in terms of whether students complete their studies, researchers say
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Hey, Newmarket, pick a park and help clean up your community

Hey, Newmarket, pick a park and help clean up your community

Two-week campaign kicks off June 14 with free kits available
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.
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