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Frank Stronach’s new mission: Helping kids 'Grow Up Healthy and Happy'

Frank Stronach’s new mission: Helping kids 'Grow Up Healthy and Happy'

The Magna founder is making organic food more accessible and affordable with a new foundation and outdoor space that will let kids get their hands dirty and learn the fundamentals about growing their own healthy food
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

A smile can be seen in the eyes too
BEYOND LOCAL: Five ways to challenge systemic ableism during Autism Acceptance Month

BEYOND LOCAL: Five ways to challenge systemic ableism during Autism Acceptance Month

Autism awareness campaigns often portray autistic people negatively as mysterious puzzles to be solved. In contrast, the rainbow infinity symbol celebrates neurodiversity
Aurora Optimists launch Come Dine With Us to support local restaurants, youth

Aurora Optimists launch Come Dine With Us to support local restaurants, youth

The collection of coupons showcase more than $200 worth of deals from local eateries, with 100 per cent of the proceeds invested in youth programs
Ontario Parks cracking down on people reselling campsite reservations

Ontario Parks cracking down on people reselling campsite reservations

As of Saturday, reselling sites for profit will not be permitted
Self sabotage may be why you keep putting the weight back on

Self sabotage may be why you keep putting the weight back on

In this week's Ask the Nutritionist column, Nonie De Long outlines some of the reasons most diets are unsuccessful
Once mighty Holland River played key role in Newmarket's growth, prosperity

Once mighty Holland River played key role in Newmarket's growth, prosperity

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod explores the history of the river originally known as Micicaquean Creek
COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

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

28 more cases in Newmarket, positivity remains high at 8%; 422 more cases in York Region, 4 more deaths, Rt drops to 0.89; Ontario reports 4,094 new cases, 24 more deaths, as variant cases surpass 50,270
Ontario keeping AstraZeneca shots to those aged 40+ for now due to supply issues

Ontario keeping AstraZeneca shots to those aged 40+ for now due to supply issues

Health Canada has approved the shot for those 18 and older and has said the benefits outweigh the risks
36 India variant cases confirmed in Ontario, Ford calls for tougher border restrictions

36 India variant cases confirmed in Ontario, Ford calls for tougher border restrictions

He says the new measures announced this week aren't enough and he wants all non-essential travel to Canada closed immediately