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As province returns to online learning, 'flip-flopping, pivoting on a dime not fair to kids'

As province returns to online learning, 'flip-flopping, pivoting on a dime not fair to kids'

'It’s hard for working families and for (teachers) who have kids at home who are now going to pivot to remote learning, but it’s something that’s necessary to keep us safe and try to reduce the continually escalating numbers,' union leader says
Police cleared of any negligence in fatal Newmarket fall

Police cleared of any negligence in fatal Newmarket fall

The Special Investigations Unit has ruled there is no basis for criminal negligence charges against two York Regional Police officers in the Aug. 30 death at the No Frills plaza
105 high-risk contacts linked to Vaughan restaurant employees with COVID-19

105 high-risk contacts linked to Vaughan restaurant employees with COVID-19

'York Region Public Health continues to have difficulty identifying high-risk contacts due to incomplete contact information, resulting in the need for a public notice,' spokesperson says
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

25 more cases in Newmarket, 3 are variants, outbreaks active at 5 institutions; York Region confirms 511 new cases, 52 are variants, with more than half of ages 65 to 69 vaccinated; Ontario reports 3,670 new cases, 15 more deaths, as all-time highs in positivity rate, hospitalizations reached
WATCH: Ontario ramps up vaccine rollout in hot spots in 114 'highly impacted' areas, including for those 18 and older

WATCH: Ontario ramps up vaccine rollout in hot spots in 114 'highly impacted' areas, including for those 18 and older

Mobile teams and pop-up clinics to begin targeting hot spots neighbourhoods, on-the-job clinics also in the works  
Newmarket takes step toward easing affordable housing strain

Newmarket takes step toward easing affordable housing strain

York Region is calling on all its municipalities to provide two acres of land within five years to support affordable housing; ‘This is about getting results,’ says mayor
'Very, very rude residents': Abusive behaviour escalating at York Region vaccination sites

'Very, very rude residents': Abusive behaviour escalating at York Region vaccination sites

‘They’re coming to the doors. We will now have to step up our policing at the (vaccination) centres,’ says York Region CEO
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Sending good vibes your way today.
COVID-19 Today: School, child care cases in Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

COVID-19 Today: School, child care cases in Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

No new school or child care cases in Newmarket; 2 more school outbreaks in York Region, including Aurora Montessori, totalling 33; Ontario reports 217 more school cases, totalling 14,909 as April break begins
BEYOND LOCAL: Why employees hesitate to speak up at work — and how to encourage them

BEYOND LOCAL: Why employees hesitate to speak up at work — and how to encourage them

Employees are often reluctant to speak up at work. But if they make efforts to research their ideas and ensure they benefit the organization, it benefits both workers and employers