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York Region opens vaccinations to ages 12+ ahead of provincial rollout

York Region opens vaccinations to ages 12+ ahead of provincial rollout

As of Friday, May 21, anyone aged 12 and older living, working or going to school in the region is eligible to book an appointment for the Pfizer vaccine
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Here's a breakdown of the province's 'slow and measured' 3-step reopening plan

Here's a breakdown of the province's 'slow and measured' 3-step reopening plan

This weekend, outdoor amenities can reopen, with outdoor gatherings of five people from different households also permitted
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Fundraising page created in tribute to children killed in Vaughan collision

Fundraising page created in tribute to children killed in Vaughan collision

Sick Kids Foundation has created the fund as tribute to Anaya and Jax
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'Conditions favourable' for York Region reopening when stay-at-home order ends, top doc says

'Conditions favourable' for York Region reopening when stay-at-home order ends, top doc says

With numbers declining overall, challenges remain in the continuing outbreaks at workplaces and institutions, including long-term care home with unvaccinated workers, according to Dr. Karim Kurji
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Bradford break-in leads to arrest, seizure of drugs, weapons in Newmarket

Bradford break-in leads to arrest, seizure of drugs, weapons in Newmarket

22-year-old faces numerous charges as a result
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WATCH: Ontario says outdoor amenities, including golf and tennis, can reopen May 22

WATCH: Ontario says outdoor amenities, including golf and tennis, can reopen May 22

'There might be some who want to move faster, but we can’t risk it right now' Premier Doug Ford says
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COVID-19: Maintaining some restrictions, vax progress will help Ontario have 'good summer'

COVID-19: Maintaining some restrictions, vax progress will help Ontario have 'good summer'

Advisers say increase in cases from reopening schools June 2 'may be manageable'
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Parent volunteers needed for York Region public school board committee

Parent volunteers needed for York Region public school board committee

Virtual information session about Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) takes place Monday, May 31
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3 suspects wanted after vandalism, fire at East Gwillimbury drive-in

3 suspects wanted after vandalism, fire at East Gwillimbury drive-in

York Regional Police is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the males aged 18 to 25 after damage was discovered May 15
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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

19 more cases in Newmarket — unfortunately, previous day's drop attributed to lab reporting issue — as outbreak closes at Eagle Terrace; York Region reports 175 new cases, 1 more death, 7-day case average lowers to 192; Ontario confirms 2,400 new cases, 27 more deaths, hospitalizations steadily decline, as 7-day case average drops to 2,131
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