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After battling COVID-19, Barrie PSW undergoes double lung transplant

After battling COVID-19, Barrie PSW undergoes double lung transplant

Edwin Ng has been fighting for his life since contracting COVID-19 in mid-January; 'It was a success last night, but (it's) a long road ahead,' son says of transplant
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10 drivers charged in ongoing stunt driving, street racing crackdown in York Region

10 drivers charged in ongoing stunt driving, street racing crackdown in York Region

32 charges were laid after police say they boxed in vehicles speeding and driving dangerously on Highway 7
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Tree removal could come with price tag for Newmarket property owners

Tree removal could come with price tag for Newmarket property owners

‘“This is a pretty onerous thing to put on people on their private property. Based on the survey, (public opinion) is pretty split,’ says deputy mayor of bylaw proposal
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Newmarket homeless shelter among 4 non-profits sharing $230K in COVID relief funds

Newmarket homeless shelter among 4 non-profits sharing $230K in COVID relief funds

Recipients include Inn From the Cold, Aurora Historical Society, Character Community Foundation of York Region, Social Enterprise for Canada
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They're not pretty and can't sing, but turkey vultures have key role

They're not pretty and can't sing, but turkey vultures have key role

These 'roadside cleaners' have remarkable sense of smell and acute eyesight allowing them to find fresh roadkill, says outdoors columnist
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Newmarket woman charged with impaired following Bradford traffic stop

Newmarket woman charged with impaired following Bradford traffic stop

Officers stopped the vehicle for speeding
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Markham truck driver faces impaired charge following multiple-vehicle collision

Markham truck driver faces impaired charge following multiple-vehicle collision

Two injured drivers were transported to hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life threatening injuries in Georgian Bluffs
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More than 90% of Holland Marsh farm workers vaccinated

More than 90% of Holland Marsh farm workers vaccinated

Simcoe-Muskoka and York Region public health units took part in the effort to ensure a safe start to the spring growing season
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Wedding chapel proposed for Aurora's heritage Petch House

Wedding chapel proposed for Aurora's heritage Petch House

'This not only generates more revenue for the town but also provides a more affordable option to the public,' suggests the town planner
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25,000 new COVID-19 vaccinations available, including for pregnant women in York Region

25,000 new COVID-19 vaccinations available, including for pregnant women in York Region

Residents can book as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, with eligibility extending to pregnant women and residents aged 35+ in another Vaughan hot spot community
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