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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

6 more cases in Newmarket, 2 more variant cases, 1 student case at Poplar Bank; York Region confirms 115 new cases, 50 more variant cases, and 2 more deaths, as incidence rate continues to drop; Ontario reports 1,185 new cases, variant cases total 535, and 16 more deaths
BEYOND LOCAL: 'School choice' policies associated with separation of students by social class, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: 'School choice' policies associated with separation of students by social class, experts say

Advocates of ‘school choice’ are often talking about wanting public funding for models like charter schools, but specialized programs should also be considered part of school choice debates
York Region considers boosting fines for 'bad apples' breaking COVID-19 rules

York Region considers boosting fines for 'bad apples' breaking COVID-19 rules

Because of 'a lack of cooperation' from some residents and businesses, and the presence of variant cases, York Region's medical officer of health is considering issuing a section 22 class order
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

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CANADA: Poll finds strong support for expanding access to medical assistance in dying

CANADA: Poll finds strong support for expanding access to medical assistance in dying

Bill C7 has been strenuously opposed by disability rights groups who maintain removal of the near-death requirement devalues the lives of people with disabilities
Neighbouring Simcoe heading back into lockdown Monday

Neighbouring Simcoe heading back into lockdown Monday

The region saw cases increase by 30 per cent last week
York Region seniors 80+ can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Monday, March 1

York Region seniors 80+ can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Monday, March 1

Appointments, which open at 8 a.m. on Monday, are available online only for three locations, including at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex in Newmarket
Schomberg mother, son charged with trafficking fentanyl, crack cocaine

Schomberg mother, son charged with trafficking fentanyl, crack cocaine

York Regional Police investigators seized drugs with a street value of more than $20,000
'Walking miracle:' How surviving COVID-19 changed Bobby Dunlop's life (5 photos)

'Walking miracle:' How surviving COVID-19 changed Bobby Dunlop's life (5 photos)

After almost four months in the hospital and a month-and-a-half on life support, he's getting stronger every day
Magna fitness centre, pool, rinks among facilities reopening in Newmarket

Magna fitness centre, pool, rinks among facilities reopening in Newmarket

The Town of Newmarket is also changing some services, including reverting to the three bag limit for garbage