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REMEMBER THIS: Gas station owners once well known in Newmarket

REMEMBER THIS: Gas station owners once well known in Newmarket

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his look at gas stations by chronicling the owners and locations of stations in Newmarket
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OPINION: 'Most macabre Mardi Gras you’ve ever seen' coming our way

OPINION: 'Most macabre Mardi Gras you’ve ever seen' coming our way

Columnist Wendy King warns of a coming swarm of cicadas once snow melts
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Silver Stick girls tourney takes to ice in Newmarket, Aurora

Silver Stick girls tourney takes to ice in Newmarket, Aurora

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Lesson to be learned from victim of 'sophisticated' e-transfer scam

Lesson to be learned from victim of 'sophisticated' e-transfer scam

Chris Switzer swears off e-transfers after becoming frustrated with TD Bank response when she was the victim of an elaborate scheme involving the dark web that cost her $3,600
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Orillia restaurant owner takes RV squatters' debacle into his own hands

Orillia restaurant owner takes RV squatters' debacle into his own hands

Broken-down RV was moved by restaurant owner, friends to neighbouring property; 'Now, basically, Petro-Canada has it fully on their (property),' he said
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OPINION: Canada’s 'giant sponges' need to be conserved, restored

OPINION: Canada’s 'giant sponges' need to be conserved, restored

On today's World Wetlands Day, Nature Conservancy highlights projects 'that bring us hope' as climate change, biodiversity crisis impact future of wetlands
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Canine unit nabs fleeing suspect in auto theft arrests in Markham

Canine unit nabs fleeing suspect in auto theft arrests in Markham

Three suspects arrested, two stolen vehicles recovered following report of suspicious vehicle in plaza yesterday
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Winterskål comes to Newmarket in support of Southlake cancer care

Winterskål comes to Newmarket in support of Southlake cancer care

'It's really far exceeded our expectations,' organizer says ahead of Feb. 3 hockey tournament at Lions Park
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'I want to cry': Woman waits a decade for supportive housing

'I want to cry': Woman waits a decade for supportive housing

Bradford's Daniela Pethick, 29, applied through Developmental Services Ontario for a group home spot in late 2013; in her daily life, she relies heavily on her parents for help
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