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BEYOND LOCAL: Hundreds of fish species, including many that humans eat, are consuming plastic

BEYOND LOCAL: Hundreds of fish species, including many that humans eat, are consuming plastic

Researchers are concerned about microplastics because they are minuscule, widely distributed and easy for wildlife to consume, accidentally or intentionally
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You can help root out wild pigs in Ontario before they become established

You can help root out wild pigs in Ontario before they become established

'A really good analogy for wild pigs is a fire. If you see smoke, or see a spark, you want to deal with that right away and not let the problem get bigger,” says wildlife biologist
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Show will go on, Newmarket's Festival of One Act Plays hits the stage Sept. 10-12

Show will go on, Newmarket's Festival of One Act Plays hits the stage Sept. 10-12

The Very Useful Theatre Company is accepting resumes from actors and directors, and theatre volunteers are required
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What to expect if you're getting a COVID-19 vaccine at the Georgina clinic (8 photos)

What to expect if you're getting a COVID-19 vaccine at the Georgina clinic (8 photos)

Newmarket residents can book an appointment at any vaccination centre in York Region with available appointments
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Up Front with the Mayor: Choosing to get vaccinated is a community effort

Up Front with the Mayor: Choosing to get vaccinated is a community effort

With spring around the corner, an optimistic Newmarket Mayor John Taylor says thanks for being part of an incredible community response to COVID-19
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Magna Corral remains closed, but hoedown giving to charities continues

Magna Corral remains closed, but hoedown giving to charities continues

Magna Hoedown has been cancelled again this year, however, Magna has launched a community fund to support 30 local non-profit organizations
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'Discovery' of remains on former Newmarket cemetery site unearthed storm of controversy

'Discovery' of remains on former Newmarket cemetery site unearthed storm of controversy

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod recalls the 1989 incident that raised questions about the sanctity of heritage cemeteries and burials plots  
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Pedestrian killed on Highway 400 near Bradford

Pedestrian killed on Highway 400 near Bradford

Man was struck and killed near Highway 88 on Friday night
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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

Newmarket cases spike by 23 — highest daily increase since Jan. 14 — 1 more death, outbreak at Poplar Bank ends; York Region new cases jump by 171, incidence rate rises to 62, and 4 more deaths; Ontario reports 1,463 new cases, 11 more deaths, as variant cases tally 1,136
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