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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
BEYOND LOCAL: The quest for delicious decaf coffee could change the appetite for GMOs

BEYOND LOCAL: The quest for delicious decaf coffee could change the appetite for GMOs

The quest for a tasty decaf may change the way we think about GMOs
Clocks spring forward this weekend

Clocks spring forward this weekend

Central York Fire Services reminds you to also change the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Choose happy.
U.S: Trump and the post-White House lives of his predecessors

U.S: Trump and the post-White House lives of his predecessors

What's an ex-president to do?
COVID-19 death toll mounts to three in outbreak at Newmarket group home

COVID-19 death toll mounts to three in outbreak at Newmarket group home

A 72-year-old man passed away Tuesday in the outbreak that has infected 64 people
'We are the fullest': Southlake lobbying to begin planning for new hospital

'We are the fullest': Southlake lobbying to begin planning for new hospital

'Anyone who frequents Southlake will attest that it's a pretty crowded place. That's because there has been very little growth for almost 20 years, with the exception of the cancer centre,' says CEO Arden Krystal
19,000 new COVID-19 vaccine appointments available in 6 York Region clinics

19,000 new COVID-19 vaccine appointments available in 6 York Region clinics

York Region seniors aged 80 and older, and priority health-care workers who live and work in the region, can book appointments beginning Monday, March 15 at 8:30 a.m.
2 men rescued as truck sinks in Lake Simcoe when ice hut tow goes wrong

2 men rescued as truck sinks in Lake Simcoe when ice hut tow goes wrong

York Regional Police marine unit is reminding residents to stay safe around Lake Simcoe and surrounding bodies of water as the ice conditions can change rapidly
6,000 appointments for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine being rescheduled in Newmarket

6,000 appointments for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine being rescheduled in Newmarket

'Everyone gets pretty good protection with just one dose,' says York Region medical officer of health