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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

Cases jump by 19 in Newmarket, variant cases now total 7, and 1 more death; York Region confirms 159 new cases, variant cases increase by 30 to 158, outbreak at Richmond Hill homeless shelter declared; Ontario reports 981 new cases, with Toronto numbers missing, 42 more deaths, as variant cases reach 310
CANADA: New survey on trust suggests most Canadians believe COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective

CANADA: New survey on trust suggests most Canadians believe COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective

Bruce MacLellan, Proof's CEO, says trust in vaccines is not quite strong enough, based on health experts who suggest at least three-quarters of Canadians need to be vaccinated for good herd immunity against COVID-19 to take effect
Ski hills readying for second opening day of season

Ski hills readying for second opening day of season

The hills are reopening Tuesday; plan ahead by purchasing your tickets online
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

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CANADA: More Canadians report smoking pot than in 10 peer countries

CANADA: More Canadians report smoking pot than in 10 peer countries

The survey also found about five per cent of Canadians used vaping devices like e-cigarettes, compared to four per cent in the peer countries
78-year-old man first COVID-19 death in a Newmarket group home outbreak

78-year-old man first COVID-19 death in a Newmarket group home outbreak

27 residents and 3 employees have been confirmed with the virus since the outbreak at The Newmarket Residence was declared 10 days ago
King female firefighter urges young women to find mentors

King female firefighter urges young women to find mentors

'You’ll also sometimes feel like a novelty item when someone points you out to a young girl and says something to the effect of ‘not just boys can be firefighters,' says Miranda Hussey.
Hydro One launches program to keep customers 'Connected for Life'

Hydro One launches program to keep customers 'Connected for Life'

Initiative builds on company's pledge to 'keep the lights on during the pandemic,' ensures customers experiencing hardship have electricity
Budding Newmarket filmmakers seek community's support to produce short film

Budding Newmarket filmmakers seek community's support to produce short film

'We want to inspire big audiences and create an impact in this world. We have a lot of big plans for the future.'
You can show the love to local businesses, too, this Valentine's Day

You can show the love to local businesses, too, this Valentine's Day

'There’s an opportunity here to make a small business your valentine and give a much needed boost to Main Street,' says Canadian Federation of Independent Business