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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 only has two new cases, the second-lowest in the region behind Aurora which has none. There are 30 more variant cases across the region, and one more death. There are 23 fewer people in hospitals across Ontario.
The first photograph of Newmarket, and other fun historical tidbits (12 photos)

The first photograph of Newmarket, and other fun historical tidbits (12 photos)

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod shares an array of interesting stories and facts about Newmarket's people and places
BEYOND LOCAL: Criminal justice needs a better understanding of childhood trauma

BEYOND LOCAL: Criminal justice needs a better understanding of childhood trauma

Courts have failed to understand the role childhood trauma can play in adult criminal behaviour, psychologist says
You can help shape Newmarket's policies on anti-Black racism

You can help shape Newmarket's policies on anti-Black racism

'We want to hear from everybody. Anti-Black racism isn't something that should be dismantled by just the Black community. This is a Canadian issue, and all of us are impacted by it,' says task force chair of online survey
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Choose happy.
CANADA: Short-term anti-racist training is not enough to counter systemic racism in education, expert says

CANADA: Short-term anti-racist training is not enough to counter systemic racism in education, expert says

Ministries of education need to embed ongoing anti-racist training into their teacher education program, prof says
UPDATE: Southlake apologizes for lines at Newmarket vaccination clinic, all goes smoothly Friday

UPDATE: Southlake apologizes for lines at Newmarket vaccination clinic, all goes smoothly Friday

"We want people to arrive just before check-in time and move through the clinic as efficiently as possible," says Southlake director of community programs
Off-duty York Regional Police detective charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation

Off-duty York Regional Police detective charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation

The officer, who can't be named to protect the identity of the victim, has been with the force since 2004
Two teens facing attempted murder charges in Vaughan

Two teens facing attempted murder charges in Vaughan

The arrests of a 15-year-old from Richmond Hill and a 16-year-old from Vaughan stem from a stabbing incident Feb. 6
Snowmobilers, ATV riders focus of RIDE blitz in East Gwillimbury, Keswick

Snowmobilers, ATV riders focus of RIDE blitz in East Gwillimbury, Keswick

Four people were arrested, including one for impaired driving and another for public intoxication, York Regional Police report