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York Region seniors 75+ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

York Region seniors 75+ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Outreach will begin to homebound individuals receiving home care next week, according to public health
UniglassPlus Newmarket joins campaign to provide breakfast to hungry children

UniglassPlus Newmarket joins campaign to provide breakfast to hungry children

For every windshield repaired or replaced until April 30, a donation will be made to Breakfast Club of Canada
Ontario Health Coalition urges formal inquiry into poor care of elderly

Ontario Health Coalition urges formal inquiry into poor care of elderly

OHC charges that elderly do not get adequate access to hospitals or long-term care treatment
Massage therapists before 'most vulnerable'? Premier criticizes York Region for expanding vaccine to more health-care workers

Massage therapists before 'most vulnerable'? Premier criticizes York Region for expanding vaccine to more health-care workers

'I am encouraging every single public health unit to take care of the most vulnerable ... and then we will get to the massage therapists and everyone else,' said Ford on Wednesday
PinkCars volunteers ensuring York Region seniors make and get to COVID-19 vaccine appointments

PinkCars volunteers ensuring York Region seniors make and get to COVID-19 vaccine appointments

'This disaster has really brought out the goodness and kindness in people. Some people want to give back and want to feel useful but don't know how. So it takes a crazy like me to start something, and people join in,' says Shanta Sundarson, founder of free service
Firefighters answer urgent call for drivers for Food Bank of York Region

Firefighters answer urgent call for drivers for Food Bank of York Region

'The need for drivers in the distribution industry was already urgent,' says FBYR CEO. 'Now we face even harder times with the coronavirus impact.'
Province providing $7.3M to build affordable housing in East Gwillimbury, Georgina

Province providing $7.3M to build affordable housing in East Gwillimbury, Georgina

York Region will be launching community consultations on the 24 modular housing projects and construction is expected to begin in late May
'Small contributions can go long way': Beer store bottle drive supports Newmarket hospital

'Small contributions can go long way': Beer store bottle drive supports Newmarket hospital

'Whether customers are spring cleaning their empty beer, wine, or liquor containers or they may have some spare change, they are encouraged to donate at their local Beer Store for this great cause,' says district manager
Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Canada's health minister

Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Canada's health minister

'Right now, we don’t have an intention of requiring proof of vaccination, again because the research doesn’t necessarily suggest that people who have been vaccinated have been any less infectious,' Patty Hajdu says
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

9 more cases in Newmarket, no new variant cases; York Region confirms 122 new cases, and 83 more variant cases, as seniors 80+ vaccinated with first dose reaches nearly 66%; Ontario reports jump in new cases of 1,508, 14 more deaths, as positivity drops to 3.5%