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York Region targeting manufacturing plants, gyms, hookah bars to avoid new lockdown

York Region targeting manufacturing plants, gyms, hookah bars to avoid new lockdown

'I don't think ... lockdowns necessarily bring down case numbers,' says medical officer of health. 'We have excellent case management, and we know where the outbreaks are arising from.'
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Ontario's new COVID-19 cases rise above 2,300 for first time since January

Ontario's new COVID-19 cases rise above 2,300 for first time since January

280 cases are the result of data catch-up; due to technical issues on the York Region Public Health dashboard today, a local update isn't currently available
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Markham man charged in cannabis grow-op bust in Kawartha Lakes

Markham man charged in cannabis grow-op bust in Kawartha Lakes

OPP seized more than 2,400 cannabis plants in various states of growth on March 23
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$5M worth of drugs, firearms seized in York police's Project Hammer (4 photos)

$5M worth of drugs, firearms seized in York police's Project Hammer (4 photos)

Thirty-five search warrants were executed and 26 people have been charged, police say
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Can my employer require me to get a COVID-19 vaccine? In most cases, no

Can my employer require me to get a COVID-19 vaccine? In most cases, no

HR firm says employers can, however, encourage workers to get vaccinated, and if they can’t or won’t, make accommodations
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You can help fill a St. John ambulance with food for Newmarket Food Pantry

You can help fill a St. John ambulance with food for Newmarket Food Pantry

St. John Ambulance volunteers are hosting the event this Saturday, March 27 at the Metro at Davis and Leslie from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Just keep taking chances and having fun.
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COVID-19: Pandemic's impact on migrant workers adds urgency to calls for permanent status

COVID-19: Pandemic's impact on migrant workers adds urgency to calls for permanent status

Temporary migrant workers in Canada are facing COVID-19 while dealing with an immigration system that leaves them vulnerable
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78-year-old woman is Newmarket's 42nd COVID-19 fatality

78-year-old woman is Newmarket's 42nd COVID-19 fatality

As of today, 551 York Region residents have died with COVID-19
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York police moving psychological services, member support units out of Newmarket

York police moving psychological services, member support units out of Newmarket

The two units will be housed in the police union's new clubhouse in Aurora, which is behind schedule for completion due to pandemic restrictions
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