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The federal government is being urged to conduct environment assessments for two proposed 400-series highways in environmentally sensitive areas: Highway 413 (GTA West Highway) and Holland Marsh Highway (Bradford bypass)

Stronger case and contact management is also in the works, with the province supporting public health units with contact tracers to make sure any cases and their contacts are reached as soon as possible and monitored throughout their quarantine period

The report says imports from Mexico account for the largest value of risky products, with $965 million in 2019

'With the new variant spreading in York Region, where three of my children attend school, it concerns me. What is the plan here?' questions Newmarket co-chair of York Communities for Public Education

'Given the urgent need for safe and sustainable transportation in the midst of a global pandemic, the provincial government’s rush to accelerate the Bradford bypass is both short-sighted and negligent,' says letter writer

Students in health regions outside the GTA will return to class on Feb. 8

While the timing during the pandemic isn't right, the tax 'could be an opportunity to raise some revenues that could be used for economic development and support the local industry,' says the mayor

Columnist Wendy King finds herself in desperate need of conversation these days

7 more cases in Newmarket, data qualification significantly changes case, demographic numbers, outbreak at Renoir closes; York Region confirms 105 new cases, 5 more deaths, workplace cases soar; Ontario reports 1,172 new cases, as data migration continues to impact numbers, with 67 more deaths

"Consider getting involved with (us) to help us continue to battle hunger and help those suffering the most in this pandemic," said Alex Bilotta, CEO of the York Region Food Bank