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BEYOND LOCAL: Discovery of two new giant radio galaxies offers fresh insights into the universe

BEYOND LOCAL: Discovery of two new giant radio galaxies offers fresh insights into the universe

These giant galaxies are much bigger than most of the others in the Universe and are thought to be quite rare
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Multiple violations found at Barrie long-term care home with deadly outbreak

Multiple violations found at Barrie long-term care home with deadly outbreak

A recently released report from the Ministry of Long-Term Care sheds a damning light on the COVID-19 outbreak at Roberta Place in which 44 residents and an essential caregiver have died
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'Not good news for us': Newmarket man among 15 U.K. variant cases in York Region (UPDATE)

'Not good news for us': Newmarket man among 15 U.K. variant cases in York Region (UPDATE)

A local resident in his 30s is among nine of the cases that have been acquired in the community, and are not linked to travel cases, medical officer of health Dr. Karim Kurji says
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State of emergency, stay-at-home order officially extended another 14 days

State of emergency, stay-at-home order officially extended another 14 days

Orders set to expire on Feb. 9, unless extended further
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COVID-19 isolation centre opens in York Region as household transmissions grow

COVID-19 isolation centre opens in York Region as household transmissions grow

A comfortable, private hotel room is available free of charge for eligible residents needing to safely self-isolate, rest and recover from COVID-19, for up to 14 days
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Police increase patrols following 2nd shooting at Richmond Hill townhouse

Police increase patrols following 2nd shooting at Richmond Hill townhouse

Bullet holes were found in the front door of the residence on Centre Street, east of Yonge, Sunday night
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VIDEO: No one injured in drive-by shooting at Newmarket home

VIDEO: No one injured in drive-by shooting at Newmarket home

A neighbour's video shows a black Mercedes stopping in front of a home, then the sound of two loud pops before it takes off after 1 a.m. Sunday
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WATCH: Province bumps up target date to get vaccines into all Ontario LTC homes

WATCH: Province bumps up target date to get vaccines into all Ontario LTC homes

Ford says aim is to have vaccines into all LTC homes in the province by Feb. 5
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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

On the anniversary of the first case reported in Ontario, Newmarket's cases jump by 16, at least 5 are community transmission, Southlake outbreak grows; new cases drop to 149 in York Region, lowest number since Dec. 15 after record highs this month; Ontario reports continuing decline in new cases at 1,958, 43 more deaths
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Here's your chance to let loose and howl at the full moon

Here's your chance to let loose and howl at the full moon

On Jan. 28, special guest howlers will teach about the way wolves communicate; 'We’re hoping to get as many folks as possible joining us from all over the world'
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