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Health of Lake Simcoe on 'thin ice,' local environmental groups warn

Health of Lake Simcoe on 'thin ice,' local environmental groups warn

'We remain concerned that the protection of water quality, Lake Simcoe shorelines, and natural areas is not being managed well enough'
'Tragic circumstances': Newmarket Health Centre example of why long-term care system needs reform

'Tragic circumstances': Newmarket Health Centre example of why long-term care system needs reform

'We need more funds and resources for all of this work because the reality is that managing COVID-19 will be part of the LTC future, even post-vaccine,' says York Region general manager of the submission to the province's long-term care commission
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

11 more cases in Newmarket, more Southlake oubreak cases; York Region reports 283 more cases, 4 more deaths, unknown source of infection jumps to 85% of new cases; Ontario confirms 3,326 new cases, 62 more deaths
COVID-19 and Alzheimers: 'My mom’s world was narrowing with COVID and now it’s literally one room'

COVID-19 and Alzheimers: 'My mom’s world was narrowing with COVID and now it’s literally one room'

'Sitting alone in her room has taken away the joy. She knows enough about what she is missing to say ‘Kerri, sometimes I just want to scream',' says Kerri of her mother, who lives in a local retirement home
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Every day is a fresh beginning
CANADA: COVID-19 shows the cracks in public education, expert says

CANADA: COVID-19 shows the cracks in public education, expert says

The solution to better education in Canada isn’t a national department, politicial studies prof says
Newmarket temporarily closes outdoor rinks, suspends tobogganing

Newmarket temporarily closes outdoor rinks, suspends tobogganing

The Town of Newmarket is seeking clarification from the province regarding the activities during the state of emergency; Trails, parks, and playgrounds remain open
As calls from lost hikers rise, OPP offer these tips

As calls from lost hikers rise, OPP offer these tips

Bring food and water, tell someone where you're going, police urge
Province's training for truckers aims to tap brakes on human trafficking

Province's training for truckers aims to tap brakes on human trafficking

'There are more truckers on the highways than there would ever be police officers. These are vigilant people who are willing to help,' minister says
The show is over, Newmarket's celebrity duck safely captured, back at the farm (8 photos)

The show is over, Newmarket's celebrity duck safely captured, back at the farm (8 photos)

After several weeks of freedom on Fairy Lake and nearby waterways, and multiple failed rescue attempts, Eddie the mandarin duck was successfully retrieved by members of Toronto Wildlife Services today