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Feds willing to improve housing for seniors, if province steps up: minister

Feds willing to improve housing for seniors, if province steps up: minister

In a virtual Newmarket-Aurora town hall, Deb Schulte says her government wants to see its funding go toward options other than 'warehousing' the elderly
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Newmarket trailblazer: Fire service marks its first female acting captain

Newmarket trailblazer: Fire service marks its first female acting captain

While Kristy Paterson is the first woman in the role at Central York Fire Services, she has some misgivings about the recognition of an accomplishment based on gender
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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

17 more cases in Newmarket, another outbreak declared at Southlake, outbreak closes at Renoir; York Region confirms 247 new cases, as Rt value inches below 1.0; Ontario reports 2,662 new cases, 87 more deaths, as positivity rate continues to drop
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WATCH: Feds deploying mobile health units to help Ontario in fight against COVID-19

WATCH: Feds deploying mobile health units to help Ontario in fight against COVID-19

MHUs will provide an additional 200 hospital beds in the GTA
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Man arrested following hours-long standoff with police in Aurora

Man arrested following hours-long standoff with police in Aurora

A potentially armed man barricaded himself inside a home early Friday
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Here's what's happening to celebrate Black History Month in Newmarket

Here's what's happening to celebrate Black History Month in Newmarket

The Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association is planning virtual events throughout February, including a panel with Dr. Jean Augustine, and reading with author and activist Desmond Cole
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Enjoy the day
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Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this afternoon

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this afternoon

Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm are possible by Saturday morning, Environment Canada says
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COVID-19: Economics prof calls federal wage subsidy program a 'shotgun approach' that keeps economy in status quo

COVID-19: Economics prof calls federal wage subsidy program a 'shotgun approach' that keeps economy in status quo

He says subsidies need to provide help to individuals, not hold the economy to the status quo
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Newmarket waiving tax penalties, offering rebates for seniors, businesses

Newmarket waiving tax penalties, offering rebates for seniors, businesses

A new financial relief program aims to provide a more targeted approach to helping residents and businesses experiencing financial challenges during the pandemic
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