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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

15 more cases in Newmarket, 126 are active; York Region confirms 258 new cases, 5 more deaths, as incidence rate and Rt values continue to decline; Ontario reports 2,632 new cases, 46 more deaths, and nearly 254,000 vaccines administered
Acceptance of violence against paramedics must stop, says York Region chief

Acceptance of violence against paramedics must stop, says York Region chief

Verbal abuse, physical assault and sexual harassment happens regularly but is often not reported because of the perception it is a hazard of the job, according to paramedic services chief Chris Spearen
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COVID-19: Experts say pandemic fuelling apparent spike in eating disorders among adolescents

COVID-19: Experts say pandemic fuelling apparent spike in eating disorders among adolescents

Doctors at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, Ottawa's pediatric hospital and research centre CHEO and the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary are among those noting a significant jump in admissions and demand for outpatient treatment
Province's COVID-19 inspection blitz expands to restaurants, gas stations, farms

Province's COVID-19 inspection blitz expands to restaurants, gas stations, farms

"If we find any employers are putting the safety of workers and customers at risk, we will not hesitate to take immediate action," said the Minister of Labour
'Silver lining': Newmarket asking York Region to expand parking at forest trails

'Silver lining': Newmarket asking York Region to expand parking at forest trails

With residents of Newmarket flocking to nearby York Regional Forest trails, particularly on weekends, solutions to the parking shortage are needed, councillors say
Newmarket's Cedar Centre spearheading project for first-of-its-kind advocacy centre for abused children

Newmarket's Cedar Centre spearheading project for first-of-its-kind advocacy centre for abused children

'We are taking the onus off (children and their caregivers) to navigate a system no one should have to be familiar with and saying 'all you need to do is come through the door, and we will take care of you,' says executive director Alison Peck
COVID-19 and the workplace: Can my employer ban me if I don't get the vaccine?

COVID-19 and the workplace: Can my employer ban me if I don't get the vaccine?

A health and safety HR expert answers questions about the vaccine and its impact on employers and employees
Fatalities mark 'extremely tragic' start to Snowmobile Safety Week

Fatalities mark 'extremely tragic' start to Snowmobile Safety Week

'People are trying to find inventive ways of getting outside and entertaining themselves, but that lack of experience can also be dangerous,' says OPP officer of increase in inexperienced snowmobilers during the pandemic
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

21 more cases in Newmarket, outbreak closed at Amica Newmarket, 9 remain active; York Region new cases soar by 351, 2 more deaths, incidence rate drops to 161; Ontario reports 2,655 new cases, 89 more deaths, 237,918 vaccine doses administered to date