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Conservation authority completes wetlands restoration projects in King, Innisfil

Conservation authority completes wetlands restoration projects in King, Innisfil

Within the past five years, LSRCA has partnered or led the creation of wetlands at Lions Park in Newmarket, Rogers Reservoir in East Gwillimbury, and Pangman Springs in Whitchurch-Stouffville  
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The Source in Newmarket among 30 York Region businesses fined for COVID-19 violations

The Source in Newmarket among 30 York Region businesses fined for COVID-19 violations

Nearly half the charges were for not having a business safety plan
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Developer acquires 200 acres for Keswick business park

Developer acquires 200 acres for Keswick business park

The site at Woodbine and Glenwoods is zoned for a wide range of industrial uses, as well as professional offices, and has the potential to provide more than 2,000 jobs, Town of Georgina says
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Despite warnings, some Newmarket residents still skating on Fairy Lake, rivers, ponds

Despite warnings, some Newmarket residents still skating on Fairy Lake, rivers, ponds

Riverwalk Commons and three volunteer-run community rinks at Lions Park, Whipper Watson Park and Ken Sturgeon Park are open
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Vaccine delays will continue for weeks, but province says it is still working to vaccinate the most vulnerable

Vaccine delays will continue for weeks, but province says it is still working to vaccinate the most vulnerable

Providing vaccines to long-term care populations and First Nations remains the provincial priority
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Newmarket doctor, 68, charged with sexual assault

Newmarket doctor, 68, charged with sexual assault

Newmarket resident Dr. Sam Naghibi has worked at two local medical clinics, York Regional Police say
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Dog attacks on Newmarket trail prompt reminder pets must be leashed

Dog attacks on Newmarket trail prompt reminder pets must be leashed

The town is also exploring the possibility of designating a trail or area that permits off-leash dogs  
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Rotary Newmarket, Trayvino Wines hosting virtual wine tasting

Rotary Newmarket, Trayvino Wines hosting virtual wine tasting

Space is limited, register by Feb. 15 to take part in this Feb. 26 event
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WATCH: Target date for getting vaccines into Ontario long-term care homes moves again

WATCH: Target date for getting vaccines into Ontario long-term care homes moves again

Delays and reduced shipments pushes Ontario to aim for Feb. 10 to get first doses of vaccines to long-term care homes
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Majority of registered practical nurses have reached 'breaking point': union report

Majority of registered practical nurses have reached 'breaking point': union report

More than a third of Ontario's RPNs have considered quitting their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, survey finds
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