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York’s Digital Pride kicks off with poignant tribute to 215 children lost in Kamloops

York’s Digital Pride kicks off with poignant tribute to 215 children lost in Kamloops

Virtual Pride continues with trivia nights June 16 and 28 and a comedy night for the 19+ crowd June 18
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COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Sunday

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Sunday

No new cases in Newmarket for 2nd day in a row, last workplace outbreak ends; York Region reports 24 cases, 2 more April deaths, active cases drop below 200, and Stouffville reaches 0 active cases; Ontario reports 530 new cases, 7 more deaths, with 5,601 active cases — lowest since last August
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Science table finds pandemic school closures could affect students’ lifetime earnings

Science table finds pandemic school closures could affect students’ lifetime earnings

Ontario schools have been closed for 20 weeks total, longer than any other Canadian province or territory
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BEYOND LOCAL: Five factors that contribute to students finishing high school

BEYOND LOCAL: Five factors that contribute to students finishing high school

Having flexibility matters in terms of whether students complete their studies, researchers say
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Hey, Newmarket, pick a park and help clean up your community

Hey, Newmarket, pick a park and help clean up your community

Two-week campaign kicks off June 14 with free kits available
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.
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BEYOND LOCAL: From making wine to managing mine waste, clay is important for many industries

BEYOND LOCAL: From making wine to managing mine waste, clay is important for many industries

The unique properties of clays make them suitable for a wide variety of applications
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YRDSB's Change the Cycle program to offer free period products in schools

YRDSB's Change the Cycle program to offer free period products in schools

Dispensers will be installed in washrooms on each floor in every school beginning this summer
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COVID-19: Ontario shortens wait time for second shot after AstraZeneca vaccine

COVID-19: Ontario shortens wait time for second shot after AstraZeneca vaccine

Residents can now get a dose of any type of vaccine as early as eight weeks after their first AstraZeneca jab
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'Desperately needed': Former York Region HQ slated for affordable housing in Newmarket

'Desperately needed': Former York Region HQ slated for affordable housing in Newmarket

Building to be demolished later this year
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