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Newmarket couple braves pandemic to open butcher shop

Newmarket couple braves pandemic to open butcher shop

'After a couple of months of waiting, we figured it would be best to do something because we can't just wait for the pandemic to finish; it's going to be around for a long time,' says Amir Sohanaki
Residents flock to Newmarket's hills during lockdown

Residents flock to Newmarket's hills during lockdown

"People are looking for things to do, especially for their kids to keep them healthy, busy and active. So we are encouraging people to keep getting fresh air and exercise," said Mayor John Taylor
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

20 more cases in Newmarket, 1 more death, active outbreaks increase to 11; York Region reports 264 new cases, 6 more deaths, 6 more institutional outbreaks; Ontario marks single-day record high of 3,519 cases, and 89 more deaths totalling 4,856
COVID-19 vaccination plan for inmates raises questions about priorities

COVID-19 vaccination plan for inmates raises questions about priorities

'I’m not trying to take anything away from anyone in the country’s prisons, but let's get real about vulnerability,' says one area MP
Pop-up clinics at Southlake gave employees chance to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Pop-up clinics at Southlake gave employees chance to receive COVID-19 vaccine

The cancer survivor and longtime Newmarket hospital employee was quick to roll up her sleeve when offered the opportunity
US: Electoral vote count completed, Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly

US: Electoral vote count completed, Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly

Statement comes after day of violence, chaos on Capitol Hill on Wednesday that lawmakers from both sides have blamed on the president
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Every day is a fresh beginning
BEYOND LOCAL: Beautiful books help children read the world

BEYOND LOCAL: Beautiful books help children read the world

Through literary and artistic merit, many picture books attract wider age ranges and engage older adults than ever before. Some titles can even support struggling teen readers
York Region steps up fine for Newmarket store continuing to defy lockdown orders

York Region steps up fine for Newmarket store continuing to defy lockdown orders

'This is of our way of bringing to light what we believe are unfair and arbitrary lockdown measures, that are causing great harm and collateral damage to small businesses and our community at large,' Point of Light co-owner says
3rd COVID-19 outbreak death occurs at Newmarket long-term care home

3rd COVID-19 outbreak death occurs at Newmarket long-term care home

A 92-year-old woman has passed away with virus acquired in the outbreak at Newmarket Health Centre that began 60 days ago