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Students, parents ask what's next, as COVID-19 situation continues to evolve

Students, parents ask what's next, as COVID-19 situation continues to evolve

'I feel that if the rest of society adapts, so should (teachers) and there’s no reason they shouldn’t be working from home,' one parent says
VIDEO: Bonus, your kids can enjoy a workout on the ropes, too

VIDEO: Bonus, your kids can enjoy a workout on the ropes, too

In part two in her series on working out using suspension trainers in your home, athletic therapist Jen Mark demonstrates how children and teenagers can safely use the equipment, too
Ontario hits single-day record with 211 new COVID-19 cases

Ontario hits single-day record with 211 new COVID-19 cases

The province's total lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 is now 1,355
Newmarket, Pickle Barrel team up to serve community's vulnerable a daily meal

Newmarket, Pickle Barrel team up to serve community's vulnerable a daily meal

Take-away lunch begins March 30 outside municipal office at 395 Mulock Dr.
ONTARIO: Gatherings of more than 5 now banned across province

ONTARIO: Gatherings of more than 5 now banned across province

Premier Doug Ford has also announced major fines for companies found to be involved in price gouging
BEYOND LOCAL: New DNA test that reveals 'true age' has promise, but ethical pitfalls

BEYOND LOCAL: New DNA test that reveals 'true age' has promise, but ethical pitfalls

Epigenetic clocks are a fascinating new technology, but some potential applications are controversial
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Every day is a fresh beginning
BEYOND LOCAL: The case for keeping paper bills in the digital age

BEYOND LOCAL: The case for keeping paper bills in the digital age

In an era of data breaches and privacy intrusions, many of Canadians want paper bills
4 new COVID-19 cases in Newmarket, as York Region total hits 193

4 new COVID-19 cases in Newmarket, as York Region total hits 193

The majority of the cases in the region, at 35 per cent, are aged 20 to 44, followed by ages 55 to 64 at 25 per cent
Five ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to COVID-19

Five ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to COVID-19

Human connections and meaningful interactions are an essential part of the learning process, especially online