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Stay-at-home order extended to June 2

Stay-at-home order extended to June 2

Schools to continue teacher-led remote learning, with students and families eligible for vaccinations beginning May 31
Dental care, affordable prescription drugs expanded for seniors

Dental care, affordable prescription drugs expanded for seniors

Starting Aug. 1, eligibility thresholds for both programs will be updated to reflect the cost of living increases in Ontario
WATCH: Ford says stay-at-home order will need to be maintained until June 2

WATCH: Ford says stay-at-home order will need to be maintained until June 2

Youth aged 12-17 will be eligible to register for Pfizer vaccine as of May 31
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

New cases soar by 25 in Newmarket, positivity jumps to 11%; after yesterday's low, York Region new cases jump by 266, 1 more death, while incidence rate, Rt values continue decline; Ontario reports 2,759 new cases, 31 more deaths, as positivity drops to lowest level been April 3 
Annual showcase of Seneca creative arts, animation grads transforms to virtual experience

Annual showcase of Seneca creative arts, animation grads transforms to virtual experience

Coalesce will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. May 17, a free virtual event with interactive lounge spaces, up-and-coming student work, films and live music
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Creativity Is Intelligence Having Fun
COVID-19: Public health tweets struggled to reflect local realities at start of pandemic, study says

COVID-19: Public health tweets struggled to reflect local realities at start of pandemic, study says

Researchers found tweets from public health agencies initially focused on sharing information from experts, before shifting to promoting health measures such as social distancing
UPDATE: Man charged with possession, careless driving after Highway 88 rollover

UPDATE: Man charged with possession, careless driving after Highway 88 rollover

The canine unit conducted a narcotics search of the vehicle and a quantity of suspected cocaine was seized, South Simcoe Police say
YRDSB launches review of trustee electoral areas

YRDSB launches review of trustee electoral areas

Public school supporters in York Region are invited to provide input through an online survey May 14 to June 18
Green Party leader urges Ford to cancel Bradford Bypass project

Green Party leader urges Ford to cancel Bradford Bypass project

'It would also further threaten the health of the already at-risk Lake Simcoe, and create an additional 87 thousand tonnes of climate pollution per year,' says Mike Schreiner, who is adding to the growing number of voices expressing opposition