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WATCH: Province launches voluntary COVID-19 assessment tool for students, education staff

WATCH: Province launches voluntary COVID-19 assessment tool for students, education staff

Parents, students, staff encouraged to use the screening tool to assess COVID-19 symptoms before each school day
Doctor charged with sexual assaults at Schomberg clinic

Doctor charged with sexual assaults at Schomberg clinic

York Regional Police say Dr. Wameed Ateyah may have practised at other clinics in southern Ontario, and any other potential victims are asked to come forward
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

Newmarket only York municipality without new cases today; York Region reports 37 more cases, 10 aged under 19, in largest daily increase since June 9; Ontario reports 315 new cases, 64% under the age of 40
COVID-19: Halloween doesn't have to be cancelled even if trick-or-treating is, experts say

COVID-19: Halloween doesn't have to be cancelled even if trick-or-treating is, experts say

Medical and child development experts agree the novel coronavirus poses very real threats but say it doesn't have to entirely cancel Halloween
Students offered paid work placements in auto, manufacturing sector

Students offered paid work placements in auto, manufacturing sector

Six post-secondary schools, including Georgian and York, are launching the Drive Ability – Opening Doors Program
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Good morning, Newmarket!

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BEYOND LOCAL: Here's what you need to know about carbon footprints

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's what you need to know about carbon footprints

Well-meaning individuals often make poor choices when it comes to reducing their carbon footprint
Advance lift tickets, season pass only way to ski at Blue Mountain

Advance lift tickets, season pass only way to ski at Blue Mountain

The resort will be discontinuing 'walk-up window' ticket sales and undated lift tickets due to COVID-19 safety protocols
What's Going Up: Construction underway on Newmarket's first accessible splash pad

What's Going Up: Construction underway on Newmarket's first accessible splash pad

COVID delayed summer 2020 opening, but town hopeful new amenity will welcome guests by spring 2021
As COVID cases spike, York Region considers tighter limits on social gatherings

As COVID cases spike, York Region considers tighter limits on social gatherings

The region's medical officer of health wants to put a stop to the large house parties and weddings that have become hotspots for new infections