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Markham pharmacy robbed at gunpoint

Markham pharmacy robbed at gunpoint

Two suspects demanded cash, narcotics, York Regional Police say
'Grateful addict' pens book to help people heal from grief

'Grateful addict' pens book to help people heal from grief

Newmarket native Nicholas Goodman says his first book, A Moment with Grace, is a 'companion for people who are grieving, a way to celebrate life rather than being a dark story'
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Good morning, Newmarket!

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CANADA: Canadians working from home continue to stay ‘on the job’ while sick

CANADA: Canadians working from home continue to stay ‘on the job’ while sick

In what’s already a stressful time for Canadians, with health and financial concerns, the absence of time off is piling on to some employees
Newmarket man among group of electrical workers shocked by $114K lottery win

Newmarket man among group of electrical workers shocked by $114K lottery win

Robert Neil, along with residents from Aurora, Holland Landing, Keswick, are sharing the winnings of the ticket bought at Yonge Street gas station in Newmarket
'Go back to basics': York Region hits new high in single-day COVID case increase

'Go back to basics': York Region hits new high in single-day COVID case increase

York Region's medical officer of health is urging close contact be kept to household members only, as 128 new cases are reported tonight, Oct. 14
COVID-19 Today: School, child care cases for Newmarket, York Region, and Ontario

COVID-19 Today: School, child care cases for Newmarket, York Region, and Ontario

3 schools under surveillance for 4 cases in Newmarket ; 2 schools close due to outbreaks in York Region; 96 more school cases push Ontario numbers beyond 1,000 in 421 schools
LETTER: Comic perpetuates stereotypes of transgender individuals

LETTER: Comic perpetuates stereotypes of transgender individuals

Trans lived experiences are no joke, says the president of Pflag York Region, in the wake of the publication of an inappropriate cartoon by the Toronto Star and more than 120 other print media
York Region's Catholic board closes schools in King, Vaughan due to COVID-19 outbreaks

York Region's Catholic board closes schools in King, Vaughan due to COVID-19 outbreaks

Holy Name and Our Lady of Fatima elementary schools are the first in York Region to temporarily close as case counts began to mount
On the Holland River, Newmarket's beavers are busy (9 photos)

On the Holland River, Newmarket's beavers are busy (9 photos)