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Safe return to school hinges on physical distancing, York coalition urges

Safe return to school hinges on physical distancing, York coalition urges

'We know the virus doesn’t travel as far as two metres, but it does travel one metre. We need students apart by two metres at all times,' Newmarket biostatistician says
Citizens nab suspect wanted for spree of robberies on Main Street Unionville

Citizens nab suspect wanted for spree of robberies on Main Street Unionville

Police are still searching for a second suspect in connection with five incidents Aug. 30 and 31
Rogers expands its 5G network to Newmarket, York Region

Rogers expands its 5G network to Newmarket, York Region

Company says it will expand to more than 60 Canadian markets by year's end
UPDATE: York police launch murder investigation after body found in Lake Simcoe

UPDATE: York police launch murder investigation after body found in Lake Simcoe

The deceased is an unidentified woman who was dressed for cold weather
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

No new cases in Newmarket, 4 cases are active; York Region reports 14 new cases, as King reaches 0 active cases; Ontario continues daily case spike above 100, with 112 new cases
Newmarket's McDonald's reopen for indoor dining

Newmarket's McDonald's reopen for indoor dining

The fast food chain is implementing added safeguards, such as additional cleaning of high-touch surfaces and physical distancing
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CANADA: Should blood plasma donors be compensated?

CANADA: Should blood plasma donors be compensated?

Not compensating Canadian blood plasma donors means potentially risky reliance on foreign plasma, prof says
Small business fund now open for COVID-19 relief

Small business fund now open for COVID-19 relief

Loans up to $5,000 provided under Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Newmarket's downtown homeless receive 'public nuisance' notice

Newmarket's downtown homeless receive 'public nuisance' notice

'These individuals are members of our community, but it’s understandable that we can’t have people setting up camps and being permanent residents of our public spaces — everybody knows that’s not the answer,' Newmarket mayor says