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Volunteers welcomed back at Habitat for Humanity, ReStore

Volunteers welcomed back at Habitat for Humanity, ReStore

'Our volunteers are the heart, soul, and driving force of our organization. Creating a safe environment to welcome them back has been a major focus of ours since the pandemic hit,' CEO says
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'Yay, George!': 99-year-old takes final lap of 100K goal to support Southlake

'Yay, George!': 99-year-old takes final lap of 100K goal to support Southlake

Newmarket's George Markow met the goal he set for himself to help in the battle against COVID-19
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Newmarket company on track to debut pulp paper face mask prototype

Newmarket company on track to debut pulp paper face mask prototype

'With the masks, you can even light your campfires with them. All joking aside, it’s paper,' Pulp Moulded Products CEO says
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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; York Region reports 13 new cases, as median Rt value jumps to 1.07; Ontario confirms 133 new cases, 2nd highest daily count since July
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UPDATE: 8 new shops, eateries, open at Newmarket's Upper Canada Mall

UPDATE: 8 new shops, eateries, open at Newmarket's Upper Canada Mall

Dollarama expected to open later in September
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Uptick in COVID cases shelves in-person browsing at Newmarket library

Uptick in COVID cases shelves in-person browsing at Newmarket library

A new walk-in service finds staff browsing, retrieving materials for patrons
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Have a great day
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BEYOND LOCAL: How stereotyping in the classrooms can mask inequities and harm students

BEYOND LOCAL: How stereotyping in the classrooms can mask inequities and harm students

The myth of Asians being good at math both encourages a “blame-the-victim” approach to math failure and imposes significant psycho-social pressure on high-achieving students, prof says
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Multi-vehicle collision at Yonge and Green Lane

Multi-vehicle collision at Yonge and Green Lane

Police are advising drivers to avoid the area
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Human traffickers using women, girls to sell sex targeted as police join forces

Human traffickers using women, girls to sell sex targeted as police join forces

'These crimes are amongst the worst that can be committed. On a daily basis, we’re getting tips or people calling in for advice,' says Barrie police detective
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