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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

1 more case in Newmarket, 5 in last 7 days; Aurora 2nd municipality with 0 active cases, York Region reports 7 new cases; Spike in daily cases in Ontario continues with 148 new cases
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Youth playing basketball, park gatherings remain focus of Newmarket bylaw warnings

Youth playing basketball, park gatherings remain focus of Newmarket bylaw warnings

Despite the decline in park patrols, bylaw officers issued more warnings about physical distancing than the previous week
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Large-scale power outage in Newmarket

Large-scale power outage in Newmarket

Repair of an outage in central Newmarket required shutdowns in other areas of town
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Lucky Newmarket lady aces it with $61K win

Lucky Newmarket lady aces it with $61K win

She had only just purchased her ticket for the Newmarket Lions Club's Catch the Ace, and it paid off big for Anne McIntyre
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Good Morning, Newmarket!

Good Morning, Newmarket!

Stop and smell the roses!
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First human case of West Nile virus reported in Aurora

First human case of West Nile virus reported in Aurora

The Individual has recovered from the illness, the Region of York reports
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COVID-19: Back to school plans focus on outcomes, not childhood well-being, researcher suggests

COVID-19: Back to school plans focus on outcomes, not childhood well-being, researcher suggests

Should children be given the opportunity to weigh in?
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LISTEN: Marine unit rescues 3 Lake Simcoe boaters after craft capsizes

LISTEN: Marine unit rescues 3 Lake Simcoe boaters after craft capsizes

The man in distress was able to hold his cellphone out of the water to allow police dispatch to trace the location
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Man wanted for attempted murder for a stabbing in Vaughan cemetery

Man wanted for attempted murder for a stabbing in Vaughan cemetery

When York Regional Police identified the suspect, he evaded arrest by ramming police cruisers with his vehicle and fleeing
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Richmond Hill man arrested after crack, fentanyl seized in Penetanguishene

Richmond Hill man arrested after crack, fentanyl seized in Penetanguishene

OPP say more than $13,000 worth of drugs has been removed from the streets; A man remains in custody awaiting a video bail hearing
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