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Local and global coronavirus (COVID-19) updates all in one place

Local and global coronavirus (COVID-19) updates all in one place

The situation is changing rapidly, so we have created a page where you can access all of our local and national coverage
ONTARIO: Doctors struggle to keep up amid ‘unnecessary’ requests for coronavirus clearance notes

ONTARIO: Doctors struggle to keep up amid ‘unnecessary’ requests for coronavirus clearance notes

Ontario doctors say the system is already overburdened, and unnecessary visits are putting a greater strain on the system
All Anglican church services across Ontario cancelled until further notice

All Anglican church services across Ontario cancelled until further notice

Diocese of Ontario announces the decision to address COVID-19 concerns
'Topsy-turvy times': School closure needed to stop COVID-19 spread, many agree

'Topsy-turvy times': School closure needed to stop COVID-19 spread, many agree

Though many students and parents have questions about the 2-week closure impacting schools, daycares, school buses, before- and after-school programs, continuing education
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Good morning, Newmarket!

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Ontario suspends personal prison visits due to COVD-19

Ontario suspends personal prison visits due to COVD-19

Professional visits, including legal counsel, will continue
Seneca College suspends in-person classes

Seneca College suspends in-person classes

All sporting, social events on and off campus cancelled at least until end of April
York public health experiencing 'significant' volume of COVID-19 calls

York public health experiencing 'significant' volume of COVID-19 calls

Only call if you are a priority case; public health's ability to 'properly manage the COVID-19 situation in our community' depends on it
CANADA: Could AI help modernize the federal hunt for dirty cash?

CANADA: Could AI help modernize the federal hunt for dirty cash?

Technology might be able to help federal agency sort through data
Newmarket chamber cancels spring home show

Newmarket chamber cancels spring home show

An alternate date for the event, which is the largest home show in York Region, will be announced in the future