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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, 11 active in Newmarket; in York Region, 15 new cases, 7 days with no new COVID-19 fatalities; 116 new cases in Ontario, as hospitalizations drop to 117
LETTER: Government must do better for our veterans

LETTER: Government must do better for our veterans

Veterans are fighting Veterans Affairs because of unfair processes that they have to go up against to obtain benefits and placement on programs, letter writer says
Heat warning remains in effect: Environment Canada

Heat warning remains in effect: Environment Canada

A slightly cooler airmass may move into the area this weekend, however, there is considerable uncertainty
Good Morning, Newmarket!

Good Morning, Newmarket!

Stop and smell the roses
CANADA: Cancer trial to focus on protecting patients from COVID-19 infection

CANADA: Cancer trial to focus on protecting patients from COVID-19 infection

Dr. Rebecca Auer says the study could help experts understand why some COVID-19 patients are relatively asymptomatic while others end up in intensive care or die
(UPDATE) Pedestrian, driver dead after vehicle drives off parking deck in Vaughan

(UPDATE) Pedestrian, driver dead after vehicle drives off parking deck in Vaughan

The vehicle went through a fence after striking a woman in the parking lot this afternoon, police say
Markham woman charged in fraudulent immigration services investigation

Markham woman charged in fraudulent immigration services investigation

Police say she falsely presented herself as a qualified immigration consultant and paralegal
UPDATE: York Region council unanimous in support of mandatory mask policy

UPDATE: York Region council unanimous in support of mandatory mask policy

As of July 17, unless you fall into an exemption category, you'll need to wear a non-medical face covering to shop indoors, enter a business, worship at your church, mosque or synagogue, go to a real estate open house, or visit the cinema
Today marks gradual return to business as usual for Newmarket bylaw

Today marks gradual return to business as usual for Newmarket bylaw

Applying for on-street parking exemptions remain free while more vehicles are at home during COVID-19
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 new close-contact case in Newmarket, as resolved cases reach 86%; York Region reports 11 new cases, as median Rt inches up to 1.09; Ontario reports small spike of 170 new cases, as resolved cases reach 88%