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Social gatherings bump up to 10 in York Region, but haircuts, patios and more a no-go

Social gatherings bump up to 10 in York Region, but haircuts, patios and more a no-go

All 24 regions in Ontario that are permitted to move onto Stage 2 of reopening of the economy take a step forward — but not you, York Region.
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Thousand-strong crowd fills Aurora park in peaceful anti-Black racism rally (25 photos)

Thousand-strong crowd fills Aurora park in peaceful anti-Black racism rally (25 photos)

'Support us, approach us without bias, open doors, invite us in, respect our Blackness, and acknowledge that Black lives matter', organizers say
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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

Seven-day case average in York Region plummets to 23; Ontario reports lowest daily increase, 243 cases, in more than 2 months
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Are you excited about a new plant variety? You might be a sedge head!

Are you excited about a new plant variety? You might be a sedge head!

When a new sedge is discovered, it can be quite a moment for an outdoors lover
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Stop and smell the roses
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CANADA: Reopening schools will demand collaboration post-COVID-19, expert says

CANADA: Reopening schools will demand collaboration post-COVID-19, expert says

A task force for education could develop a road map to inform how authorities responsible for kindergarten to Grade 12 education could develop and implement their own specific frameworks for reopening, professor from University of Regina says
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Visiting Blue Mountains? You'll pay for parking at parks, waterfront

Visiting Blue Mountains? You'll pay for parking at parks, waterfront

TBM will be implementing a paid-parking pilot program for non-residents at Northwinds Beach, Peasemarsh, the Thornbury Harbour, and Lora Bay Park
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Police investigating a suspicious death in Markham

Police investigating a suspicious death in Markham

Man with injuries discovered outside residence. Police seek witnesses
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Mail delayed? Canada Post says volume is 'three times the norm'

Mail delayed? Canada Post says volume is 'three times the norm'

The increased number of deliveries for larger households items — like mini fridges and patio furniture — is also having an impact
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30-minute parking limit set to expire on Newmarket's Main Street

30-minute parking limit set to expire on Newmarket's Main Street

Council will decide Monday if and for how long to extend its emergency order to make it easier for curbside pickup, delivery
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