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BEYOND LOCAL: How young women and girls are taking sex-ed into their own hands

BEYOND LOCAL: How young women and girls are taking sex-ed into their own hands

Many young women and girls who make YouTube videos about sexual consent also examine larger cultural, legal and political contexts.
No social gatherings for Easter, Passover weekend, Town advises — or face fines

No social gatherings for Easter, Passover weekend, Town advises — or face fines

And that also means no walks with friends, dinner parties and backyard campfires, says the Town of Newmarket as it moves to stronger enforcement of COVID-19 emergency orders
York Region COVID-19 cases hit 604, with 46 more today

York Region COVID-19 cases hit 604, with 46 more today

Northern municipalities see jump of seven new cases confirmed today, April 9 — in Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina
Downsizing Divas help make letting go a little easier

Downsizing Divas help make letting go a little easier

When moving from a family home to a retirement residence or condo, older adults may need time to come to terms with divesting themselves of some possessions they value
Vaughan driver faces impaired charges in Springwater

Vaughan driver faces impaired charges in Springwater

Accused is also charged with driving more than 50 km/h over speed limit
Easter guests must be virtual, York Region medical officer of health reminds

Easter guests must be virtual, York Region medical officer of health reminds

While Easter, Passover and Ramadan are celebrations typically shared with family and friends, the COVID-19 pandemic has put that on hold this year, Dr. Karim Kurji says
'It's the least we can do': Newmarket restaurant treats Southlake staff to Italian meal

'It's the least we can do': Newmarket restaurant treats Southlake staff to Italian meal

'We had a phone call an hour later from one of the doctors thanking us and everybody was in the background shouting out their thanks,' Molisana Bakery co-owner says
Stressed out by COVID-19 crisis? Here are some ways to get back on track

Stressed out by COVID-19 crisis? Here are some ways to get back on track

It's a good time to re-examine your boundaries, social worker Mary Charron advises in her monthly column
2 men arrested in Vaughan, Richmond Hill, GTA break-and-enter spree

2 men arrested in Vaughan, Richmond Hill, GTA break-and-enter spree

York Regional Police has recovered some stolen property, which is available to view online
Ontario COVID-19 deaths reach 200, an increase of 26 since yesterday

Ontario COVID-19 deaths reach 200, an increase of 26 since yesterday

The province is reporting its second-highest daily caseload increase since the pandemic began — yesterday was the highest