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Good morning, Newmarket!

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BEYOND LOCAL: How home cooking could make a comeback during COVID-19 pandemic

BEYOND LOCAL: How home cooking could make a comeback during COVID-19 pandemic

Self-isolating may mean many Canadians will be forced to spend more time in the kitchen, a place that’s been foreign to most millennials, according to a new survey
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Arrest warrant issued for Newmarket man following Beaverton drug bust

Arrest warrant issued for Newmarket man following Beaverton drug bust

Durham police say the man ran off during a routine traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of more than $20,000 in cash and drugs Saturday night
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Newmarket yet to reach peak in COVID-19 cases: York Region medical officer of health

Newmarket yet to reach peak in COVID-19 cases: York Region medical officer of health

While York Region is likely nearing its 'plateau', Dr. Karim Kurji identifies Newmarket as one of three communities where cases are continuing to rise
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Backlash brews over closure of York Regional Forest's 120-km trail system

Backlash brews over closure of York Regional Forest's 120-km trail system

Convergence of cars, people during peak spring time prompted the move, which will help prevent further spread of COVID-19, region spokesperson says
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Emergency order allows first responders to access COVID-19 positive status information

Emergency order allows first responders to access COVID-19 positive status information

The move comes in an effort to protect frontline first responders who are at great risk of being directly exposed to COVID-19
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COVID-19: Province announces funding for families during school closures

COVID-19: Province announces funding for families during school closures

Ford says this funding is for parents to help their children access tools to assist with online learning and studying remotely
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'I Don't Want to Wash My Hands' kicks off Newmarket library's virtual story time

'I Don't Want to Wash My Hands' kicks off Newmarket library's virtual story time

Newmarket Public Library will continue to offer new online programming options for children and adults as the COVID-19 pandemic closure continues
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York Region opens emergency child care centre near Southlake

York Region opens emergency child care centre near Southlake

Health care and other frontline workers can apply online as of today, April 6
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Ontario reporting 309 more COVID-19 cases today, lowest daily total this month

Ontario reporting 309 more COVID-19 cases today, lowest daily total this month

York Region is reporting lower numbers of additional cases this morning, too: four in Markham, Vaughan
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