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BEYOND LOCAL: The case for keeping paper bills in the digital age

BEYOND LOCAL: The case for keeping paper bills in the digital age

In an era of data breaches and privacy intrusions, many of Canadians want paper bills
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4 new COVID-19 cases in Newmarket, as York Region total hits 193

4 new COVID-19 cases in Newmarket, as York Region total hits 193

The majority of the cases in the region, at 35 per cent, are aged 20 to 44, followed by ages 55 to 64 at 25 per cent
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Five ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to COVID-19

Five ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to COVID-19

Human connections and meaningful interactions are an essential part of the learning process, especially online
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Earth Hour can be 'celebrated digitally' tonight in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

Earth Hour can be 'celebrated digitally' tonight in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

The annual event is moving its celebration online this year
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Area photographer tries to capture lighter side of pandemic

Area photographer tries to capture lighter side of pandemic

'I was just having fun, but the fact that others were able to take some joy from them makes me really happy,' says Laura Bainborough of new collection
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COVID-19 Update: 'We will get over this soon,' York Region medical officer of health says

COVID-19 Update: 'We will get over this soon,' York Region medical officer of health says

In a videotaped message, Dr. Karim Kurji urges residents to do their civic duty and work with public health by remaining at home and limiting physical contact
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Ontario COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000 with today's reported tests

Ontario COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000 with today's reported tests

The province is reporting another 151 confirmed cases today, which is the week's second-highest single day increase
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Area Indigenous peoples ceded their territory in later disputed Toronto Purchase

Area Indigenous peoples ceded their territory in later disputed Toronto Purchase

In this second of a two-part series, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the story of how lands were acquired by the Canadian government, paving the way for settlers
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2 new COVID-19 cases in Newmarket, as York Region total reaches 163

2 new COVID-19 cases in Newmarket, as York Region total reaches 163

The number of resolved COVID-19 cases in York Region has jumped from one to eight, including the first two confirmed cases
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Police officer seriously injured in Richmond Hill assault

Police officer seriously injured in Richmond Hill assault

Suspect is alleged to have attacked the officer while he was seated in his cruiser, continued to assault him outside the vehicle and taken his baton to assault him further
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