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Names of founding fathers, prominent citizens, local heroes live on in our parks (8 photos)

Names of founding fathers, prominent citizens, local heroes live on in our parks (8 photos)

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his exploration of the history behind some of Newmarket's parks and recreational facilities
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Top community leaders at helm of York Region's human services board

Top community leaders at helm of York Region's human services board

24 appointees to advise regional council on the provincially mandated community safety and well-being plan
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BEYOND LOCAL: Maybe rare diseases are not so rare after all

BEYOND LOCAL: Maybe rare diseases are not so rare after all

Researchers are questioning whether it is time to abandon the word 'rare' and try something new
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Newmarket man, woman charged in string of break and enters

Newmarket man, woman charged in string of break and enters

Restaurants in Cookstown, Bradford were robbed of cash
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Cloudy with a bit of snow today and light winds.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Are universities catering only to young students?

BEYOND LOCAL: Are universities catering only to young students?

Mature women students face additional barriers when enrolling in STEM programs
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CANADA: Expert warns that Liberals’ pot amnesty would be easy for a new government to reverse

CANADA: Expert warns that Liberals’ pot amnesty would be easy for a new government to reverse

The only people who will be eligible are those with a record only for simple possession, and nothing else
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Missing Markham man found deceased in Toronto

Missing Markham man found deceased in Toronto

Death not considered suspicious, say police
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Online Momo Challenge not a hoax, South Simcoe police say

Online Momo Challenge not a hoax, South Simcoe police say

Parents urged to warn their children about the cyberbullying game that encourages youth to do dangerous tasks, including self-harm after nearby school board incident
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Members of key York Region committees give boost to newcomers, accessibility issues

Members of key York Region committees give boost to newcomers, accessibility issues

The York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Community Partnership Council begin 2019 to 2022 term
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