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York Region aims to surpass accessibility act requirements

York Region aims to surpass accessibility act requirements

New multi-year accessibility plan to ensure training of all employees, agents on standards
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Auditor general backs up Ford government critics in huge annual report

Auditor general backs up Ford government critics in huge annual report

Value-for-money reports critique the province on Ontario Science Centre, health care, environment, travel and tourism, driving tests
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Movie-goers evacuated after substance sprayed in Vaughan theatre

Movie-goers evacuated after substance sprayed in Vaughan theatre

Police are searching for two masked and hooded men who entered after an Indian Hindi-language film began last night; similar incidents occurred in Brampton and Toronto
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Gussapolooza Music Festival accepting submissions for next fall

Gussapolooza Music Festival accepting submissions for next fall

The festival promotes emerging music, but also shines a spotlight on filmmakers, visual artists, and creative entrepreneurs of all kinds
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York Regional Police named one of GTA's top 100 employers

York Regional Police named one of GTA's top 100 employers

Force makes list for ninth year in a row
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Ontario hospital services shuttered 1,000+ times this year: advocacy group

Ontario hospital services shuttered 1,000+ times this year: advocacy group

The Ontario Health Coalition tracked all of the closures of emergency departments, urgent care centres and other hospital services in the province this year
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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'Holy cow!': Markham man among 3 friends sharing $1M lottery win

'Holy cow!': Markham man among 3 friends sharing $1M lottery win

All three plan to use their portion of the winnings to invest in property
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Newmarket trustee elected York Region District School Board vice-chair

Newmarket trustee elected York Region District School Board vice-chair

Pamela McCarthy was elected at the board's inaugural meeting Monday, while Markham Trustee Ron Lynn returns as chair for 2024
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Here's where to have holiday fun in Newmarket, York Region

Here's where to have holiday fun in Newmarket, York Region

Holiday socials, markets, and plenty of chances to meet Santa highlight this week of fun in York Region
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