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Thornhill retiree celebrates third big lottery win

Thornhill retiree celebrates third big lottery win

Vincent Charlemagne is celebrating a $100,000 Encore win, after previous wins of $30 million and $1 million in just over a decade
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Horrors lurk in the dark at Newmarket’s haunted trail

Horrors lurk in the dark at Newmarket’s haunted trail

Popular free Halloween event returns to Dave Kerwin trail Oct. 24 to 26
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Case remanded for man charged with murder of Newmarket resident

Case remanded for man charged with murder of Newmarket resident

Criminal defence lawyer requests the delay to receive disclosure for the case against Phillip Rulli, accused of the first-degree murder of Dennis Sweet
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Trillium grant boosts John Howard Society's youth, adult programs

Trillium grant boosts John Howard Society's youth, adult programs

'My life is so peaceful now,' says client of a program that received Ontario Trillium Foundation funding support
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Frank Stronach's sex assault case put over until Nov. 4, set to move to Toronto

Frank Stronach's sex assault case put over until Nov. 4, set to move to Toronto

92-year-old billionaire businessman now faces 18 counts, including sexual assault and indecent assault
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LETTER: History has shown we must fight for freedom of expression

LETTER: History has shown we must fight for freedom of expression

'Art is meant to invoke conversations,' says letter writer regarding closure of Aurora Cultural Centre exhibit due to antisemitism concerns
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Richmond Hill man charged with voyeurism at mall

Richmond Hill man charged with voyeurism at mall

Police allege a man used hidden camera to make recordings of women at shopping centre
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Markham restaurant charged for food safety violations

Markham restaurant charged for food safety violations

Congee Queen on Steeles charged last week by York Region Public Health inspectors
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Markham to host Little Native Hockey League Tournament for 3 years

Markham to host Little Native Hockey League Tournament for 3 years

'We look forward to welcoming athletes and families from across Ontario and continuing to support the positive impact this tournament has on Indigenous youth,' mayor says
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Vet offers advice after Ontario sees 1st rabies death in 57 years

Vet offers advice after Ontario sees 1st rabies death in 57 years

Veterinary expert discusses the risk of rabies to pets and people and provides insights into the disease, how to avoid it and vaccination against it
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