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Vaccinations urged for vulnerable groups, with 11 outbreaks to date

Vaccinations urged for vulnerable groups, with 11 outbreaks to date

'COVID-19 is still circulating and it can still cause severe outcomes,' York Region associate medical officer of health says as vaccine eligibility expands
Canada Post funds suicide prevention training in Newmarket

Canada Post funds suicide prevention training in Newmarket

The $5,000 grant from the Canada Post will fund a suicide prevention training program for 30 youth in Newmarket; Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults
Ford government rezoned developer-owned golf club in Greenbelt after request from PC appointee

Ford government rezoned developer-owned golf club in Greenbelt after request from PC appointee

Now-reversed changes were made at the behest of Quinto Annibale, on behalf of a golf course owned by several prominent developers with York Region ties
GO train service halted this weekend through Newmarket

GO train service halted this weekend through Newmarket

Shuttle buses will be replacing train service on the Barrie line, from Allandale Waterfront GO and Union Station
York U, Barrie hospital partner to foster 'culture of innovation'

York U, Barrie hospital partner to foster 'culture of innovation'

'By leveraging our combined expertise I am certain that we are, together, going to increase, improve and strengthen our impact on the health outcomes of our surrounding communities,' York University president says
OPINION: Buffy fraud a gut punch to Indigenous culture

OPINION: Buffy fraud a gut punch to Indigenous culture

'Reflection provides the lens that we can look through to see how that deception was orchestrated like a fairy-tale Disney production,' says area elder 
VIDEO: Skinned goat head thrown at Vaughan home

VIDEO: Skinned goat head thrown at Vaughan home

Police believe the same suspects are involved in 'disturbing' targeted incidents at two homes, where skinned goat heads were found and graffiti was spray-painted on vehicles, a garage, walkways last week
Volunteers behind Aurora Arboretum recognized with LSRCA award

Volunteers behind Aurora Arboretum recognized with LSRCA award

'This recognition, I think, makes our volunteers feel like they are really doing something that makes a difference to others and really makes a difference to our environment,' says Aurora Community Arboretum chair
Newmarket Catholic trustee allowed to return to meetings

Newmarket Catholic trustee allowed to return to meetings

Ban from all meetings for Newmarket, Georgina and East Gwillimbury trustee has been stayed until end of term due to appeal
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices