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11 York Region paramedics receive exemplary service medals

11 York Region paramedics receive exemplary service medals

Local paramedics among 166 recognized for dedication to the service by the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs
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3D printed handgun, silencer among illegal firearms seized in King

3D printed handgun, silencer among illegal firearms seized in King

51-year-old charged after search warrant executed on rural property on Highway 9
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Newmarket MP splits from party majority to call for ceasefire

Newmarket MP splits from party majority to call for ceasefire

Newmarket-Aurora MP Tony Van Bynen joins group of 33 MPs calling on government to urge ceasefire in Gaza
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Newmarket turns down neighbourhood's speed bump request

Newmarket turns down neighbourhood's speed bump request

Residents' petition sought bump at sharp bend at Willowick, Carberry but town going with bollards, line painting instead based on data
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York police board approves budget increase of $18.2M for 2024

York police board approves budget increase of $18.2M for 2024

Regional chair emphasizes need to show efficiencies after board approves capital budget of more than $410 million
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Cause of death for human remains found in Newmarket not suspicious

Cause of death for human remains found in Newmarket not suspicious

York Regional Police have identified the body found in a forested area behind a medical building’s parking lot last week
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Sport Aurora honours top athletes, coaches at Breakfast of Champions

Sport Aurora honours top athletes, coaches at Breakfast of Champions

“I like to surround myself with the uncommon and the overcomers – the people who have raised the bar and have pushed themselves. So, I feel right at home in this room full of champions,' says athlete of year Grey Brett
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'They never want us to speak': NDP volunteers, execs, former MPPs oppose tossing Jama

'They never want us to speak': NDP volunteers, execs, former MPPs oppose tossing Jama

At least two former NDP MPPs have spoken out against Jama's removal from caucus
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Snowmobilers can get on track with early-bird permit purchase

Snowmobilers can get on track with early-bird permit purchase

By purchasing on or before Nov. 1, early trail permit buyers can support their local club while saving $80 off the regular fee, Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs says
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Newmarket vs Aurora in 16th Battle of Yonge Street this weekend

Newmarket vs Aurora in 16th Battle of Yonge Street this weekend

The official puck drop for the series will be Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ahead of the U18 AA game at Ray Twinney Recreation Complex
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