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<b> WATCH: </b> Elliott, top doc give COVID update

WATCH: Elliott, top doc give COVID update

Omicron expected to peak this month, with hospitalizations peaking after
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'It helps kids think of the positive things': Newmarket Optimist Club holds essay, speech contests

'It helps kids think of the positive things': Newmarket Optimist Club holds essay, speech contests

Prizes available for youth in annual competition asking for optimistic reflection
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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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'We are going to see service level challenges': Newmarket considers spending increase to address deteriorating infrastructure

'We are going to see service level challenges': Newmarket considers spending increase to address deteriorating infrastructure

New plan suggests spending up to $81 million more in next decade to alleviate decline in roads, bridges, pipes
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Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages

Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages

Employee absenteeism due to workers calling in sick and COVID-19 protocols has hit about 30 per cent at some stores and is continuing to rise, says Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
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Big snowstorm brings out Newmarket neighbours to help each other

Big snowstorm brings out Newmarket neighbours to help each other

The town deployed 12 single axle plows, 3 pickup truck plows, 18 sidewalk plows and 10 pieces of support equipment to tackle up to 37 cm of snow
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OPP target 'preventable' tragedies, urge snowmobilers to be cautious

OPP target 'preventable' tragedies, urge snowmobilers to be cautious

Four deaths related to snowmobiling have already occurred this year, sergeant says
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Registration open for kindergarten, French immersion at YRDSB

Registration open for kindergarten, French immersion at YRDSB

The deadline for French immersion registration is Feb. 4
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Community raffle returns, after first draw raises $35K for Newmarket hospital

Community raffle returns, after first draw raises $35K for Newmarket hospital

Early-bird tickets are on sale now for Southlake Foundation's second 50-50 raffle to help provide needed resources, equipment
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50 stolen vehicles recovered, 7 arrested in ongoing York Region investigation

50 stolen vehicles recovered, 7 arrested in ongoing York Region investigation

Thefts of vehicles from residential driveways rise in last several years; York Regional Police suggest how you can avoid becoming a victim
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