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Intensification vs. sprawl: York Region council divided on way to grow

Intensification vs. sprawl: York Region council divided on way to grow

Newmarket mayor points finger at East Gwillimbury's future sprawl for cramping his town's plans to grow through intensification
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YRP looking for witnesses in tow truck arson in Newmarket

YRP looking for witnesses in tow truck arson in Newmarket

Police were called to a tow truck fire at a Newmarket residence around 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 16
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Q&A with Newmarket-Aurora Candidates: Independent Dorian Baxter

Q&A with Newmarket-Aurora Candidates: Independent Dorian Baxter

NewmarketToday sent a series of questions to each of the candidates about a wide range of issues; here are the answers in their own words
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Temporary road test centre opens Monday at East Gwillimbury GO station

Temporary road test centre opens Monday at East Gwillimbury GO station

Location will help reduce the road test backlog resulting from COVID-19 restrictions
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Georgina adds its voice to movement urging Holland Marsh recycling facility go forward

Georgina adds its voice to movement urging Holland Marsh recycling facility go forward

Currently on hold, the proposed York Region facility would cut phosphorus runoff into the Holland River and Lake Simcoe by up to 85 per cent, advocates say
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COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Thursday

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Thursday

2 new cases in Newmarket, including at Alexander Muir P.S.; York Region confirms 76 new cases, with 67% of 454  new cases in last 7 days unvaccinated; Ontario's new cases jump by 864, of which 76% are not fully vaccinated or status unknown, with 3 more deaths
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Tee up at Rose of Sharon Golf Classic to support young York Region parents

Tee up at Rose of Sharon Golf Classic to support young York Region parents

Registration is now open for the tournament that will be held at Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club Sept. 25
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Harvest tea paired with Victorian gothic backdrop winning recipe for Hillary House

Harvest tea paired with Victorian gothic backdrop winning recipe for Hillary House

The Aurora Historical Society's 2nd annual event Sept. 18 includes a pot of tea, sandwiches, scones and desserts, and a tour of Hillary House and Koffler Museum of Medicine as well
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Share a smile today
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BEYOND LOCAL: Why it is important to live with negative emotions

BEYOND LOCAL: Why it is important to live with negative emotions

Though well-intentioned, phrases reinforcing positivity can end up creating more distress instead of helping
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