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York police work with LCBO to crack down on thefts, driving offences

York police work with LCBO to crack down on thefts, driving offences

Between Nov. 14 and 25, police officers carried out enforcement initiative at retail liquor stores across the region, aiming to prevent liquor thefts and impaired driving
'Feels like I'm floating on air:' Aurora man wins $100K in lottery

'Feels like I'm floating on air:' Aurora man wins $100K in lottery

Adam Stesco, 37, plans to use the Lotto Max Encore winnings to pay bills, make investments and take a trip to Europe
York University helps massage workers get educated for Newmarket bylaw

York University helps massage workers get educated for Newmarket bylaw

Seminar series provides accreditation to help Asian massage businesses seeking licences under Newmarket's new regulations
Blue Door counting on Coldest Night to fix 'not enough funding'

Blue Door counting on Coldest Night to fix 'not enough funding'

You can register now for the annual walk, this year on Feb. 25, that is Blue Door's signature fundraiser of the year
Free rapid COVID-19 tests to be available at Ontario stores through to next June

Free rapid COVID-19 tests to be available at Ontario stores through to next June

The program provides the rapid antigen tests through venues that include grocery stores and pharmacies
It's Christmas markets galore for first weekend of December

It's Christmas markets galore for first weekend of December

Markets are taking place at the Newmarket Legion, Pickering College, the Newmarket Community Centre, and St. Andrew's College. The annual Aurora Christmas Market also starts this weekend
Ford denies his government tipped off developers on Greenbelt changes

Ford denies his government tipped off developers on Greenbelt changes

Some developers bought that land in the past few years despite Ford and Clark's public pronouncements it wouldn't be developed, with one purchase happening as recently as September, according to Ontario media investigations
Awareness campaign underscores impact of road salt on environment

Awareness campaign underscores impact of road salt on environment

Eventually, these chemicals enter the natural water system, including municipal drinking water wells and surface water intakes, which can impact our drinking water sources, Conservation Ontario says
Newmarket mayor wants debate with housing minister on new bill

Newmarket mayor wants debate with housing minister on new bill

'... our decision to rein in unsustainable and out-of-control municipal fees on new homebuyers is the right thing to do, and that is why our position on Bill 23 will not waver,' Minister Steven Clark says
Up to 80 km/h winds expected through Saturday: Environment Canada

Up to 80 km/h winds expected through Saturday: Environment Canada

A north to south oriented cold front is expected to track east across the region on Saturday, Environment Canada says