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Vaughan man charged with homicide after woman found in house fire

Vaughan man charged with homicide after woman found in house fire

Mohammad Askaryar, 71, is charged with first-degree murder and arson endangering life
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Town gathering donations for Newmarket Food Pantry

Town gathering donations for Newmarket Food Pantry

Fall food drive underway at municipal offices until Oct. 7
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New Draws for Paws 50/50 lottery supports animals in need

New Draws for Paws 50/50 lottery supports animals in need

The grand prize draw takes place on Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. with a guaranteed prize of $6,500
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Nothing says fall like a visit to a pumpkin farm (19 photos)

Nothing says fall like a visit to a pumpkin farm (19 photos)

Take a trip to Laura’s Farm Stand in Cookstown for fall fun with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, flower field, vegetable market and plenty of photo ops
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2nd man arrested in Richmond Hill assault on Elnaz Hajtamiri

2nd man arrested in Richmond Hill assault on Elnaz Hajtamiri

Elnaz Hajtamiri was kidnapped from Wasaga Beach weeks after being assaulted in Richmond Hill
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York Region wants you to name new pollinator garden

York Region wants you to name new pollinator garden

Contest running until Oct. 10 to name new native plant garden at Richmond Hill
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12 years later, police lay murder charge in case of dismembered Ontario man

12 years later, police lay murder charge in case of dismembered Ontario man

62-year-old from Woodbridge was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder
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Newmarket resident wins fight against nearly $4,500 gas bill

Newmarket resident wins fight against nearly $4,500 gas bill

'You got to be your biggest advocate,' resident says after bill reduced to $233, while others are concerned by ongoing bill spikes
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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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High tea guests raise a pinkie to help build Newmarket shelter

High tea guests raise a pinkie to help build Newmarket shelter

'We shouldn’t rest until every person in our community has a place to live with dignity,' says Newmarket mayor, chair of All Inn! campaign to build new emergency shelter and transitional housing units
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