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Newmarket concert cancelled due to lightning forecast

Newmarket concert cancelled due to lightning forecast

The TD Music Series show featuring The Blushing Brides has been cancelled on Thursday, Aug. 25
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Man charged after mom with kids sexually assaulted at Vaughan Mills

Man charged after mom with kids sexually assaulted at Vaughan Mills

Police say a male suspect approached a woman and her children, took a photo and touched her in a sexual manner
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Thunderstorm brings risk of tornado: Environment Canada

Thunderstorm brings risk of tornado: Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the region
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'I was really scared': Newmarket pet owner has close call with coyote

'I was really scared': Newmarket pet owner has close call with coyote

'It will go after somebody,' Newmarket resident says after getting run at and chased by a coyote near Bayview Parkway, warning others to steer clear
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Canada's Wonderland hiring ghouls and monsters for Halloween

Canada's Wonderland hiring ghouls and monsters for Halloween

Job fairs for the Halloween Haunt will take place every Sunday until Sept. 18
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Man charged after knife brandished in Markham perfume theft spree

Man charged after knife brandished in Markham perfume theft spree

York Regional Police responded to multiple reports of commercial robberies involving the same male suspect at the same location in July and August
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Newmarket dessert shop sells traditional gelato with a twist

Newmarket dessert shop sells traditional gelato with a twist

Newmarket residents are flocking to By Jacob, which specializes in the Italian treat with an Asian influence, along with cheesecake, macarons, and other sweets
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What's going on in and around Newmarket

What's going on in and around Newmarket

Tonight, Rolling Stones tribute band The Blushing Brides in downtown Newmarket; weekend events include Aurora's three-day Ribfest, brewery comedy night, pub crawl
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'I'm passionate for people': Ward 1 councillor vies for return

'I'm passionate for people': Ward 1 councillor vies for return

Grace Simon speaks to dog park, traffic calming, diversity in re-election bid to Newmarket council
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New park in Mount Albert features fitness area, open turf area

New park in Mount Albert features fitness area, open turf area

A new 700-meter trail will be constructed during the fall and winter between Cupples Farm Park and the stormwater management pond
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