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VIEW FROM THE HILL: Newmarket's MP on affordable housing, Ukraine invasion, Ottawa protests (VIDEO)

VIEW FROM THE HILL: Newmarket's MP on affordable housing, Ukraine invasion, Ottawa protests (VIDEO)

Newmarket-Aurora MP takes questions on federal issues in our new monthly video series
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This week in NewmarketToday+: Set sail! Enter for a chance to win a cruise for two from Celebrity Cruises

This week in NewmarketToday+: Set sail! Enter for a chance to win a cruise for two from Celebrity Cruises

Plus, sign up for your FREE member-exclusive email featuring upcoming contests, local offers, auctions and more
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Newmarket actor makes Toronto stage debut with return to live performances

Newmarket actor makes Toronto stage debut with return to live performances

Phil Dionne has been acting in the community for more than 30 years and will be starring in the brand new play Nested
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'COVID has been so difficult for us': 12 York Region nurses among 16 sharing $2M lottery win

'COVID has been so difficult for us': 12 York Region nurses among 16 sharing $2M lottery win

'We’ve all had to push through exhaustion and burnout and this win has been an incredible joy for us all and a great reason to celebrate,' Woodbridge winner says, after the group decided a month ago to start playing the lottery together
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Suspect wanted for setting fire in residential building in Richmond Hill

Suspect wanted for setting fire in residential building in Richmond Hill

The whole building was evacuated and there was significant fire damage reported, according to Crime Stoppers of York Region's crime of the week
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Province scrapping York Region Transit fares for riders using GO buses, trains

Province scrapping York Region Transit fares for riders using GO buses, trains

As of March 14, the province is removing transfer fee of $1 between GO and YRT, and is reducing PRESTO fare discounts for youth, post-secondary students
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Armed suspect approaches man in garage, carjacks his Mercedes in Markham

Armed suspect approaches man in garage, carjacks his Mercedes in Markham

The man demanded the keys, then fled the scene in the ML350, while a second suspect followed in a dark-coloured SUV, police say
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COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Wednesday

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

Southlake reports slight rise in hospitalizations, now at 14; York Region reports steady drop in hospitalizations, ICU, as 7-day case average continues to rise; Ontario reports 27 more deaths, drop in hospitalizations to 847, down from 1,106 last week
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Whitchurch-Stouffville resident charged for refusing to wear mask, show proof of vaccination

Whitchurch-Stouffville resident charged for refusing to wear mask, show proof of vaccination

1,613 charges later, York Region is wrapping up its bi-weekly COVID-19 enforcement task force reports as Ontario has lifted restrictions in most sectors
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Got an idea to create positive change in Newmarket? There's a grant for that

Got an idea to create positive change in Newmarket? There's a grant for that

$15,000 in grants will be awarded to residents, agencies for ideas that support mental well-being and housing stability in central Newmarket
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