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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

Newmarket resident dies in Southlake outbreak; Southlake COVID hospitalizations continue slow decline; York Region reports 5 deaths, ages 28 to 91, and slight rise in hospitalizations; Ontario reports 72 more deaths, as hospitalizations drop to 2,939, down from 4,016 a week ago
Groundhog Day - Shubenacadie Sam, Wiarton Willie disagree on weather forecast

Groundhog Day - Shubenacadie Sam, Wiarton Willie disagree on weather forecast

Sam is predicting a long, cold winter ahead while Willie claims an early spring is on the way
Blood donors needed as Omicron wave, severe weather lead to drop in donations

Blood donors needed as Omicron wave, severe weather lead to drop in donations

Newmarket donors can book appointments at the Canadian Blood Services location in Richmond Hill or at one of the upcoming pop-up clinics in town over the next few months
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Man dies in hospital following shooting in Markham

Man dies in hospital following shooting in Markham

York Regional Police responded to reports of a shooting near Ninth Line and Highway 407 Tuesday at about 6:45 p.m.
York Region Transit wants your feedback on fare options

York Region Transit wants your feedback on fare options

TTC fare integration part of review in final rounds of public consultations
Schomberg man accused of trespassing at night in Bradford

Schomberg man accused of trespassing at night in Bradford

A 41-year-old is charged after police responded to a report of man outside a home Sunday night
Vaughan restaurants charged for indoor dining during COVID-19 lockdown

Vaughan restaurants charged for indoor dining during COVID-19 lockdown

York Region's COVID-19 enforcement task force visited 576 businesses and laid three charges in the past two weeks
Drug prohibition fuelling opioid crisis, advocate tells Newmarket-Aurora CFUW

Drug prohibition fuelling opioid crisis, advocate tells Newmarket-Aurora CFUW

The local Canadian Federation of University Women chapter is joining the call for new drug policies focusing on regulation and support, rather than criminalization
Abandoned vehicle in live traffic leads to arrests, seizure of drugs, weapons in Vaughan

Abandoned vehicle in live traffic leads to arrests, seizure of drugs, weapons in Vaughan

York Regional Police have laid multiple charges against a Vaughan man, woman