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OUTDOORS: 'Tis the season for romance in the wilderness

OUTDOORS: 'Tis the season for romance in the wilderness

Mating season has begun for great-horned owls and red foxes, who need to get to work to ensure spring births, explains outdoors columnist
Public Health Ontario reports 587 people in ICU with COVID-19 and 55 deaths

Public Health Ontario reports 587 people in ICU with COVID-19 and 55 deaths

3,960 new cases have been reported, although new cases counts may be underestimated due to limits on who can be tested
Local artist's 'stay strong' mural first in vision to transform downtown Aurora

Local artist's 'stay strong' mural first in vision to transform downtown Aurora

Vicki Carruthers will create the first mural as part of the mayor's vision to transform plain walls of concrete into colourful showcases of public art on Yonge
Betty White Challenge sees more than $100K donated to local animal charities

Betty White Challenge sees more than $100K donated to local animal charities

Thousands of dollars have been raised for local animal charities and organizations in the name of beloved actress Betty White. Betty White, star of The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, was a prominent animal welfare advocate.
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
After 140 tonnes of fabric diverted from landfills, Echoes in the Attic partner retires (5 photos)

After 140 tonnes of fabric diverted from landfills, Echoes in the Attic partner retires (5 photos)

After more than 16 years as partner in Bradford upcycled handbag company Echoes in the Attic, Vicky Gerke has retired
CANADA: Thousands gather at Parliament for protest against vaccine mandates

CANADA: Thousands gather at Parliament for protest against vaccine mandates

Several in attendance said the gathering wouldn't likely be a one day protest and promised to stay parked by Parliament until vaccine mandate and public-health restrictions are lifted
BIRDING: Bluebirds are winged messengers of happiness (5 photos)

BIRDING: Bluebirds are winged messengers of happiness (5 photos)

Freelance writer Rosaleen Egan describes the birds who have been visiting this season
Learn to Zoom helping newcomers stay connected to the world

Learn to Zoom helping newcomers stay connected to the world

The courses are being offered without charge by the Aurora Public Library in partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)
Remember This, Newmarket : Ice cutter, soda jerk, candy girl, milkman among long gone jobs

Remember This, Newmarket: Ice cutter, soda jerk, candy girl, milkman among long gone jobs

In this week's column, Newmarket History Hound Richard MacLeod recalls occupations of yore