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Newmarket teen scouted to play with Chicago Cubs in California

Newmarket teen scouted to play with Chicago Cubs in California

Joining the Cubs means Paul Xenophontos will be seen by college and professional scouts
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Newmarket native Quinton Byfield makes NHL history in being drafted 2nd overall by LA Kings

Newmarket native Quinton Byfield makes NHL history in being drafted 2nd overall by LA Kings

He becomes the highest-selected Black player, as well as highest-selected Sudbury Wolves player in franchise history
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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19

The Newmarket native is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms
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11 Newmarket athletes receive province's Quest for Gold funding

11 Newmarket athletes receive province's Quest for Gold funding

'The program provides much needed funding and support to our athletes, so that they can continue pursuing their dreams on an international stage,' says Newmarket-Aurora MPP Christine Elliott
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Advance lift tickets, season pass only way to ski at Blue Mountain

Advance lift tickets, season pass only way to ski at Blue Mountain

The resort will be discontinuing 'walk-up window' ticket sales and undated lift tickets due to COVID-19 safety protocols
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Newmarket's Herb Cain deserves Hockey Hall of Fame recognition

Newmarket's Herb Cain deserves Hockey Hall of Fame recognition

Every NHL scoring champion from 1918 to 1988 and beyond is in the Hall, except Cain, who was a prolific goal scorer and only the 13th player in NHL history to score 200, says writer Brooke Broadbent
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Newmarket Olympian Gabby Daleman to compete for Miss World Canada title

Newmarket Olympian Gabby Daleman to compete for Miss World Canada title

'Still in complete disbelief, this is such a huge honour,' says hometown figure skater after winning the Ontario contest
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OHL president remains hopeful for full schedule with fans

OHL president remains hopeful for full schedule with fans

As a gate-driven league, Branch says OHL 'would be hard-pressed to operate' with no fans in the rinks
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Paddleboarding allows users to become stand-up participants

Paddleboarding allows users to become stand-up participants

'We’re happy to get boards to the people, and expose them to some physical fitness, as well as a new perspective and appreciation of the beauty of the waterways'
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Newmarket's Byfield a finalist for CHL top draft prospect award

Newmarket's Byfield a finalist for CHL top draft prospect award

The 17-year-old forward with the OHL's Sudbury Wolves won World Junior gold with Canada and captained Team Red at the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
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