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Local musicians raise money for instruments and lessons for kids

Local musicians raise money for instruments and lessons for kids

Proceeds from the Thursday night charity bingo games at Market Brewing Company this month will go to MusicCan, a non-profit launched by Glenn Marais and Manny DeGrandis
ADOPT ME: Feline friends looking for purrfect forever home

ADOPT ME: Feline friends looking for purrfect forever home

Simmy and Charity are best friends, but will make time for you, too
90 Starlight families treated to Halloween at Markham hotel

90 Starlight families treated to Halloween at Markham hotel

Trick or Suite, part of Starlight Canada’s Great Escapes Wishes, is the first time some area children with compromised immune systems or accessibility challenges are able to enjoy the full trick-or-treating experience
Swiffer partners with Ontario SPCA to support pet adoptions

Swiffer partners with Ontario SPCA to support pet adoptions

Every adopter who brings home an animal from the York Region Animal Centre will receive a Swiffer pet duster starter kit and Get Pet Ready Guide
YRP flies purple ribbon flag for intimate partner violence awareness

YRP flies purple ribbon flag for intimate partner violence awareness

'We want to convey to our community that there is no place for any form of violence, especially intimate partner violence, in the homes, neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools or anywhere in York Region,' police chief says 
OnRoute invites highway drivers to 'Support Our Troops'

OnRoute invites highway drivers to 'Support Our Troops'

You're invited to donate $1 in support of military members and veterans Nov. 1 to Dec. 31
Bring your leftover pumpkins to Wishing Well Sanctuary

Bring your leftover pumpkins to Wishing Well Sanctuary

Pigs at the Bradford sanctuary love eating leftover pumpkins
Strike a pose, support Southlake at Upper Canada Mall photo booth

Strike a pose, support Southlake at Upper Canada Mall photo booth

Make a donation to Southlake until 5 p.m. today and get a video from the 360 degree photo booth
Canadian Federation of University Women boosts scholarships

Canadian Federation of University Women boosts scholarships

The Aurora/Newmarket group is increasing its scholarship to $2,500 to students, in light of rising costs and the current economy
Newmarket man biking across Canada in search of accessible route

Newmarket man biking across Canada in search of accessible route

Kevin Mills, who is a quadriplegic, is planning a cross-Canada handbike ride in 2023. He is hosting a comedy night Nov. 4 in Newmarket to help fund the trip