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Here's how to have fun and support your hospital this summer

Here's how to have fun and support your hospital this summer

From buying pancakes and watching polo, to playing golf and cycling, there are plenty of local events from July to September in support of Southlake Regional Health Centre
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New NACCA community garden fighting food insecurity in Newmarket

New NACCA community garden fighting food insecurity in Newmarket

'There was a real need in our community,' Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association chair says of new project
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Win unlimited visits to Canada’s Wonderland in SickKids fundraiser

Win unlimited visits to Canada’s Wonderland in SickKids fundraiser

The amusement park is once again hosting its Wish Trees fundraiser in support of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
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CCSYR book to chronicle resiliency of newcomers to York Region

CCSYR book to chronicle resiliency of newcomers to York Region

Catholic Community Services of York Region sharing stories of immigrants like Reza, a busy commercial pilot, after it took five years to revive his dream career after relocating to Canada from Iran
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'Gentle giant' helps Newmarket community fridge run smoothly

'Gentle giant' helps Newmarket community fridge run smoothly

'A little food can make somebody happy and people like to know a friendly face is standing here to help,' says dedicated Newmarket Food Pantry volunteer Duke Deger
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Newmarket supports Rebecca Run for spinal muscular atrophy cure

Newmarket supports Rebecca Run for spinal muscular atrophy cure

Participants ran around Fairy Lake July 8 to help raise awareness and research dollars for a cure for the No. 1 genetic killer of children under 2
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Abuse shelter sees spike in women with precarious immigration status

Abuse shelter sees spike in women with precarious immigration status

A significant increase in the number of abused women without valid immigration status has pushed Yellow Brick House to hire an in-house immigration consultant
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You can bare it all for a good cause on Skinny Dip Saturday

You can bare it all for a good cause on Skinny Dip Saturday

Bare Oaks Naturist Park invites you to expose yourself to 'a well-established Canadian activity' on Skinny Dip Day July 8 in support of the Fistula Foundation
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Hike in prices increasing food insecurity, as donations decline

Hike in prices increasing food insecurity, as donations decline

Food Bank of York Region is appealing to food retailers, businesses and public to donate food to help growing number of families struggling to put food on the table
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'Remarkable young people:' NACCA scholarships honour 9 students

'Remarkable young people:' NACCA scholarships honour 9 students

The Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association announces 2023 scholarship, awards recipients
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