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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
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
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
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
'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
Walkers help Alzheimer Society raise $100K+ for local services

Walkers help Alzheimer Society raise $100K+ for local services

Alzheimer Society of York Region uses the funding to provide programs and services to clients as it slowly returns to normal following the pandemic
360°kids' Nightstop helps at-risk youths in ways shelters can't

360°kids' Nightstop helps at-risk youths in ways shelters can't

Stigma about homelessness coupled with myths about at-risk youth form a critical barrier for community members to sign up as hosts for Canada’s first Nightstop program in York Region
York Region Animal Centre has cats for adoption from northern Ontario

York Region Animal Centre has cats for adoption from northern Ontario

'These are beautiful cats who just want a family to love them,' said official of 32 cats brought to 'areas of the province' where there are families willing to adopt
Vince's charity barbecue cooks up funds for seniors programs

Vince's charity barbecue cooks up funds for seniors programs

Vince’s has raised $16,600 for CHATS through its Community Product Initiative
ADOPT ME: Friendly Buster needs a companion

ADOPT ME: Friendly Buster needs a companion

This obedient Siberian husky loves to go for walks and show off his singing voice