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Chicken strips linked to Salmonella outbreak: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Chicken strips linked to Salmonella outbreak: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Compliments brand chicken strips recalled; other products may follow
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BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto psychologist sheds light on rarely discussed binge eating disorder

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto psychologist sheds light on rarely discussed binge eating disorder

Binge eating disorder can be difficult to diagnose and cope with
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Region's 'greening strategy' not only about creating shade

Region's 'greening strategy' not only about creating shade

Woodland and canopy cover can fight climate change, reduce energy needed to cool and heat buildings, improve air quality and stabilize our water table
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Off-duty York Police officer charged with impaired

Off-duty York Police officer charged with impaired

Const. Paul Thompson of Newmarket has been placed on administrative duties following a single-vehicle collision this morning in Whitchurch-Stouffville
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Animal welfare laws failing animals in captivity, OSPCA says

Animal welfare laws failing animals in captivity, OSPCA says

Change for Animals advocacy campaign invites the public to be a voice for animals by completing a short survey to help shape animal welfare laws in Ontario
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Body of woman, 71, found on park bench in Markham

Body of woman, 71, found on park bench in Markham

While the death is not believed to be suspicious, police are in the Rouge River Valley trail area while the investigation continues
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You're invited to celebrate Asian Heritage Month

You're invited to celebrate Asian Heritage Month

York Regional Police is hosting the event tomorrow that features performances by Dolly Bhatia-Frolick, Alyssa Datu, as well as a traditional lion dance by Northern Legs Southern Fists
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Mulroney connects York, Simcoe seniors with services (6 photos)

Mulroney connects York, Simcoe seniors with services (6 photos)

Provincial government must rein in spending, find 'new ways to deliver services,' says York-Simcoe MPP Caroline Mulroney about cuts to public health and social services
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Millennials changing future of gardening, Cullen says (6 photos)

Millennials changing future of gardening, Cullen says (6 photos)

The younger generation is embracing — and adapting — Canada’s most popular outdoor leisure activity, according to gardening guru Mark Cullen, who was in Newmarket for a Rotary Club event
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Fire up your taste buds at Newmarket rib and craft beer fest

Fire up your taste buds at Newmarket rib and craft beer fest

Nothing says summer quite like well chilled craft beer and barbecue and, beginning today, you can indulge both of those taste sensations at the Newmarket Rib & Craft Beer Festival at Upper Canada Mall.
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