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COVID-19 isolation centre opens in York Region as household transmissions grow: A comfortable, private hotel room is available free of charge for eligible residents needing to safely self-isolate, rest and recover from COVID-19, for up to 14 days

ONTARIO: 'You don't want to fall into that three per cent category,' says Toronto ICU doctor: Before COVID, Dr. Spiegelman says they've never seen patients' oxygen levels plummet so quickly

ONTARIO: Scientists launch social media campaign to counter COVID-19 misinformation: The campaign team says in a news release that it emerged from conversations between Nova Scotia Sen. Stan Kutcher and Timothy Caulfield, Canadian research chair in health law and policy at the University of Alberta

Ontario says long-term care residents, workers in hot spots to get vaccine by Jan. 21: The province says those living and working in nursing homes in Toronto, Peel Region, York Region and Windsor-Essex will be immunized by that date

Police increase patrols following 2nd shooting at Richmond Hill townhouse: Bullet holes were found in the front door of the residence on Centre Street, east of Yonge, Sunday night

First U.K. variant case of COVID-19 confirmed in York Region: Three household contacts of the King resident are also confirmed with COVID-19, with additional testing being completed to determine if the strains are the faster-spreading variant

Low visibility, heavy snow prompts travel advisory for Newmarket and area: Conditions should improve overnight or Tuesday morning, Environment Canada says

Up Front with the Mayor : 10 predictions for Newmarket in 2021: In his regular monthly column, Newmarket Mayor John Taylor shares his thoughts on what awaits us in the year ahead, including (fingers crossed) the return of downtown's outdoor concerts

COVID-19: Canada Post moves up Christmas delivery deadlines amid unprecedented holiday demand: The changes come after Canada Post delivered a record 1.1 million parcels over the weekend

LIVE: Trudeau to make an announcement at 11:15 a.m.: Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario: 3 more cases in Newmarket, at least 2 are community transmission; 126 new cases in York Region, median Rt rises to 1.13, positivity value at 5.9%; Ontario reports 1,210 new cases, 28 more deaths, as positivity value drops to 4.1%

'A bit of crystal ball budgeting': Newmarket passes 2021 budget with 1.98% tax increase: 'We are definitely less certain about what next year will hold in terms of financial implications than we have ever been before in a budgeting process,' says Newmarket mayor of the process during the COVID-19 pandemic

CANADA: Can't solve economy issue without solving COVID-19, says professor: It's a classic case of trying not to put the cart before the horse, prof says

King City Secondary School teacher charged with child porn offences: Investigation began after images containing child pornography were traced back to York Region District School Board

Newmarket's property tax penalty amnesty may be extended: The program was scheduled to end Jan. 1, the town is considering changing that to Jan. 31

Are you planning to get vaccinated for COVID-19 once a vaccine becomes available?

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario: 6 new cases in Newmarket, testing positivity jumps to 3%; 116 more cases, 1 more local transmission death in York Region; Ontario reports 851 new cases, 6 more deaths, as 7-day average reaches record high

CANADA: 'COVID fatigue' wasn't planned for in pandemic modelling, Dr. Njoo says: Maybe one thing we didn’t take into account, and it’s something we’re learning about, that we’re all suffering from ‘COVID fatigue.’"

COVID-19: Trudeau says lack of Canadian vaccine production means others could get inoculations first: The prime minister's comments came as Ontario and Quebec each reported more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday

16 COVID-19 cases linked to Vaughan family Thanksgiving gathering: One family member with symptoms attended work in Toronto, causing 2 co-workers to be exposed

Newmarket marks Chanukah with drive-in menorah lighting (14 photos)

COVID-19 Today: School, child care cases for Newmarket, York Region, and Ontario: 1 more school case in Newmarket, 2 active surveillances; 13 more school cases, totalling 352, in York Region, with 8 eight outbreaks and 62 surveillances; Ontario reports 60 more school cases, totalling 3,870, at 675 schools

WORLD: All NFL teams to enter intensive COVID-19 protocol Saturday: Use of masks will be mandatory at all times at team facilities, including during practice and in weight rooms

Newmarket walking path route diverted, land kept for future use: Council granted homeowners' requests not to have a walkway connecting Rita's Avenue to Yonge behind their homes

WORLD: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case: In a virtual hearing with a federal judge in Newark, New Jersey, the OxyContin maker admitted impeding the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's efforts to combat the addiction crisis

ONTARIO: Niagara dog tests positive for COVID-19, marking Canada's first canine case: The dog was tested as part of a research study

CANADA: Pandemic underscores importance of financial intelligence, federal centre says: Drugs, fraud and tax evasion were the most common offences linked to the disclosures

Plans to reopen Casino Rama put on hold: The casino will 'remain closed until further notice' due to the increase in 'communities moving into further restrictions across the province'

Hockey player's trick shots score him massive online audience: After Zac Bell's online video went viral, 'every 12-year-old was in their driveway practising the tricks I was doing;' NHL stars are now following his platforms

'Be genuine about it': Petition calls for national apology to Sixties Scoop survivors: I feel like the government needs to ask us for forgiveness and be genuine about it"

CANADA: Health Minister Hajdu says she went maskless at airport only while eating: The photo shows Hajdu seated in a chair by herself with a piece of rolling luggage next to her, either speaking or smiling

Return to stage 2: Essential visitors only at York Region long-term care homes: Also effective Monday, Oct. 19 at 12:01 a.m., residents will no longer be permitted to take short-term and temporary absences for social or personal reasons

CANADA: Two players at national junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

Man armed with taser robs Georgina bank: York Regional Police are seeking witnesses, dashcam footage for the Friday, Oct. 23 incident at 2:30 p.m.

Area apple farms offer a pandemic-safe family outing: York Durham Headwaters features 10 apple-picking farms in the region

CANADA: Quebec, Ontario reach sobering COVID-19 milestones: Public health experts noted that Quebec's long-standing high case counts appeared to be levelling off, while stressing the week ahead will be crucial to bring Ontario's surging numbers back under control

Davis siblings created legacy that lives on in Canadian professional theatre: In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the careers of three Newmarket-born siblings whose international renown in the theatrical world built a foundation for Canadian arts culture

Its not fun being a fat woman: Why am I always hungry, reader asks: In her weekly column, Nutritionist Nonie De Long explains the reasons for hunger pangs and hangry episodes and offers a solution to try

Mass resignation by Newmarket High teachers in 1974 set record for longest strike: In this weeks Remember This, Newmarket, History Hound Richard MacLeod recalls years of labour turmoil between high school teachers and the school board

COVID-19: How video games can add to kids’ learning during isolation: As the cold weather approaches and we look for indoor activities, video games are both fun and educational

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario: 3 new cases in Newmarket, 27 in last 7 days; new cases jump to 96 in York Region, of which 35 are in Vaughan, 30 in Markham, 10 in Aurora; Ontario reports 805 new cases, marking 6th day of daily cases of more than 700

ONTARIO: Commission says province should urgently formalize relationships between nursing homes, hospitals and health units: Critical staffing shortages also need addressing as the second wave of the pandemic intensifies

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ONTARIO: Province set to decide on imposing new restrictions on Halton, Durham regions: Ford said Friday that the experts would look at the caseload in Halton and Durham regions over the weekend to determine whether they need to roll back to a modified Stage 2

Return to stage 2: Newmarket's Magna fitness centre closing, pool remains open: The town will be launching an Enjoy Local campaign to encourage residents to continue supporting local shops and restaurants

Premier cuts social gathering limits for all province: alarm bells are ringing: Premier Doug Ford announced today the government is limiting informal gatherings to 10 people indoors and 25 people out of doors

Happy Halloween! Newmarket gets its gruesome on (19 photos)

BEYOND LOCAL: How personal data is the currency of the digital age: Many online users give consent for use of their data without worrying about the implications

Province aims to extend financial support to all Ontario veterans in need: Announced on Military Family Appreciation Day at the Royal Canadian Legion in Aurora, the proposed legislation would boost support to $1.5 million annually to ensure veterans who served after the Korean War are eligible

Good morning, Newmarket!: Embrace the moment

CANADA: Feds urged to act as data suggests COVID-19 making it hard for veterans to get help: Many veterans having trouble gathering the information required for their applications as doctors offices limit work due to the pandemic, Veterans Affairs says

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario: 2 more cases in Newmarket, ages 19 to 34; York Region reports 29 new cases, the majority of which are close contact in ages 20 to 34; Ontario daily new cases soar by 407, with 71% of cases under 40

BEYOND LOCAL: The second wave is here. Have you installed the COVID Alert app?: In order to contain a deadly virus, the COVID Alert app needs to go viral, U of T prof says

COVID-19: Pfizer raises concerns ahead of Commons vote on probe of Ottawa's pandemic response: Motion would order government to turn over all records on issues related to handling of the pandemic

Associate finance minister, Newmarket chamber connect in virtual town hall: Minister Mona Fortier highlights federal plan to provide additional pandemic support to businesses and individuals

LIVE: Premier to make an announcement: Watch the livestream here

COVID-19 Today: School, child care cases for Newmarket, York Region, and Ontario: Newmarket holds at 5 school, child care cases; York Region reports 3 more school cases, totalling 83 at 59 schools; Ontario adds 98 more school cases, tallying 1,242 at 485 schools

Cancellation of winter varsity sports comes as no surprise: Affected sports include badminton, basketball, curling, indoor soccer, and volleyball

Southlake receives $1.8M for electrical system upgrades (7 photos): Improving key infrastructure like the electrical system enables Southlake to continue to upgrade medical equipment and embrace new technology well into the future, says the Newmarket hospitals president

Good morning, Newmarket!: Have an excellent day

What's On, Newmarket: fall market, haunted scream park: A fall market, online scavenger hunt, haunted scream park, and a book launch party just a few fun things happening this month

Federal Conservative leader Erin O-Toole tests positive for COVID-19: Feeling well and self-isolating, says party release

COVID-19: Office furniture shortages loom as Canadians stay home this fall: The demand is creating a ripple effect that puts extra pressure on production and distribution

Police, family concerned for missing Aurora man: Aleksandar Radojcic, 73, was last seen leaving home near Bayview and Wellington Friday morning

Public warning issued following 2 deaths, 14 fentanyl overdose calls in Georgina: 2 milligrams of pure fentanyl the size of four grains of salt is enough to kill the average adult, York Regional Police say after noting a potent blue-coloured version of the dangerous opiod in the incidents

Frost expected in Newmarket this weekend as temperatures drop below freezing: Cover up, or bring inside, any plants you want to save, the weather agency advises

COVID-19 Today: School, child care cases in Newmarket, York Region, Ontario: No cases at Newmarket schools; students and staff at eight schools in York Region test positive; Ontario reports 72 cases in 60 schools

CANADA: Public Health Agency president steps down as nation heads into COVID second wave: None of us are superhuman, says Tina Namiesniowski

Widening of Yonge continues north of Newmarket: The project is full steam ahead, according to Simcoe County official

Aurora, Stouffville residents among 28 arrested in large cannabis bust near Bancroft: OPP seized more than 4,000 plants and a large number of firearms at locations near McArthurs Mills

Do exactly what you loved as a kid: Newmarkets new 18+ dance studio fills a gap: As an adult, theres some unwritten rule that when you turn 18, you cut out extracurriculars... but it doesnt have to be that way, says owner of Studio XIV, which is having its grand opening Sept. 19 to 20

Whats the thing youre most looking forward to about fall?

Pedestrian severely injured after being struck by truck in Vaughan: York Regional Police investigators are appealing for witnesses to the collision this morning at Rivermede and Bowes

VIDEO: Vehicle theft suspect nabbed following collision, fleeing on foot: York Regional Police helicopter Air2 captures Grand Theft Auto-like footage of a vehicle crossing over medians into wrong way traffic, until the driver abandons it to attempt to carjack other vehicles

CANADA: Sixties Scoop adoptee finds birth family thanks to article: I am still shell-shocked. I have relatives everywhere.

Markham man arrested after schools Be the Change mural vandalized: Yuan Ma is charged with mischief following multiple incidents that York Regional Police say are hate-motivated crimes

COVID-19: Canada-U.S. border to remain closed through Oct. 21: Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness confirms land crossings will continue to remain closed well into fall to all but essential travelers

15-year-old teen stabbed at Promenade Mall: York Regional Police are seeking witnesses to the Thursday, Sept. 17 incident

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario: Active cases drop to 3 in Newmarket; Spike continues in York Region with 49 new cases, slight uptick in hospitalizations; Ontario surge hits 400+ daily new cases

CANADA: One in 10 female post-secondary students sexually assaulted in school setting: While the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a shift to online learning over in-person classes, the data provides "important insight" for schools on how to better prevent and address such behaviours in post-secondary institutions

CANADA: Fashion brands drop heels, officewear to COVID-proof collections: Comfy knits, sweatpants, pajamas, athletic wear, face masks and shoes are in demand as many Canadians continue to work from home and avoid venturing out

Relax, this unique massage launched in Newmarket helps body and mind: Timeless Harmony owner develops spa service that mixes mindfulness and meditation with massage

CANADA: Young Canadians have curtailed vaping during pandemic, survey finds: The survey heard from more than 1,800 respondents between 16 and 24 years old, and found most begin vaping at around the age of 15

Good morning, Newmarket!: Set positive goals for yourself today

BEYOND LOCAL: Tips to support Grade 1 readers at home: Teaching children how to read is primarily a teachers job, but parents play a valuable role

Honouring memory of longtime local MPP, Magna Carta Day Act step closer to legislation: Former York Simcoe MPP Julia Munro, the longest serving female member of the Ontario Legislature, was passionate about the constitution and proper governance

COVID-19 Today: School, child care cases in Newmarket, York Region, Ontario: The Regional Municipality of York has added information to its COVID-19 dashboard to include suspect and confirmed cases in schools

CANADA: Industry says wage subsidy extension into 2021 critical for tourism sector to survive: The Coalition of Hardest Hit businesses says the phaseout of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program beginning this month could mean the loss of millions of tourism jobs