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REMEMBER THIS: Family cemeteries rich with local history

REMEMBER THIS: Family cemeteries rich with local history

In this week's column, the History Hound continues his look at family cemeteries in York Region
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Province's lawsuit against tobacco companies drags on and on

Province's lawsuit against tobacco companies drags on and on

Since 2009, Ontario has been seeking $330 billion to cover the cost of tobacco-related health care in the past, and anticipated in the future
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York Region Transit service changes come into effect Sunday

York Region Transit service changes come into effect Sunday

Changes affect Route 8 Kennedy, Route 10 Woodbridge and On-Request Gormley
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 collision traffic on way to Orillia show

Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 collision traffic on way to Orillia show

'People were just hanging out, chatting and having a few laughs anyway,' said patron after Friday night show was unexpectedly postponed
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Officer cleared in fracturing ribs of suspect in Aurora home invasion

Officer cleared in fracturing ribs of suspect in Aurora home invasion

‘There are no reasonable grounds to believe that any of the (officers) committed a criminal offence in connection with the complainant’s arrest and injury’, SIU director concludes regarding home invasion last December
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Collision closes Highway 400 in both directions near Cookstown (update)

Collision closes Highway 400 in both directions near Cookstown (update)

Emergency crews responded to the incident, which occurred between county roads 88 and 89, Friday evening
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OPP reviewing officer's conduct at Alliston anti-Trudeau rally

OPP reviewing officer's conduct at Alliston anti-Trudeau rally

'The video has raised concerns about professionalism and depicts opinions that are not in line with the OPP’s values,' police agency says
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HELPERS: Newmarket teacher passes hockey passion to kids new to the sport

HELPERS: Newmarket teacher passes hockey passion to kids new to the sport

27 kids from Maple Leaf Public School are getting a chance to try the sport, with a team of supporters across the community behind them
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Newmarket's Queen Street bridge closed for safety reasons

Newmarket's Queen Street bridge closed for safety reasons

Bridge has 'deteriorated more rapidly than expected,' Town of Newmarket says of immediate closure
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