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Town of Newmarket flags at half-mast for former PM John Turner

John Turner served as the 17th Prime Minister of Canada
2020 09 21 half mast Newmarket
The Town of Newmarket is flying its flags at half-mast in honour of former prime minister John Turner, who passed away Sept. 19. Allie Kelly for NewmarketToday

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TOWN OF NEWMARKET
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Flags are flying at half-mast at all Town of Newmarket facilities to honour the memory of former Prime Minister, John Turner. Newmarket joins other Canadian communities in offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends of John Turner.     

John Turner served as the 17th Prime Minister of Canada from June 30 to Sept. 17, 1984. 

Flags will fly at half-mast until further notice.

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