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Trillium grant helps Girls Inc. of York Region expand services

Trillium grant helps Girls Inc. of York Region expand services

Girls Inc. received $173,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to help meet changing needs of the community following the pandemic
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Trillium grant helps CAYR build resilience in 2SLGBTQ+ community

Trillium grant helps CAYR build resilience in 2SLGBTQ+ community

CAYR Community Connections received a two-year $200,000 grant from the province's Resilient Communities Fund
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LETTER: Governments neglecting people with disabilities

LETTER: Governments neglecting people with disabilities

Low employment rates, with very limited government support, has led to increased poverty and insecurity among many people living with disabilities, says letter writer
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'People have become a bit complacent': COVID-19 spiking in York Region

'People have become a bit complacent': COVID-19 spiking in York Region

Public health recommends vaccination as disease spikes to levels not seen in more than a year
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York Region prepares to roll out respiratory vaccines

York Region prepares to roll out respiratory vaccines

High risk could get vaccines as early as Oct. 3, coming to general public Oct. 30
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Newmarket educators helping kids struggling with social skills

Newmarket educators helping kids struggling with social skills

'We've really seen the skill deficit,' teacher says about student communication as a result of working remotely during the pandemic
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New COVID variant no cause for public concern, York top doc says

New COVID variant no cause for public concern, York top doc says

'It is something we are watching." medical officer of health says as variant EG. 5 spreads
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Study shows how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted cancer care

Study shows how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted cancer care

New report from the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that cancer care testing, screening and procedures dropped significantly in the first year of the pandemic
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York public health shifts focus from COVID-19 to other vaccines

York public health shifts focus from COVID-19 to other vaccines

'The last thing we need now are more outbreaks and illnesses, so what we each need to do now is ensure everyone is protected through our regular vaccine schedule,' medical officer of health says
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Region, police named in $126M class action vaccine mandate lawsuit

Region, police named in $126M class action vaccine mandate lawsuit

Fired, disciplined employees seeking $13.2 million in damages from region, police force
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