York Region declares local measles outbreak to be over
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter York Region has declared the measles outbreak in Thornhill officially over as of
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Sports & Health
The Fortune Ball raises millions for Markham Stouffville Hospital
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation hosted its fourth annual The Fortune Ball on November 22, presented by TD to benefit Oak
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Ontario expands skin and wound care training for LTC staff
The Ontario government is investing $3.74 million in skin and wound care training programs for 1,100 long-term care home staff,
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Markham-Stouffville U13 girls ready for big ‘stage’ at Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament
By Gene Pereira, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Scott Howes got to participate in some pretty memorable games through his hockey
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Navigating respiratory illness season
As the leaves turn golden and frosty mornings arrive, we enter the season when respiratory illnesses like the flu, COVID-19,
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RSV vaccine free for older adults and infants
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter York Region is offering free RSV vaccines to all adults aged 75 or
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Firefighters raise funds, awareness for men’s health this Movember
David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter Stouffville firefighter Sean Tucker recalled when his fire department began celebrating Movember over a
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Hospitals launch upgraded medical record system
Community members are asked to be patient as Oak Valley Health and its partners adjust to an upgraded electronic medical
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World Diabetes Day to raise awareness about diabetes in the workplace
By David Yin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14 is an opportunity to learn how to
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World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of community connections
By David Yin, Local Journlism Initiative reporter World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 is an international opportunity for people
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