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Debora Kelly

Debora Kelly

Debora Kelly is NewmarketToday's editor. She is an award-winning journalist and communications professional who is passionate about building strong communities through engagement, advocacy and partnership.
Debora has been recognized with international, national and provincial awards over three decades for reporting, column and editorial writing. The publications under her leadership as editor in chief were annually honoured with top international, national and provincial awards, including two Best Community Newspaper in North America awards by the Local Media Association.
She also has enjoyed serving in volunteer leadership roles for local non-profit organizations and has been honoured by the Character Community Foundation of York Region with a Character Champion award.

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Recent Work by Debora

Five people killed in mass shooting at Vaughan condo building

Five people killed in mass shooting at Vaughan condo building

York Regional Police say five victims and suspected gunman are dead, while a sixth victim is in serious condition; male suspect was shot by responding officers
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First U.K. variant case of COVID-19 confirmed in York Region

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
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York Region clamps down on crowded malls, big box and grocery stores

York Region clamps down on crowded malls, big box and grocery stores

Complaints 'forced our hand', says medical officer of health of his order requiring additional COVID-19 safety measures
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Southlake pleads guilty to charges in violent attack of nurse, security guard

Southlake pleads guilty to charges in violent attack of nurse, security guard

Ontario nurses union president is 'outraged' by the 'plea deal', saying the $100,000 fine is a 'drop in the bucket' for the incident in the Newmarket hospital's emergency in January 2019
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BEYOND LOCAL: Province confirms York Region is moving to modified stage 2

BEYOND LOCAL: Province confirms York Region is moving to modified stage 2

The region shares a border with Simcoe County. As part of Stage 2 restrictions starting Monday, indoor dining will be suspended, and gyms, cinemas and casinos will be closed for 28 days       
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A timely reminder that pets shouldn't be left in hot vehicles

A timely reminder that pets shouldn't be left in hot vehicles

Cruelty to any animal is not tolerated in Ontario; if you think an animal is in distress or being abused, call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625)
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How a Newmarket biostatistician is using Rt to track the impact of reopening

How a Newmarket biostatistician is using Rt to track the impact of reopening

Ryan Imgrund is noting an increase in the number representing the rate of COVID-19 transmission since restrictions have been loosened
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ONTARIO: 99-year-old Newmarket man walking 100k to support hospitals in COVID-19 battle

ONTARIO: 99-year-old Newmarket man walking 100k to support hospitals in COVID-19 battle

George Markow has been walking laps for more than a month now, hoping to raise $100,000 for Southlake and Sunnybrook
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ONTARIO: Neville-Lake, supporters condemn decision to grant convicted drunk driver Marco Muzzo day parole

ONTARIO: Neville-Lake, supporters condemn decision to grant convicted drunk driver Marco Muzzo day parole

Thousands of people took to social media to express anger that convicted drunk driver Marco Muzzo has been granted day parole four years into his 10-year sentence
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Meeting birth mom 'best birthday ever' for area teen

Meeting birth mom 'best birthday ever' for area teen

Andrew Padgett couldn't be happier that his family has grown since learning he has three half-siblings
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