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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
Health Canada issues advisory about rapid antigen tests after calls to poison control centres

Health Canada issues advisory about rapid antigen tests after calls to poison control centres

Potential risks associated with the misuse or accidental ingestion or spillage of COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit solutions on the skin, federal health agency says
99-year-old Newmarket man walking 100K to support hospitals in COVID-19 battle

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
York Pride director allegedly attacked by homophobic slur-spewing man

York Pride director allegedly attacked by homophobic slur-spewing man

York Regional Police have arrested a man and hate crime officers are investigating the incident that took place in a McDonald's parking lot Sunday afternoon
Hwy. 400 driver 'lucky to be alive' after set of wheels come off truck: OPP

Hwy. 400 driver 'lucky to be alive' after set of wheels come off truck: OPP

A full set of wheels separated from a gravel hauler, rolling and bouncing up to hit the passenger side of the front window of the passing SUV this afternoon
Vegan mom's storybooks teach kids compassion for animals

Vegan mom's storybooks teach kids compassion for animals

It was after fleeing an abusive marriage with her two baby sons that Newmarket author and illustrator LuLu Lotus was inspired to write a book with a 'gentle message'
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