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Publication Date: July 10, 2026 - 13:02
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Preaching positivity in Ontario town
July 10, 2026
When Newmarket Mayor John Taylor appointed a few dozen community positivity ambassadors in the southern Ontario town during the COVID-19 pandemic, he wanted someone at the centre of the effort. Enter longtime customer service supervisor Jamie Boyle, who took on the new role of chief positivity officer with aplomb.
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