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'Maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free workplace is crucial,' OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes states

Melanie Crawford has taken a tragic event in her life and turned it into a one-of-a-kind motivational comedy show, after being left with a traumatic brain injury when she was hit by a drunk driver 22 years ago, when she was just 19.

For the celebration of International Wave of Light Oct. 15, a service that included setting afloat lit lanterns at Riverwalk Commons was held last night to promote awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. Baby loss families gathered to share words of comfort, celebrate memories and honour their enduring love their children.

A 22-year-old man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following an altercation in the parking lot at Interchange Way and Jane

A local social media campaign has started to have the Town of Newmarket follow other communities in changing bylaws regarding the sale of animals in pet shops, as well as asking the Ontario government for an outright ban.

Wet and windy today

Beginning Wednesday, schedules will be adjusted to improve transit service between Leslie Valley Drive and Sacred Heart Catholic High School

The Newmarket Lions Club is holding a new lottery called Catch the Ace to support its ongoing programs that include Coats for Kids and the Santa Claus fund.

Newmarket's new one-stop-resource for grief counselling, the Oasis Centre for Bereavement and Healing, is holding a 'chair-ity' fundraiser and series of community events beginning Oct. 15. Tonight, for International Wave of Light day, families can set afloat lit lanterns at Riverwalk Commons to promote awareness of pregnancy and infant loss.

York Regional Police don't consider intentional damage and theft of signs election pranks