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York Region finalizes 2022 budget with 2.96% rate increase

York Region finalizes 2022 budget with 2.96% rate increase

Combined with water rate increases, the average Newmarket homeowner could face a $96 raise on their annual tax bill from the town side, in addition to the region’s $62
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Police human trafficking task force zeroes in on Barrie hotels, 400 series highways

Police human trafficking task force zeroes in on Barrie hotels, 400 series highways

York Regional Police is among 21 police agencies in the provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS)
York Regional Police's $376.8M operating budget includes hiring 27 new members

York Regional Police's $376.8M operating budget includes hiring 27 new members

The approved $32.8M capital budget includes funding for the completion of the new #1 district headquarters and 240 Prospect St. renovation in Newmarket
Linden MacIntyre to discuss newest novel at East Gwillimbury library event

Linden MacIntyre to discuss newest novel at East Gwillimbury library event

Award-winning author will discuss The Winter Wives at the event hosted by Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library
Man, 25, charged following bank robbery in Markham

Man, 25, charged following bank robbery in Markham

A suspect was shot by an officer after fleeing on foot Wednesday afternoon
Year-round funding for Newmarket homeless shelter rejected by York council

Year-round funding for Newmarket homeless shelter rejected by York council

Newmarket mayor requested $983K be included in the 2022 budget to extend Inn From the Cold's operation beyond winter months only
York Region opening 3 new mass vaccination clinics as omicron variant spreads

York Region opening 3 new mass vaccination clinics as omicron variant spreads

Newmarket mayor concerned about younger people getting booster doses ahead of seniors as eligibility expands
Free COVID-19 rapid tests available at Newmarket mall pop-up

Free COVID-19 rapid tests available at Newmarket mall pop-up

As part of the province's holiday blitz, one kit per person will be offered at Upper Canada Mall on Dec. 19 during mall hours
GO Transit warns weather-related delays possible today

GO Transit warns weather-related delays possible today

Strong wind forecast has prompted a warning from Metrolinx, which is sending maintenance crews out to mitigate any issues