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OPINION: With far right groups on the rise, we should keep an eye on populism this federal election

OPINION: With far right groups on the rise, we should keep an eye on populism this federal election

While some would assume members of the far right would vote for conservative parties, Canadian far right groups may be taking their votes to more populist groups, creating a demand for these parties, PhD student says
BEYOND LOCAL: Sleep habits of pandemic teens suggest benefits of later start times

BEYOND LOCAL: Sleep habits of pandemic teens suggest benefits of later start times

COVID-19 lockdown periods opened a unique window for observing teen sleep patterns
Collision causes minor injuries, delays at Yonge and Bristol in Newmarket

Collision causes minor injuries, delays at Yonge and Bristol in Newmarket

Police tell drivers to expect delay near intersection
Trudeau gets peaceful reception at Newmarket Farmers' Market campaign stop (13 photos)

Trudeau gets peaceful reception at Newmarket Farmers' Market campaign stop (13 photos)

Protestors that marred Trudeau's previous Newmarket visit absent
OneFeather offers application options for Indigenous status cards

OneFeather offers application options for Indigenous status cards

The service moves the process of renewing, replacing and applying for status cards online
Newmarket-Aurora advance polling up, but overall turnout may not be

Newmarket-Aurora advance polling up, but overall turnout may not be

'It’s rearranged the deck chairs. It hasn’t added any new ones ... People who aren't interested in voting haven't been moved to vote by this new opportunity,' says York U expert
Do you fall for these slick food myths?

Do you fall for these slick food myths?

In this week's Ask the Nutritionist, Nonie De Long shares the first of two instalments tackling commonly held beliefs about good and bad food
Remember This, Newmarket: When women fought to be 'persons'

Remember This, Newmarket: When women fought to be 'persons'

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod begins the first of a three-part series on women's fight for equality in Canada
'Night fever, night fever': Saturday Night Fever takes to the street tonight in Aurora

'Night fever, night fever': Saturday Night Fever takes to the street tonight in Aurora

The Town of Aurora and Downtown BIA are closing Yonge south of Wellington from 4 to 11 p.m. for the Sept. 18 party
COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Saturday

COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Saturday

6 new cases in Newmarket, schools in surveillance rise to 5 with new case at Huron Heights; York Region confirms 87 new cases, 3 more deaths, as school cases rise to 38; Ontario reports 821 new cases — of which 67% are unvaccinated and partially vaccinated — 10 and more deaths