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What you need to know about the Newmarket-Aurora riding

What you need to know about the Newmarket-Aurora riding

With the federal election set for Sept. 20, here is all the information you need about the riding
Myths, 'corporate-endorsed guidelines' give saturated fats a bad rap

Myths, 'corporate-endorsed guidelines' give saturated fats a bad rap

In this week's Ask the Nutritionist column, Nonie De Long answers a reader's query about the difference in saturated fats in plant-based and animal products
Newmarket-Aurora candidates debate options for supporting child care

Newmarket-Aurora candidates debate options for supporting child care

The two leading parties in the federal election are offering different visions of how to provide child care to Canadian families
OUTDOORS: Did you know there are woodland fairies that poop sugar?

OUTDOORS: Did you know there are woodland fairies that poop sugar?

Discovery of aphids prompted research that revealed some very interesting characteristics about these unique woodland fairies
Ontario reports 740 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 740 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 561 recoveries and two deaths
Adopt Me: Snowflake loves to play

Adopt Me: Snowflake loves to play

She would do best in a home without young children
BEYOND LOCAL: Being chased, losing your teeth or falling down? What science says about recurring dreams

BEYOND LOCAL: Being chased, losing your teeth or falling down? What science says about recurring dreams

In some cases, recurring dreams that emerge during childhood can even persist into adulthood
Area university students found Young Ontarians United to make a ‘new normal’

Area university students found Young Ontarians United to make a ‘new normal’

Terence D’Souza and Katelyn Wang want to reimagine the systems serving youth, including schools, child welfare and mental health services, with young people themselves centred in the alternative creation
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
BEYOND LOCAL: Premature babies are prone to impaired brain development, but nutrients may reduce the risk

BEYOND LOCAL: Premature babies are prone to impaired brain development, but nutrients may reduce the risk

Premature babies are at risk of impaired brain development, but adjusting the nutrients in intravenous feeding solutions may help reduce that risk, expert says