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Mental health group pitches province on supportive housing fund

Mental health group pitches province on supportive housing fund

'The provincial government’s focus on affordable housing overlooks an important segment of the housing continuum: housing with supports," Canadian Mental Health Association writes in a pre-budget submission
Sentencing of Newmarket woman in deadly hit-and-run pushed to May

Sentencing of Newmarket woman in deadly hit-and-run pushed to May

Maimuna Baldeh was due in court today, but pre-sentence report has been requested; she was convicted in the death of Dominik Adamek in Springwater Township
'Served us well': Customers mark closure of current Newmarket ServiceOntario

'Served us well': Customers mark closure of current Newmarket ServiceOntario

New Staples location will replace longtime outlet as of Feb. 1
Newmarket tennis club protests move to build downtown parking structure

Newmarket tennis club protests move to build downtown parking structure

Club members petitioning against plan as their new facility is not yet ready; but mayor, business owners say need for parking downtown takes precedence
Feds providing $121M to crack down on rise in violent crime, auto theft

Feds providing $121M to crack down on rise in violent crime, auto theft

'I have a message to all the criminals, we’re coming after you and we’re going to catch you and you’re going to jail. It’s as simple as that,' premier says
'Kindness is the antidote': Newmarket activist reviving anti-bullying campaign

'Kindness is the antidote': Newmarket activist reviving anti-bullying campaign

Glenn Marais will be live-streaming an anti-bullying event for Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 28 from Stephen Leacock Theatre in Georgina
York Catholic school board defers flag-banning motion

York Catholic school board defers flag-banning motion

Proposed motion that LGBTQ+ community says is 'underhanded' will be sent to policy committee for review
Trio rescued after off-road vehicle plunges into Lake Simcoe

Trio rescued after off-road vehicle plunges into Lake Simcoe

OPP helicopter found the trio using GPS co-ordinates and Ramara's air boat was deployed to rescue them; OPP remind people 'no ice is safe ice'
Vaughan man, 19, arrested following carjackings in York Region

Vaughan man, 19, arrested following carjackings in York Region

Thomas Aposotolopoulos faces a slew of charges, including robbery with firearm, possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
Bake a difference for animals in need with OSPCA's Cupcake Day

Bake a difference for animals in need with OSPCA's Cupcake Day

'By registering, sharing cupcakes and fundraising, you are changing the lives of animals who need your help,' says OSPCA official of Feb. 26 event