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Newmarket Folk Society bringing The Barrel Boys to town April 27

Newmarket Folk Society bringing The Barrel Boys to town April 27

The five-piece acoustic string band has a unique repertoire of original material that is informed by their fluency in classic bluegrass, old-time, country, and Americana
Newmarket theatre company launches accessible arts initiative

Newmarket theatre company launches accessible arts initiative

This year's Very Useful Theatre Company youth productions will be 'created with aphasia-friendly support'
Beware home repair scams as warm weather returns: OPP

Beware home repair scams as warm weather returns: OPP

Be cautious when opening your door to unexpected visitors offering items or services, especially 'today only' deals, police say
CMHA fundraiser critical in keeping youth mobile clinic on the road

CMHA fundraiser critical in keeping youth mobile clinic on the road

Canadian Mental Health Association York Region holding Mental Health in Motion Fundraiser in support of youth mental health services June 9 in Newmarket
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Ontario's ‘cutting red tape’ bill aims to get more houses built

Ontario's ‘cutting red tape’ bill aims to get more houses built

The bill reverses a controversial change to development charges and gives universities planning power on their campuses
Ford government to support bill declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic

Ford government to support bill declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic

Politicians and advocates welcomed the move, but called on the Progressive Conservatives to ensure the bill passes 'without delay'
Newmarket resident raising awareness after unexpected Amazon charges

Newmarket resident raising awareness after unexpected Amazon charges

Lynda Linderman's social media post generated responses from a number of residents noting charges for subscriptions that they, too, did not sign up for
Newmarket gamer does what Leafs can't: brings home NHL crown

Newmarket gamer does what Leafs can't: brings home NHL crown

21-year-old Ethan Polgar is the first Canadian to take the top spot in the competitive EA NHL video game series, after qualifying to represent the Leafs
LET'S EAT: Quest to find perfect nuts leads to Newmarket shop

LET'S EAT: Quest to find perfect nuts leads to Newmarket shop

NüStachio Nut Shoppe offers nuts, and more, that can't be found elsewhere in town, say co-owner and nut connoisseur Nina Sawaqed