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Snow squall warning issued for Newmarket area

Snow squall warning issued for Newmarket area

Environment Canada says heavy snow squalls are expected near Lake Simcoe this afternoon into early this evening
'Unbelievably beautiful': Here's the story behind the snowflake on new $20 coin

'Unbelievably beautiful': Here's the story behind the snowflake on new $20 coin

Photographer Don Komarechka is the artist whose sparkling snow crystal is featured on one side of the Royal Canadian Mint’s first hexagon-shaped, pure silver coin
OUTDOORS: Magical window frost is nature's 'true art'

OUTDOORS: Magical window frost is nature's 'true art'

'In this world of high-tech gadgetry, within these ages of discovery, it is the simple swirl of frost that takes my spirit onwards,' says columnist
'Disrupted': What winter's soggy, warm start means for gardens

'Disrupted': What winter's soggy, warm start means for gardens

'What’s weird is actually going to be more normal,' says gardening expert of reports of roses blooming into December, garlic and daffodils sprouting
New Aurora school could be named after author Margaret Atwood

New Aurora school could be named after author Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood, Whispering Pines, Pine Trail are the final contenders for the name of the York Region District School Board elementary school near Hartwell Way and William Graham Drive
ADOPT ME: Bruno is looking for an active family

ADOPT ME: Bruno is looking for an active family

He has very little training, but is a smart boy and ready to learn
Miss World Canada finds joy, connections in sewing ribbon skirts

Miss World Canada finds joy, connections in sewing ribbon skirts

Emma Morrison has completed 60 Beauty With a Purpose projects since she began her reign, including making ribbon skirts that connect foster children with their culture
TRILLIUM TALK: A weekly briefing from our Queen's Park bureau

TRILLIUM TALK: A weekly briefing from our Queen's Park bureau

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Route, service changes on the way for YRT's On-Request service

Route, service changes on the way for YRT's On-Request service

In response to customer demand, York Region Transit is making the changes effective Monday, Jan. 15
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices