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Frost expected overnight

Frost expected overnight

The temperature is expected to dip to around freezing tonight
Looking for the perfect gift for mom? Consider 'adopting' a mom in need

Looking for the perfect gift for mom? Consider 'adopting' a mom in need

A donation to Newmarket-based Shine Through the Rain Foundation help supports mothers battling a serious illness and their children
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says "I'm possible!"
CANADA: Should feds mandate sales targets for electric vehicles? Report says 'yes'

CANADA: Should feds mandate sales targets for electric vehicles? Report says 'yes'

A parliamentary committee tasked with studying how to incentivize the purchase and production of electric vehicles recently recommended that Ottawa work with provinces and industry to "establish a national ZEV standard"
'We Love You a Brunch, Mom': Celebrate Mother's Day, support Abuse Hurts

'We Love You a Brunch, Mom': Celebrate Mother's Day, support Abuse Hurts

Chef Julian Pancer is hosting a free virtual cooking class on Sunday, while accepting donations for the Newmarket-based charity than has helped more than 8,000 survivors of abuse during the pandemic
York Region's drinking water gets top marks

York Region's drinking water gets top marks

Water samples taken from the region earned a score of 99.98 per cent on the Chief Drinking Water Inspector's annual report card
'Close to crisis': Confrontations reach peak at Newmarket vaccination centre: mayor

'Close to crisis': Confrontations reach peak at Newmarket vaccination centre: mayor

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor questions if the confusion that prompts the conflict could be allayed if residents and workers in York Region could book vaccine appointments using the provincial system
'If you race, the street is not the place': Stunt driving charges rise by 33%, police say

'If you race, the street is not the place': Stunt driving charges rise by 33%, police say

'This trend is extremely concerning as we move into the summer when the greatest volume of incidents normally occur,' York Regional Police says as Project ERASE ramps up
Moving tribute honours Toronto police officer at Newmarket hospice (5 photos)

Moving tribute honours Toronto police officer at Newmarket hospice (5 photos)

'It gave Jason a chance to see how much love and support he has,' says wife Jaimie of the drive-by parade organized by his friends and colleagues at Toronto Police Service
COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

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

15 new cases in Newmarket, 10 more workplace outbreak cases, 136 of 158 active cases are variants; York Region confirms 287 new cases, 4 more variant deaths; Ontario reports 3,166 new cases, which may be under reported, and 23 more deaths