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Spirit, tradition of Magna Hoedown continues with new community fund

Spirit, tradition of Magna Hoedown continues with new community fund

The 30 charities, non-profits and community groups selected as recipients of the Magna Hoedown Community Fund collectively help over 181,000 residents in York Region
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

I know that if smell were visible, as colour is, I'd see the summer garden in rainbow
BEYOND LOCAL: The healing power of connection, mutual support in suicide prevention during COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: The healing power of connection, mutual support in suicide prevention during COVID-19

There are many complex pandemic-related risk factors for suicide, and suicide prevention is a crucial public health response to COVID-19
Seneca first post-secondary institution in GTA to offer bursary to youth in care

Seneca first post-secondary institution in GTA to offer bursary to youth in care

'Post-secondary studies gave me hope and a future after foster care,” said Jane Kovarikova, founder of the Child Welfare Political Action Committee
Georgina restricts parking to residents at reopened waterfront parks

Georgina restricts parking to residents at reopened waterfront parks

'Tourists are an integral part to supporting our economy, however, in light of the provincial stay-at-home order, we are restricting beach parking lots to resident parking pass holders at this time,' mayor says
'Perseverance and courage': 2021 Portraits of Giving Awards honour pandemic's frontline workers

'Perseverance and courage': 2021 Portraits of Giving Awards honour pandemic's frontline workers

Paramedics, police, caregivers for seniors, grocery store workers, volunteers — including NewmarketToday editor Debora Kelly — are just some of the 21 honourees who will be recognized in the travelling photography exhibit, which kicks off on May 27
Finding local farm fresh food easy with new York Region app

Finding local farm fresh food easy with new York Region app

York Farm Fresh lists local growers in Newmarket and beyond
Electronic filing of criminal charges expands to Newmarket Courthouse

Electronic filing of criminal charges expands to Newmarket Courthouse

The digital platform, which will be available provincewide by 2022, allows police officers to file criminal charges electronically
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

5 more cases in Newmarket, lowest daily increase since March 19, as Alexander Muir outbreak closes — bringing active school outbreaks to 0 in York Region; new cases plummet to 90 in York Region, lowest daily increase since March 19, with 2 more deaths, Ontario reports 1,588 new cases, lowest daily total since March 24, with 19 more deaths
Ontario says hospitals can resume non-urgent surgeries as COVID-19 cases drop

Ontario says hospitals can resume non-urgent surgeries as COVID-19 cases drop

Dr. David Williams says that daily COVID-19 rates, hospitalizations and intensive care admissions appear to be trending downward