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Newmarket Black community to celebrate history, 'unwavering spirit'

Newmarket Black community to celebrate history, 'unwavering spirit'

'We honour and acknowledge the achievements which have shaped and influenced our community,' says Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association chair of February's Black History Month
Newmarket resident among first to send her DNA into deep space

Newmarket resident among first to send her DNA into deep space

'To me, if there's any knowledge to be gained by other civilizations ... I like the idea,' says resident whose DNA is part of the first 'outpost for humanity' in space
Each participant raising $100 is Run for Southlake's anniversary goal

Each participant raising $100 is Run for Southlake's anniversary goal

Southlake Foundation sets $500,000 goal for April 28 Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Southlake Regional Health Centre
Driver, 35, killed in two-vehicle collision in Richmond Hill

Driver, 35, killed in two-vehicle collision in Richmond Hill

Female passenger, 31, was taken to hospital in critical condition following the collision on Yonge at Kirk Saturday morning, police say
Central York Panthers honoured for 'heart' on and off the ice

Central York Panthers honoured for 'heart' on and off the ice

The Central Girls Hockey Association’s Panthers have fundraised to place 10 outdoor cardiac Save Stations in Newmarket and Aurora
Ontario municipalities push province for frank talk on who pays for what

Ontario municipalities push province for frank talk on who pays for what

In the face of steep property tax increases, and after the province's 'new deal' for Toronto, now other towns and cities want similar financial support 
Newmarket man charged in high-end auto-theft ring investigation

Newmarket man charged in high-end auto-theft ring investigation

York Regional Police say 52 stolen vehicles were recovered, with an estimated value of $3.2 million
Markham restaurant, Vaughan school charged with health infractions

Markham restaurant, Vaughan school charged with health infractions

Les Chateaux Restaurant in Markham charged with three infractions Jan. 16; Central Montessori School in Vaughan charged with one infraction Jan. 19
'Truly inspiring': Southlake's Ladies in Philanthropy seeks new members

'Truly inspiring': Southlake's Ladies in Philanthropy seeks new members

LIPS brings together philanthropic-minded women from across York Region to make individual annual donations of $1,000 for a critical need at the Newmarket hospital
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

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