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Storied steamship renamed to ferry rich and famous on Lake Simcoe

Storied steamship renamed to ferry rich and famous on Lake Simcoe

The Northern Railway had big plans for the Emily May, which under new ownership was rechristened Lady of the Lakes
Rural cannabis shops succeeding by being 'small and nimble'

Rural cannabis shops succeeding by being 'small and nimble'

'A lot of older folks who have a tough time sleeping are looking at cannabis solutions,' says Elmvale shop manager
Two dead in Vaughan house fire

Two dead in Vaughan house fire

Two others were able to escape the blaze uninjured
ADOPT ME: True to her name, Korra has a lot of heart

ADOPT ME: True to her name, Korra has a lot of heart

Adopting me means gaining a loyal companion who will always be curious and excited about spending life with you
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Area donors bring Christmas miracle to 'traumatized' Kenyan boys

Area donors bring Christmas miracle to 'traumatized' Kenyan boys

Donors bought a home for abandoned, homeless boys living on Nairobi’s gritty streets. 'They can do remarkable things when living in a home of love and compassion'
Newmarket animal services pursuing friendly 'celebrity' raccoon

Newmarket animal services pursuing friendly 'celebrity' raccoon

Named Walter by a concerned resident, the raccoon has been spotted regularly in the Queen Street area; some speculate it may be infected with a deadly virus
LET'S EAT: 'Happiest chef in town' offers authentic Middle Eastern food

LET'S EAT: 'Happiest chef in town' offers authentic Middle Eastern food

Newmarket has embraced The Flaming Stove, which specializes in three items: saj bread, falafel, and chicken shawarma
Empties collection at Newmarket condo raises money for food bank

Empties collection at Newmarket condo raises money for food bank

John Parkin has donated more than $5,000 in the last four years to the Newmarket Food Pantry, with the support of fellow residents
REMEMBER THIS: Decade-long local poll reveals thoughts about holidays

REMEMBER THIS: Decade-long local poll reveals thoughts about holidays

In this week's column, the Newmarket History Hound reveals the results of his annual poll asking residents which holiday, Christmas or New Year's, they prefer and why