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BEYOND LOCAL: What will COVID-19 look like to geologists in the far future?

BEYOND LOCAL: What will COVID-19 look like to geologists in the far future?

Masks, gloves will be carried into the ocean and could be washed up on distant shores
BEYOND LOCAL: Here's how working from home could impact your home insurance

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's how working from home could impact your home insurance

Home insurance policies typically have an exclusion stating that there is no business operating out of the home. And the definition of “business” could include working from home even as an employee
Amex Shop Small program supports United Way this weekend

Amex Shop Small program supports United Way this weekend

Cardmembers can earn credits, support small business recovery and, from Aug. 21 to 23, help local families affected by the pandemic
Runner takes on pandemic challenge: 61k duathlon for Newmarket's hospices

Runner takes on pandemic challenge: 61k duathlon for Newmarket's hospices

With racing events cancelled, Cynthia Breadner is doing the virtual #HospiceActivityChallenge, which runs until Sept. 11 with proceeds going to Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice
'In-depth' back-to-school plan to be unveiled Friday, premier says

'In-depth' back-to-school plan to be unveiled Friday, premier says

Doug Ford says the province is relying on advice from the chief medical officer of health and SickKids Hospital; 'They’re the experts and we aren’t'
Return of Newmarket's movies in the park met with standing ovation (7 photos)

Return of Newmarket's movies in the park met with standing ovation (7 photos)

Within 48 hours, registration was full for the popular Tuesday night Moonlight Movies
You Asked: Are public washrooms open in Newmarket's Fairy Lake Park?

You Asked: Are public washrooms open in Newmarket's Fairy Lake Park?

Mechanical issues shutter public park potty, but finding a loo on the go easier since pandemic restrictions eased
Some 'stranded' motorists are really scam artists, OPP warn

Some 'stranded' motorists are really scam artists, OPP warn

Well-dressed fraudsters park along 400 series highways, ramps, parking lots and try to pawn off costume jewelry in exchange for cash
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

Newmarket holds at 9 active cases; York Region reports 4 new cases, while median Rt rises to 1.35; in Ontario, new cases drop to 76, hospitalizations to 35
Most emergency orders extended until Sept. 22

Most emergency orders extended until Sept. 22

The government is enforcing emergency orders under the Reopening Ontario Act, which allows them to extend some but not all orders for up to a year