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Bradford farm faces $1M class-action human trafficking lawsuit

Bradford farm faces $1M class-action human trafficking lawsuit

'Gwillimdale Farms knowingly, recklessly and/or negligently took part in the human trafficking' of workers, alleges filing; owners vow to 'vigorously' defend against allegations
Poll: Most readers would vote to abolish separate schools

Poll: Most readers would vote to abolish separate schools

Almost two-thirds of Village Media readers would vote in a referendum to merge existing schools systems into a single secular public school system - but most separate school graduates would keep things as they are
REMEMBER THIS: Issue of homelessness has evolved over the years

REMEMBER THIS: Issue of homelessness has evolved over the years

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod disputes a comment that homelessness is a new problem in our society
Police warn of online Taylor Swift ticket scam

Police warn of online Taylor Swift ticket scam

Police have received two reports of victims losing money in Facebook Marketplace transactions
York Region marks success of plan to aid Newmarket Heights

York Region marks success of plan to aid Newmarket Heights

One year after enactment, York Region says safety and well-being plan working well to help several regional communities
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Last call for The Beer Store?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Last call for The Beer Store?

This week on the podcast: Change is on tap for the Ford government, which appears ready to finally fulfill a five-year-old campaign promise to allow beer sales at your local corner store
Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson headlining Boots and Hearts

Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson headlining Boots and Hearts

Top of the bill will be Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and Cody Johnson; tickets for August 2024 festival go on sale Friday, Dec. 8
'It was petrifying': Neighbours heard gunshots prior to police arriving, fatal shooting

'It was petrifying': Neighbours heard gunshots prior to police arriving, fatal shooting

'The guy then comes flying out of the elevator and across the hall to the stairwell and I saw his gun. Most of the shots at first came from the guy,' says a resident of an apartment building where a man was fatally shot by police last night
What's Coming Up at Council: Retail cannabis pitches to Newmarket

What's Coming Up at Council: Retail cannabis pitches to Newmarket

Advocates hope to get town to revisit ban on cannabis stores