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BEYOND LOCAL: Why a child's freedom to travel and play without adult supervision matters

BEYOND LOCAL: Why a child's freedom to travel and play without adult supervision matters

Navigating the neighbourhood on their own may be important for children’s health and well-being
It's Christmas in July on Main Street Newmarket for film production

It's Christmas in July on Main Street Newmarket for film production

Brain Power Studio, which is renowned for its romantic holiday-themed movies, is doing two days of film locally
Newmarket firm's stock jumps to 5-year high on news of another COVID respirator contract

Newmarket firm's stock jumps to 5-year high on news of another COVID respirator contract

Newmarket-headquartered AirBoss of America Corp. received a contract worth US$121 million to supply 50,000 air purifying respirators to the U.S. government
Post-secondary students face tough question about campus living: Should I stay or should I go?

Post-secondary students face tough question about campus living: Should I stay or should I go?

'Why pay the extra thousands of dollars to go there and do the same thing that you could do at home?'
Man shot in Markham, takes himself to hospital

Man shot in Markham, takes himself to hospital

Police are searching for suspect, witnesses following the shooting that occurred Sunday at 2:15 a.m.
Pedestrian was hit while lying on Markham road, police say

Pedestrian was hit while lying on Markham road, police say

A 35-year-old Toronto man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday
Southlake marks discharge of last COVID-19 patient

Southlake marks discharge of last COVID-19 patient

Over the span of the pandemic, more than 95 COVID-19 patients were admitted to the Newmarket hospital
East Gwillimbury man cycling to Quebec to raise money for Southlake

East Gwillimbury man cycling to Quebec to raise money for Southlake

Tim Brochu hopes to raise $30,000 for Southlake and Lakeshore General Hospital; 'We’re seeing more than ever how much our hospitals depend on community support'
York police investigate suspicious death of Newmarket man at homeless shelter

York police investigate suspicious death of Newmarket man at homeless shelter

A 51-year-old man was found unresponsive, pronounced dead at hospital this morning, police say
4 men charged after victims tied up during Markham home invasion

4 men charged after victims tied up during Markham home invasion

3 adults, 2 children were in the residence when the robbery occurred at about 2 a.m. Saturday