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BEYOND LOCAL: How junk food shapes the developing teenage brain

BEYOND LOCAL: How junk food shapes the developing teenage brain

The teenage brain has a voracious drive for reward, diminished behavioural control and a susceptibility to be shaped by experience. This often manifests as a reduced ability to resist high-calorie junk food
Police ask for help to locate missing vulnerable person

Police ask for help to locate missing vulnerable person

Godwyn Leung, aged 34, was last seen leaving his residence in Richmond Hill on Tuesday
COMMUNITY ANGEL : Newmarket's citizen of year leaves legacy of love, caring and friendship

COMMUNITY ANGEL: Newmarket's citizen of year leaves legacy of love, caring and friendship

'For all of those who miss Julie, we draw comfort and inspiration from the joy and perspective that she exhibited, once she knew her time was limited'
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Mainly cloudy with light winds today.
CANADA: Dalhousie dietitian recommends mindful eating over the holidays

CANADA: Dalhousie dietitian recommends mindful eating over the holidays

Christmastime is filled with cookies, chocolate, cakes and candy canes, making it difficult to not descend into dietary anarchy
Model limits on gifts to prevent disappointed kids at Christmas

Model limits on gifts to prevent disappointed kids at Christmas

Be mindful of what you get excited about, as children will model your lead
Snowmobilers, stay off closed trails, waterways during mild weather

Snowmobilers, stay off closed trails, waterways during mild weather

OPP remind you that snowmobiling comes with an unpredictable environment and unique set of risks
Just ahead of Santa, York Region's paramedics make special Christmas Eve delivery (7 photos)

Just ahead of Santa, York Region's paramedics make special Christmas Eve delivery (7 photos)

For the 15th consecutive year, children and seniors in local hospitals received toys and blankets
COMMUNITY ANGEL : Newmarket restaurateur has put kindness on her menu

COMMUNITY ANGEL: Newmarket restaurateur has put kindness on her menu

Cachet Supper Club owner Jennifer McLachan makes sure giving back is served up along with good food
ADOPT ME: Butterz may be missing ingredient in your family

ADOPT ME: Butterz may be missing ingredient in your family

iAdopt for the Holidays, supported by Royal Canin, runs until Dec. 31 at participating SPCAs, Humane Societies and rescue groups across Canada.