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The chaos that is Yonge Street

The chaos that is Yonge Street

The transformation of Yonge Street in Newmarket continues as construction for the Viva Next rapidway moves to between Sawmill Valley Drive/Savage Road and Davis Drive, where dedicated bus lanes and viva stations are being built in the centre of the road. The rapidway is slated to open at the end of 2019.
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Mix of sun and cloud but becoming more cloudy in the afternoon. A high of plus 1 is expected.
Single-serving salad recall expanded

Single-serving salad recall expanded

More Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups have been recalled because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes
LETTER: Donors made Christmas magical for pediatric patients

LETTER: Donors made Christmas magical for pediatric patients

Thanks to donors, Shine through the Rain Foundation gave pediatric patients and their families an evening away from hospitals and treatment plans and a chance to enjoy a magical night
Surge of interest in honey for health benefits area apiary

Surge of interest in honey for health benefits area apiary

Don't be taken in by the marketing for expensive manuka honey from New Zealand, any unpasteurized honey has medicinal properties, Dickey Bee Honey expert advises
York Region Police charge 21 drivers with impaired driving - in one week

York Region Police charge 21 drivers with impaired driving - in one week

That makes it 1,600 people charged this year and seven fatalities
Silent night, Newmarket

Silent night, Newmarket

All is calm, all is bright, on Main Street Newmarket on Christmas Eve
Watch Christmas movies? You'll recognize this area actor

Watch Christmas movies? You'll recognize this area actor

Scott Cavalheiro from Bradford West Gwillimbury talks about his rocky start in acting, walking the Oscars red carpet, and that one time he saw a naked Sam Rockwell
Grief dreams may provide comfort over the holidays, study says

Grief dreams may provide comfort over the holidays, study says

Research conducted by recent PhD graduate at Brock U suggests that grief dreams can offer assurance to the bereaved
If we have to be frozen, it might as well be fun

If we have to be frozen, it might as well be fun

Every Friday until Jan. 4, you can enjoy Frozen Fridays at Riverwalk Commons from 6 to 9 p.m., including free outdoor skating, a beautiful light display, Tim Hortons Express train rides, hot chocolate provided by Pickle Barrel, COBS Bread fun buns, a live DJ, Wickedly Sinful poutine food truck, and a fire/LED performance