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Earth Wind and Fire set to burn up Casino Rama stage

Earth Wind and Fire set to burn up Casino Rama stage

Legendary group, added to casino's summer lineup, will play two shows in July
Right-wing extremism in local high schools focus of free forum

Right-wing extremism in local high schools focus of free forum

The Say NO to Hate community forum features well-known experts who will discuss how extremists target students and what to do about it
'I’m an equal opportunity offender,' Ron James says ahead of Ontario tour

'I’m an equal opportunity offender,' Ron James says ahead of Ontario tour

The quick-witted Nova Scotian will kick off his stand-up act tour at the Performing Arts Centre in Richmond Hill Tuesday, March 19
Newmarket history buff worked tirelessly to found museum (14 photos)

Newmarket history buff worked tirelessly to found museum (14 photos)

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod features Elman W. Campbell, who overcame a traumatic eye injury to become a successful Main Street business owner and well-respected community leader
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Flurries and blowing snow with temperatures dropping during the day.
3 males arrested after spree of bank robberies, including in Vaughan

3 males arrested after spree of bank robberies, including in Vaughan

Barrie, Durham and York police forces collaborated on the investigation
This nearby city ranks as worst place for women

This nearby city ranks as worst place for women

Barrie ranks 26th out of 26 largest cities in Canada for the gender gap, according to The Best and Worst Places to be a Woman in 2019 study
Newmarket, Markham mayors wage friendly bet on OJHL North Division playoffs

Newmarket, Markham mayors wage friendly bet on OJHL North Division playoffs

Show your support for your hometown team, the Newmarket Hurricanes, as they take on the Markham Royals in game two this Sunday at Ray Twinney Complex
Improperly discarded cigarette cause of balcony fire

Improperly discarded cigarette cause of balcony fire

Central York Fire Services found heavy smoke and fire on the first floor of the William Roe Blvd. building this morning.
Victim's husband calls for stricter penalties in pedestrian fatality

Victim's husband calls for stricter penalties in pedestrian fatality

“What, like a fine? Demerits? It’s nice to know a life was worth that much,” says Kevin Carre following a charge of fail to yield to a pedestrian that police laid against a 71-year-old East Gwillimbury man this week