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Thunderstorms could bring hail, high wind gusts

Thunderstorms could bring hail, high wind gusts

Storms capable of producing wind gusts of 70 or 80 km/h and pea-sized hail, will move through the region this afternoon, warns Environment Canada
On the Issues: Liberal candidate Tony Van Bynen

On the Issues: Liberal candidate Tony Van Bynen

Federal Liberal candidate Tony Van Bynen retired from municipal politics in 2018 after serving on Newmarket council for 18 years, including three terms as its top political boss
Replica firearm left behind as suspects flee Aurora home invasion

Replica firearm left behind as suspects flee Aurora home invasion

A 17-year-old female youth from Newmarket is wanted in connection with the attempted robbery Tuesday night
Your worst fears can come to life at Wonderland's Halloween Haunt

Your worst fears can come to life at Wonderland's Halloween Haunt

The 15th annual spookfest, featuring mazes, immersive scare zones, live shows and an all-new dance and laser party zone, opens Friday, Sept. 27
Region launches action plan to tackle growing opioid crisis

Region launches action plan to tackle growing opioid crisis

Emergency visits and hospitalization related to opioid use in York Region have been steadily increasing since 2009
Highland Farms, food trucks' chicken sandwiches linked to listeriosis case

Highland Farms, food trucks' chicken sandwiches linked to listeriosis case

The products were distributed by Classic Foods and sold at Highland Farms Supermarkets and Classic Mobile food trucks in Markham and Richmond Hill from July to September
'World's greatest Chicago tribute band' concert supports Rose of Sharon

'World's greatest Chicago tribute band' concert supports Rose of Sharon

Brass Transit perform Oct. 19 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
CANADA: Climate change is on the minds of Canadians as election looms, research suggests

CANADA: Climate change is on the minds of Canadians as election looms, research suggests

According to new research, the majority of Canadians in all but three ridings across the country believe their province has already felt the effects of climate change
Newmarket honouring British Home Children, at descendant's request

Newmarket honouring British Home Children, at descendant's request

Julia Walkley-Sherman's grandmother was among 100,000 children sent from Britain to work as indentured servants in Canada
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Mainly cloudy, with a chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm