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4 Pickering students qualify for Ontario emerging leaders competition

4 Pickering students qualify for Ontario emerging leaders competition

Students from Newmarket private school earned opportunity to compete at DECA provincials in February
VIDEO: Trillium Talk, a briefing from our Queen's Park journalists

VIDEO: Trillium Talk, a briefing from our Queen's Park journalists

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
‘Mystery’ illness in dogs not necessarily cause for alarm, vets say

‘Mystery’ illness in dogs not necessarily cause for alarm, vets say

There is talk of a respiratory illness spreading in dogs throughout the U.S., but local veterinarians are urging pet owners not to panic
Teachers file claim against York Catholic board, trustee for LGBTQ+ discrimination

Teachers file claim against York Catholic board, trustee for LGBTQ+ discrimination

Former board chair Frank Alexander alleged to have shared video via email attempting to link LGBTQ+ community with pedophilia
HELPERS: Veterinary Outreach provides care for pets, owners facing homelessness

HELPERS: Veterinary Outreach provides care for pets, owners facing homelessness

Community Veterinary Outreach of York Region provides essential care for the pets of homeless and vulnerably housed people in the area, along with human health care
REMEMBER THIS: PM Mackenzie King had ties to Newmarket, Sir Mulock

REMEMBER THIS: PM Mackenzie King had ties to Newmarket, Sir Mulock

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod begins a 2-part series examining the career of Newmarket's famed MP, prime minister, whose family had deep and controversial roots in the community
Poll: Most favour stricter gun control laws

Poll: Most favour stricter gun control laws

In an online poll, just over half of readers said that Canada's gun control laws weren't strict enough. Cross-referenced with other polls, the results are revealing
Santa Claus coming to town tonight for Aurora nighttime parade

Santa Claus coming to town tonight for Aurora nighttime parade

Mrs. Claus answers some questions about the 'truly special' Santa Under the Stars parade on Yonge tonight, Nov. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Double tracking on GO's Barrie Line up for discussion next week

Double tracking on GO's Barrie Line up for discussion next week

Metrolinx says consultations will focus on constructing second set of tracks for future two-way, all-day GO train service on the line serving Newmarket