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Poll: 41% favour looser medical assistance in dying rules

Poll: 41% favour looser medical assistance in dying rules

A large majority of Village Media readers say Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) system either strikes the right balance now or should be further relaxed. The details, as always, are revealing
REMEMBER THIS: Post-war, Cold War politics challenged Mackenzie King

REMEMBER THIS: Post-war, Cold War politics challenged Mackenzie King

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues the story of the Newmarket and area MP who became prime minister, after the Second World War and during the Cold War
New one-act plays sought for 2024 Newmarket festival

New one-act plays sought for 2024 Newmarket festival

Very Useful Theatre Company accepting submissions from playwrights until Jan. 31
Newmarket's Frozen Fridays coolest way to kick off the weekend

Newmarket's Frozen Fridays coolest way to kick off the weekend

Mysterious illness may send now bedridden 28-year-old to Thailand for treatment

Mysterious illness may send now bedridden 28-year-old to Thailand for treatment

Jonathan Andrews and family left frustrated at the difficulty of navigating the medical system in Ontario, and the lack of results
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Rude, impulsive behaviour could be early sign of dementia

VIDEO: Rude, impulsive behaviour could be early sign of dementia

As dementia cases climb in Canada, research suggests certain behaviours — including apathy, lack of impulse control and social inappropriateness — could be warning signs
Boris Johnson meets Ontario ministers, addresses realtors' conference

Boris Johnson meets Ontario ministers, addresses realtors' conference

The former British prime minister's performance for Ontario Realtors ranged from the silly to a serious discussion of world politics
Georgina resident charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

Georgina resident charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

Twenty-nine people charged in recent days, OPP say
'We've lost our way:' Aurora resident voices safety concerns amid Middle East conflict

'We've lost our way:' Aurora resident voices safety concerns amid Middle East conflict

Shaheen Moledina urges to mayor, councillors to 'demand a ceasefire so no more children and civilians die on both sides'