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Newmarket developer has vision for 'more beautiful, sustainable' community

Newmarket developer has vision for 'more beautiful, sustainable' community

Wide range of housing is being considered for the Shining Hill development, including high, mid and low-rise apartments, laneway-accessed townhouses, single detached homes, laneway suites
York police set up command post amid Hamas call for demonstrations

York police set up command post amid Hamas call for demonstrations

Police are requesting citizens to inform them if they learn about possible demonstrations or other large gatherings in York Region
East Gwillimbury teacher recognized for contributions by Staples

East Gwillimbury teacher recognized for contributions by Staples

East Gwillimbury's Victoria Baillie was one of eight teachers recognized by Staples Canada in We Love Teachers contest
'Acts of hate, violence will not be tolerated': OPP

'Acts of hate, violence will not be tolerated': OPP

Police patrols and presence have been increased in areas of cultural and religious significance and lines of communication with community leaders are being maintained, OPP say
DIALOGUE WITH DAWN: 3 local restaurants featured in Dine Ontario

DIALOGUE WITH DAWN: 3 local restaurants featured in Dine Ontario

In this month's column, MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy highlights the agri-food sector, health-care services and her upcoming community barbecue
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend, don't miss the 15th annual art walk and studio tour on Main, join Babes Who Bash at the Barbie & Ken Soiree, scream at the Friday the 13th Haunted Hollows attraction, and celebrate fall at the Bradford Pumpkinfest
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'It’s just amazing': Markham man plans to pay bills with $100K win

'It’s just amazing': Markham man plans to pay bills with $100K win

'I saw Big Winner come up and I couldn’t believe it — I had to go to a few other stores to make sure it wasn’t a mistake,' says Corneliu Bacauanu of Encore prize
You can dispose of unwanted electronics at Newmarket event

You can dispose of unwanted electronics at Newmarket event

Batteries, computers, monitors, as well as paint and light bulbs, are among the items accepted at the drive-thru electronics+ recycling event taking place Oct. 21
Devastated couple feeling fallout after brazen attack in Newmarket

Devastated couple feeling fallout after brazen attack in Newmarket

A Newmarket man was assaulted and his car stolen in broad daylight in front of the curling club last week; he and his partner are now feeling the impact of the crime physically, emotionally and financially