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In its 13th year, the Battle of Yonge is on this weekend in arenas across Newmarket and Aurora, 58 games in all from Novice A to Midget AA. With the series tied at six, this year's competition for the trophy and bragging rights is epic. Newmarket hosted the official opening last night at the Magna Centre, with a ceremonial face-off at the Midget AA game attended by local dignitaries. After day 2, it’s Aurora Tigers 16 and Newmarket Redmen 12.

Job seekers can meet a wide variety of local employers at an Oct. 30 career fair and expo organized by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce.

From its earliest days as a vital wagon trail connecting to the railroad, to its current transformation connecting to a Viva bus rapidway, the roadway has played an important role in the town's development and economic prosperity.

Expect a cloudy day, with chances of rain and snow scattered throughout it

Friends of Jenny Dixon, a mother of three and hospice nurse, have started a memorial fund for her children following her death early Friday morning, Oct. 26, in a collision that resulted in impaired charges against the other driver.

Our pals at BradfordToday inspired us to come up with some Halloween costume ideas specifically for our local readers. We hope you enjoy these Newmarket-themed costumes that you can quickly make yourself at home.

A local business owner says he is writing not to defend Doug Ford and this week's legislation repealing Bill 148, but instead to defend the "sheltered workshop" programs that support his business and provide needed piecework jobs to the differently abled.

Ali Reza Rahimi has not been seen or heard from since 2008 and his family in Iran have become increasingly concerned for his well-being

York-Simcoe MPP Caroline Mulroney is visiting Bradford West Gwillimbury farmers, business owners to talk about how the government can cut red tape

The opening of the wetland Saturday is being marked with a ribbon cutting, tour, Halloween tree planting and children's activities.