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'This is the hardest thing me and my family have gone through. I love you mom'

'This is the hardest thing me and my family have gone through. I love you mom'

A memorial service for Jenny Dixon, a Newmarket mom of three who is remembered for doing 'everything in her power to help people in need', is planned for Friday at Trinity United Church.
Newmarket's Hillcrest Home, Vince's Commissary charged by food safety inspectors

Newmarket's Hillcrest Home, Vince's Commissary charged by food safety inspectors

Charges were laid at two Newmarket and two Markham food premises, while four restaurants in Richmond Hill and Markham were closed following York Region public health inspections Oct. 22 to 28.
Haunted Newmarket museum featured in new book

Haunted Newmarket museum featured in new book

The Elman W. Campbell Museum — and its ghost — is one of the haunted museums highlighted in Bradford author Andrew Hind’s new book, Haunted Museums and Galleries of Canada.
LETTER: Mayoral candidate accomplished much with little

LETTER: Mayoral candidate accomplished much with little

Mayoral candidate Joe Wamback's wife, Lozanne, expresses her pride in his well-fought campaign and gratitude for the support of their volunteers, donors, voters and to the 3,000 residents who answered the door when they knocked.
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Expect a rainy morning, subsiding in the afternoon and remaining cloudy for the rest of the day
Police seek second vehicle in Bradford pedestrian fatality

Police seek second vehicle in Bradford pedestrian fatality

We believe there are citizens that may have a crucial piece of evidence that can help us complete the picture of what happened here, say police
Crime writers bring murder and mayhem to Newmarket

Crime writers bring murder and mayhem to Newmarket

As one of the events celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Crime Writers of Canada, six area crime writers came to Chapters to meet their readers and promote their books.
Vaughan man facing sexual assault charges in Markham

Vaughan man facing sexual assault charges in Markham

The victim reported that she had been the target of inappropriate sexual advances in the past
Police seek witnesses following fatal collision in King

Police seek witnesses following fatal collision in King

The driver of the Subaru was ejected and the Subaru caught on fire
New group nurtures sense of belonging among Newmarket's Black community

New group nurtures sense of belonging among Newmarket's Black community

The Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association officially launches in February 2019, but much is going on now behind the scenes to plan for celebrations of Black culture and history.