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Tow truck fire in Richmond Hill was arson, police say

Tow truck fire in Richmond Hill was arson, police say

Vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when officers arrived on scene at Bayview and Elgin Mills, YRP says
Housing minister broke law in Greenbelt land swap: integrity commissioner

Housing minister broke law in Greenbelt land swap: integrity commissioner

Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake finds Steve Clark broke the ethics law by sticking his 'head in the sand' on the Greenbelt initiative
Newmarket educators helping kids struggling with social skills

Newmarket educators helping kids struggling with social skills

'We've really seen the skill deficit,' teacher says about student communication as a result of working remotely during the pandemic
OPP stresses driving safely after 239 traffic deaths this year

OPP stresses driving safely after 239 traffic deaths this year

The OPP said there were 118 drivers charged with stunt driving and 197 charged with impaired driving just last week
Striking Newmarket Metro workers await details of tentative deal

Striking Newmarket Metro workers await details of tentative deal

'Hoping for the best, but we're probably expecting the worst,' worker says ahead of ratification vote tomorrow that could put end to month-long strike
Poll: Most think NDP should move on from Jagmeet Singh

Poll: Most think NDP should move on from Jagmeet Singh

Most of you in an online poll thought the NDP would fare better in the next federal election if the party moved on from Jagmeet Singh. 
Arrest warrant issued for man charged in Schomberg shooting

Arrest warrant issued for man charged in Schomberg shooting

Brayan Jimenez-Arguijo, charged with theft of a motor vehicle and participate in activities of a criminal organization, has removed a court-ordered GPS ankle bracelet, police say
LETTER: MPP's response to Greenbelt concerns obfuscates reality

LETTER: MPP's response to Greenbelt concerns obfuscates reality

'This housing crisis is real. Climate change is real. This government’s plans exacerbate the crises,' say letter writers
Here are back-to-school safety tips, rules for school zones

Here are back-to-school safety tips, rules for school zones

Municipal enforcement officers will be at schools to remind motorists of rules for parking near schools to help get everyone back into the routine and keep streets safe and clear for students 
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices