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What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend, get your treasures evaluated by the experts, mark the end of summer with a Main Street pub tour, rock to the sounds of the Traveling Wilburys, and prost to Oktoberfest at Wonderland
3 teens charged in attempted robbery at Richmond Hill pharmacy

3 teens charged in attempted robbery at Richmond Hill pharmacy

Time-delay safe thwarted robbery at pharmacy at Elgin Mills and Goode Monday morning
Local bands take to stage at weekend's Gussapolooza in Cookstown

Local bands take to stage at weekend's Gussapolooza in Cookstown

Three-day festival begins Friday at Georgian Bay Steam Show Grounds and will feature wide variety of musicians on multiple stages
Celebrate National Forest Week with guided walks in York Region

Celebrate National Forest Week with guided walks in York Region

York Region, home to 21 forest tracts and more than 150 kilometres of trails, is marking the Sept. 17 to 23 national event by hosting tours, activities
PC MPPs vote down committee probe of Greenbelt scandal

PC MPPs vote down committee probe of Greenbelt scandal

Liberal MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon's attempt to launch a parliamentary investigation into the controversy was unsuccessful
New stones added to OPP’s 'truly remarkable' Pathway of Memories

New stones added to OPP’s 'truly remarkable' Pathway of Memories

'The stones are a lasting legacy of our past, our present and the future. Just as important are the funds raised for youth in communities throughout the province,' says official
Mulroney embraces 'important' new role as Treasury Board president

Mulroney embraces 'important' new role as Treasury Board president

'I will continue to stand up for taxpayers as we build on our record of responsible and prudent fiscal management,' said Mulroney who didn't answer direct questions about shuffle
Province 'bent on destroying' Greenbelt, says its former council chair

Province 'bent on destroying' Greenbelt, says its former council chair

'Recent reports have pointed out that the (government is) willing to go to any ends to get what they want, and that includes corrupting the process,' says David Crombie, former Toronto mayor, chair of Greenbelt Council
Newmarket resident drives town to boost anti-idling efforts

Newmarket resident drives town to boost anti-idling efforts

'If you want to see change, you have to take action," resident says as town moves to remove temperature exemption to idling
Knife-wielding suspect arrested after failed robbery in Newmarket

Knife-wielding suspect arrested after failed robbery in Newmarket

A 35-year-old man is charged with possession of a weapon, robbery, breach of probation following incident at Yonge coffee shop yesterday