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Memorial service planned for fallen firefighter

Memorial service planned for fallen firefighter

Michael Scott's family is requesting donations to support first responders dealing with occupational stress
Batten down the hatches, Newmarket

Batten down the hatches, Newmarket

Icy temperatures, lake effect flurries and strong northwesterly winds expected to hit this afternoon will affect your commute
Woman, 71, dies in Markham house fire

Woman, 71, dies in Markham house fire

York Regional Police are working with the Ontario Fire Marshal to investigate the fire yesterday on Galbraith Crescent
Police investigate 3 collisions involving deer in 3 days

Police investigate 3 collisions involving deer in 3 days

The highest risk times for deer-vehicle collisions are from sunset to midnight and around sunrise, so slow down and be attentive, South Simcoe police advise
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Today, we can expect a snowy day, with a moderately clear night
Keswick man under driving suspension faces another impaired charge

Keswick man under driving suspension faces another impaired charge

Call from concerned citizen regarding man in parked car alerted police
Healthy Smiles Ontario offers free dental care to children

Healthy Smiles Ontario offers free dental care to children

Since the program was first launched in January 2016, approximately 8,400 children aged 17 and under have received care
Got romaine lettuce in your fridge? Throw it out now, says Public Health Agency of Canada

Got romaine lettuce in your fridge? Throw it out now, says Public Health Agency of Canada

And don't buy any more. Over the last month, 18 people have fallen ill after eating romaine lettuce in Ontario and Quebec
Technology and you can combat rising crime in Newmarket

Technology and you can combat rising crime in Newmarket

Downtown Newmarket's draw as a hub where people like to be may be contributing to rising crime, York Regional Police #1 District Supt. Mike Slack says
Character Community event tackling sex trafficking, gangs, youth suicide

Character Community event tackling sex trafficking, gangs, youth suicide

The Nov. 27 Leading with Character breakfast learning series is taking aim at some of the most dangerous and serious issues facing youth in our community: guns and gangs, sex trafficking and rising rates of suicide