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OUTDOORS: Debunking the myth of the so-called 'fire lizard'

OUTDOORS: Debunking the myth of the so-called 'fire lizard'

Salamanders — there are 11 species found in our region — are easily overlooked, even when they are at their peak activity, which is in the early spring
TD grant to support Blue Door housing programs in York Region

TD grant to support Blue Door housing programs in York Region

Blue Door will use the grant to fund the Housing for All Land Trust and a new pilot program called Dwell
Ontario plans to limit cellphone use, social media, vaping in schools

Ontario plans to limit cellphone use, social media, vaping in schools

New policies would limit cellphone use in classrooms, restrict access to all social media networks and ban vaping on school properties to help curb distraction levels among students
Mystic Fair, CultureLive among events getting Georgina grants

Mystic Fair, CultureLive among events getting Georgina grants

Total of $34,250 provided for 13 events; town accepting applications for second intake until May 31
Updating York Region Food Charter brings to light 'loads of misconceptions'

Updating York Region Food Charter brings to light 'loads of misconceptions'

Refreshed version of food charter to focus on addressing income issues in the search for long-term solutions to community food insecurity
TRILLIUM TALK: Let's try something different this week

TRILLIUM TALK: Let's try something different this week

Every Sunday morning, we chat with one of our Queen's Park reporters from The Trillium. For a change, we're going to share the team's top-notch political podcast instead
ADOPT ME: Cash has lots of energy to spend

ADOPT ME: Cash has lots of energy to spend

This young, curious German shepherd needs some extra care and patience
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Long Island Medium returning to Casino Rama this summer

Long Island Medium returning to Casino Rama this summer

'The Experience isn’t about believing in mediums. It’s about seeing something life changing. It’s witnessing first-hand spirit communication,' says Theresa Caputo
Newmarket family calls out school board for out-of-control bullying

Newmarket family calls out school board for out-of-control bullying

'They let this go out of hand and out of control,' mother says after unchecked bullying led to transfer of schools