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Woman sexually assaulted at Newmarket dog park

Woman sexually assaulted at Newmarket dog park

Police are asking for public assistance in identifying a suspect who was at the Bayview Parkway park on Saturday morning
Local chef has chance to win $25K in celebrity chef competition

Local chef has chance to win $25K in celebrity chef competition

With just 10 chefs remaining in the quarter-finals of The Favourite Chef competition, Newmarket's Anne-Marie Million needs the community's continued support — you can vote daily until Aug. 3
'Gave me so much hope': Parkinson's SuperWalk returns to Newmarket

'Gave me so much hope': Parkinson's SuperWalk returns to Newmarket

Shortly after her husband was diagnosed, Katherine Viegas was inspired to step up to volunteer for the Saturday, Sept. 9 fundraising event at Fairy Lake after meeting a family that gave her hope for the future
Firefighters knocking on Newmarket doors to teach safety

Firefighters knocking on Newmarket doors to teach safety

Central York Fire Services' Stay Fire Smart campaign informs residents how to best prepare for an emergency and offers a free home inspection July 25 to end of August
OPINION: Tickled pink in current Barbie world

OPINION: Tickled pink in current Barbie world

Columnist Wendy King looks beyond the plastic veneer to find out more about the iconic doll's relevance and endurance as the newly released Barbie movie breaks records
Aurora students honoured with Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships

Aurora students honoured with Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships

Anthea Peta-Dragos was a student trustee for the York Catholic District School Board; Rizwan Kazi volunteered 800 hours, including at Newmarket Islamic Centre
Aurora man charged with impaired after car plunges into construction hole

Aurora man charged with impaired after car plunges into construction hole

'The driver is very lucky as he missed a large piece of concrete in the hole that could have made this fatal,' says Barrie police official
Jaczek joins Liberal ministers not seeking re-election

Jaczek joins Liberal ministers not seeking re-election

As cabinet shuffle looms, Public Services and Procurement Minister and Markham-Stouffville MP Helena Jaczek announced on Twitter she won't run in the next federal election
Nominations open for Community Living Ontario awards

Nominations open for Community Living Ontario awards

Nominating a person or team for an Inspiring Possibilities Award is an opportunity to highlight inclusion and acceptance and to empower people with intellectual disabilities, CEO Chris Beesley says
Event aims to tackle growing local human trafficking issue

Event aims to tackle growing local human trafficking issue

Central York Fire Services, OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau, York Regional Police, York Paramedics among 20 services hosting event July 29 to help parents, community partners to spot signs of grooming, rescue those in need