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York Region man charged in connection to fatal collision on Highway 400

York Region man charged in connection to fatal collision on Highway 400

Michael Okoake, 31, was arrested on June 21 and charged in connection to a collision on Highway 400 that resulted in the death of a 73-year-old.
Poll: Most readers support move to bring back cursive

Poll: Most readers support move to bring back cursive

York Region man charged with sexual assault in Vaughan mall

York Region man charged with sexual assault in Vaughan mall

York Regional Police have released a photo of Alexander Simonelli, 27, because they believe there are other victims who have not yet reported
Here are rules, safety tips for fireworks on Canada Day weekend

Here are rules, safety tips for fireworks on Canada Day weekend

Know when and where you can use fireworks in Newmarket and Aurora, and here's how to file a complaint about illegal fireworks use, Central York Fire Services advises
Local Indigenous invited to join tribal canoe journey in Seattle

Local Indigenous invited to join tribal canoe journey in Seattle

Shining Water Paddle, an initiative by members of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, is fundraising to take part in the Paddle to Muckleshoot July 31 to Aug. 6
High levels of air pollution expected to continue today

High levels of air pollution expected to continue today

Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Time to address' conflict-of-interest rules for MPPs: integrity commissioner

'Time to address' conflict-of-interest rules for MPPs: integrity commissioner

Commissioner J. David Wake's request came in his annual report for 2022-23, which encapsulated the height of the stag-and-doe drama
OMA president visits Newmarket to advocate for system 'in crisis'

OMA president visits Newmarket to advocate for system 'in crisis'

Dr. Andrew Park meets with MPP, local physicians as Ontario Medical Association continues to push for fixes to primary care, physician burnout, while noting province has made progress on 51 of its 87 recommendations
Car dealer donates $850K to Scanlon Creek nature centre campaign

Car dealer donates $850K to Scanlon Creek nature centre campaign

Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation has received its largest private donation to date from Paul Sadlon to build a new nature centre at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area in Bradford