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Ontario needs to step up to protect Crown lands: biodiversity advocate

Ontario needs to step up to protect Crown lands: biodiversity advocate

Ontario has quietly launched its latest biodiversity strategy, which will help guide its decisions on how to protect and conserve nature to 2030
Richmond Hill celebrates Seniors Month with annual free barbecue

Richmond Hill celebrates Seniors Month with annual free barbecue

Activities take place through June, including the June 2 barbecue at Mill Pond Park
Victim in targeted Vaughan shooting identified, 2 suspects sought

Victim in targeted Vaughan shooting identified, 2 suspects sought

Police are seeking two suspects, along with a suspect vehicle described as a dark-coloured, mid-size SUV
Newmarket seeks new business to fill Cachet Supper Club space

Newmarket seeks new business to fill Cachet Supper Club space

Newmarket downtown restaurant officially ends May 29 after being in limbo for past year looking for buyer
'Chance to create hope': Newmarket students relay for cancer research

'Chance to create hope': Newmarket students relay for cancer research

More than 300 Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School students spent 12 hours on the track for Relay for Life in support of the Canadian Cancer Society
Fourth arrest made in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction

Fourth arrest made in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction

Brampton man, 29, charged faces kidnapping, possession of firearm ammunition, OPP say
What's Coming Up at Council: Town easing up on tree-cutting rules

What's Coming Up at Council: Town easing up on tree-cutting rules

Town of Newmarket staff are recommending changes to the requirements for removing dead or dying trees on private properties
'Winning is amazing': Markham grandfather scores $1M lottery win

'Winning is amazing': Markham grandfather scores $1M lottery win

Neville Cassell, 70, plans to do some home renovations, share his prize with friends and go on vacation
Newmarket kids thrilled at chance to 'touch a truck'

Newmarket kids thrilled at chance to 'touch a truck'

Newmarket Lions donate $100K to Inn From the Cold building fund

Newmarket Lions donate $100K to Inn From the Cold building fund

The donation, raised through a Catch the Ace lottery, will help complete the fundraising campaign for the new shelter on Yonge