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York police recover 161 stolen vehicles bound for overseas

York police recover 161 stolen vehicles bound for overseas

Total value of stolen vehicles is more than $10 million
UPDATE: Newmarket house destroyed, another damaged in early morning fire

UPDATE: Newmarket house destroyed, another damaged in early morning fire

No cause determined for the blaze at the boarded-up house on Ontario Street that started around 1 a.m. Friday
Small electrical fire at Southlake impacts power supply

Small electrical fire at Southlake impacts power supply

Code grey initiated at Newmarket hospital after fire affects scheduled appointments, procedures at some clinical units
Province allows municipalities to set housing pledge, but not Newmarket

Province allows municipalities to set housing pledge, but not Newmarket

Aurora among municipalities asked to figure out their own targets to accelerate housing construction; Newmarket awaits its adjusted target from ministry after refusing first pledge
The circus comes to town this weekend

The circus comes to town this weekend

NewmarketToday photographer Greg King says even the most jaded of people — like him — will have fun at the America Crown Circus in Newmarket for the weekend
What's Coming Up at Council: Newmarket eyes tax on accommodations

What's Coming Up at Council: Newmarket eyes tax on accommodations

Town estimates tax could bring in more than $600,000 annually, half would be tourism dedicated; water rate increases also on the agenda
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend, it's bottom's up at the 3rd annual Newmarket Craft Beer Festival, you can run away to the circus, watch an exciting international polo match, and 'pawty' with your pups
Temporary recreational amenity may open on community housing site

Temporary recreational amenity may open on community housing site

Planners float possibility of pickleball court or skating rink on Bayview Parkway property in Newmarket until construction of affordable housing gets underway
'They ran toward danger': York officers receive Ontario's top honour for bravery

'They ran toward danger': York officers receive Ontario's top honour for bravery

Retired Staff Sgt. David Mitchell and Const. Mark Burnett are being honoured with the Ontario Medal for Police Bravery for their actions during a stabbing in East Gwillimbury in 2021
East Gwillimbury, Georgina seniors programs receive $43K in grants

East Gwillimbury, Georgina seniors programs receive $43K in grants

York-Simcoe MPP announces funding for Routes Connecting Communities, Town of East Gwillimbury aimed at keeping seniors safe, active and connected to community