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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
Advocates call for more options for justice for sexual violence victims

Advocates call for more options for justice for sexual violence victims

Restorative justice emphasizes that justice and healing must be synonymous, 'rather than just transferring the harm back and forth, which is what we see in the current system,' advocate says
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
$25K Hydro One grant launches 360°kids' Queer Agenda program

$25K Hydro One grant launches 360°kids' Queer Agenda program

360°kids has created a peer-led initiative with the purpose of reducing barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ youth when accessing housing and shelter supports
Pilot, crew of Titan submersible believed to be dead, expedition company says

Pilot, crew of Titan submersible believed to be dead, expedition company says

A debris field discovered by the U.S. Coast Guard is from the Titan submersible
Road closures will affect Innisfil Beach Rd., Hwy. 400 traffic

Road closures will affect Innisfil Beach Rd., Hwy. 400 traffic

Ramp to Highway 400 North will be closed June 23 to 26, while stretch of Innisfil Beach Road to be closed for three weeks
Newmarket's newest Indigenous trail marker honours chickadee

Newmarket's newest Indigenous trail marker honours chickadee

The Fairy Lake Park trail marker by renowned Indigenous artist Donald Chrétien is the seventh piece unveiled as part of a project linking communities through art and contributing to the path toward truth and reconciliation
Newmarket massage centre folds after licence denial under new bylaw

Newmarket massage centre folds after licence denial under new bylaw

Former VIP RMT Wellness Centre on Leslie has dropped its appeal with the town