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WHAT’S AHEAD: Public Health focusing on enforcing childhood vaccines, opioid overdoses

WHAT’S AHEAD: Public Health focusing on enforcing childhood vaccines, opioid overdoses

Efforts against the pandemic continue, but public health unit is boosting more core programs and undertaking a community health assessment, York Region medical officer of health says
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend, bring a plant-based dish to a community pot luck, give blood, take in an opera, give English country dancing a whirl, and Winterfest wraps up at Canada's Wonderland
Newmarket fibre internet provider telMAX hires new CEO

Newmarket fibre internet provider telMAX hires new CEO

Board director Michael Strople takes over reins of telMAX as company continues expansion in Newmarket, Aurora
2 guns seized in New Year's Eve spot check, impaired call in Vaughan

2 guns seized in New Year's Eve spot check, impaired call in Vaughan

Four people face multiple charges as a result of the two incidents
Armed robbers flee with narcotics, cash from Richmond Hill pharmacy

Armed robbers flee with narcotics, cash from Richmond Hill pharmacy

One suspect was armed with a kitchen knife in the daylight robbery Tuesday at Elgin Mills and Redstone
Ontario Health data shows 'hallway health care' still rampant

Ontario Health data shows 'hallway health care' still rampant

The number of hallway health-care patients has hit its highest-ever level, despite the Progressive Conservatives' vow in 2018 to end patients being left on stretchers in hallways and other unconventional spaces
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Support from province needed for overworked hospital staff: union

Support from province needed for overworked hospital staff: union

Survey of members found two in five workers had contemplated leaving their jobs and a similar amount dread going to work, says CUPE's Ontario Council of Hospital Unions
Man may plead guilty in online child luring, sex assault case

Man may plead guilty in online child luring, sex assault case

Curtis Gamble has been charged with related offences by three police departments, including York Regional Police
Southlake warns of higher ER wait times due to ongoing overcrowding

Southlake warns of higher ER wait times due to ongoing overcrowding

Hospital says holidays have led to higher-than-usual patient volumes, may limit visitors