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Heat warning continues today: Environment Canada

Heat warning continues today: Environment Canada

Daytime high temperatures are expected to be near 30 degrees Celsius again today. Overnight temperatures are expected to be in the high teens, providing little relief from the heat. Cooler temperatures return on Saturday, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Cigarettes that speak the truth, one butt at a time

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Cigarettes that speak the truth, one butt at a time

This week on the podcast: New rules from Health Canada will force cigarette makers to label each and every smoke with a blunt warning — including 'Poison in every puff' and 'Cigarettes cause impotence'
Ahmadiyya Muslim Women hosting interfaith conference Saturday

Ahmadiyya Muslim Women hosting interfaith conference Saturday

'Providing an opportunity like this allows members of the town and community to better understand and respect each other’s cultures and religions,' organizers say of June 3 conference
Upper Canada Mall, York Pride hosting family event

Upper Canada Mall, York Pride hosting family event

Newmarket shopping centre hosting all-ages event with York Pride Sunday, June 4
'Floating on cloud 9': Keswick man retires after $5M lottery win

'Floating on cloud 9': Keswick man retires after $5M lottery win

The father of two and now retired film industry worker said he hopes to do a bit more fishing
'Welcomed, valued and safe': Hundreds gather to raise Pride flag at YRDSB

'Welcomed, valued and safe': Hundreds gather to raise Pride flag at YRDSB

Students and staff from Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School in Newmarket spoke at the flag-raising ceremony that kicks off Pride Month at York Region District School Board
'Not going to stop fighting': Newmarket restauraunt starts patio petition

'Not going to stop fighting': Newmarket restauraunt starts patio petition

Newmarket is missing out with a reduced number of patios on Main Street this summer, says Olde Village Free House owner, with 1,000+ signing his petition in support of expanded patios
'It's just human power': Newmarket celebrates Bike Day

'It's just human power': Newmarket celebrates Bike Day

Cyclists enjoy festivities for 15th annual event at Riverwalk Commons
Southlake emergency wait times consistently shortest in Ontario

Southlake emergency wait times consistently shortest in Ontario

Newmarket hospital has a unique pre-triage process, as well as navigators who assist emergency physicians, chief of emergency says