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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

VIDEO: Our news site is launching a social network that's all local

Years in the making, SPACES is designed to be safe, civil and 100 per cent community-powered. Jeff Elgie, the CEO of Village Media, told us all about the project during a recent appearance on our podcast
Minet's Point once a hotspot for the young

Minet's Point once a hotspot for the young

During the Second World War, a dance pavilion was a frequent haunt for young soldiers training at Camp Borden
OPINION: Destination unknown latest travel trend

OPINION: Destination unknown latest travel trend

Columnist Wendy King wonders who's adventurous enough to embrace these magical mystery tours
Newmarket-Aurora MPP wants province to set rules for use of AI

Newmarket-Aurora MPP wants province to set rules for use of AI

Dawn Gallagher Murphy introduces private member's motion to assess risks, find ethical ways to use artificial intelligence in government 'to digitally transform customer service for Ontarians'
OUTDOORS: Absence of porcupines bit of a prickly issue

OUTDOORS: Absence of porcupines bit of a prickly issue

At one time, seeing a porcupine on a woodland walk was commonplace; outdoors columnist explains why that is no longer the case in our region
Southlake program helps young people cope with challenges of cancer

Southlake program helps young people cope with challenges of cancer

'There are unique concerns with this population that other folks don’t experience because it is a highly developmental time in their adolescent-to-young adult space,' says clinical nurse specialist
Newmarket gets its groove on with Woodstock Lives

Newmarket gets its groove on with Woodstock Lives

Historical show spotlighted at concert at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre
Regulations make natural burial unaffordable in Ontario: advocates

Regulations make natural burial unaffordable in Ontario: advocates

Provincially mandated fees are stopping the growth of natural burial grounds in Ontario, advocates for the sector say
Faded sign marks nearby ghost town of Glenville

Faded sign marks nearby ghost town of Glenville

Hamlet's once busy main street resembles a country lane today