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New crop needed: Nearly half of farm operators to retire by 2033

New crop needed: Nearly half of farm operators to retire by 2033

Report says Canada will need to accept 30,000 permanent immigrants by 2033 to take over existing farms and greenhouses or to establish their own
Ukrainian refugee finds new life here, while dreaming of returning home

Ukrainian refugee finds new life here, while dreaming of returning home

A year after fleeing Kyiv with her daughter and mother, Anna Gutta-Ustymenko is working full time to help other immigrants settle, as well as helping to lead a weekly support group in Newmarket
'A stronger and safer place': Action table aiding Newmarket Heights

'A stronger and safer place': Action table aiding Newmarket Heights

Group of agencies and residents provides update on efforts to assist historically poorer neighbourhood
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'It starts at home': Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by parents

'It starts at home': Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by parents

Education minister said the premier's experience 'resonates' with him and emphasized that parents will make the best decisions for their kids
Man charged with impaired after child injured in playground collision

Man charged with impaired after child injured in playground collision

Toronto man faces multiple charges after the collisions in Markham, one of which resulted in a nine-year-old receiving minor injuries Sunday night
'Please do engage': Newmarket seeks public input on official plan

'Please do engage': Newmarket seeks public input on official plan

Process to construct town's guiding document formally begins, with virtual visioning exercise for public scheduled for June 12
Allergy-friendly app created by Newmarket man, inspired by son

Allergy-friendly app created by Newmarket man, inspired by son

Flappd Canada was created to help the more than three million Canadians with food allergies shop safely
Boreal brings Songs of Renewal to Newmarket

Boreal brings Songs of Renewal to Newmarket

Newmarket Folk Society hosts the trio on May 27 at the Newmarket Legion as a celebration of new season and warm weather
VIEW FROM THE HILL : Newmarket-Aurora MP weighs in on gun debate

VIEW FROM THE HILL: Newmarket-Aurora MP weighs in on gun debate

Government aims to pass legislation that meets calls to restrict more firearms, while respecting charter rights of gun owners, MP says