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OPINION: Electrifying the world comes with challenges

OPINION: Electrifying the world comes with challenges

'Ontario is not a great fit for solar power. We are a cloudy region, and winter, when future heat pump demand will be high, offers brief daylight hours,' says science columnist
All-you-can-eat restaurant in Markham charged after inspection

All-you-can-eat restaurant in Markham charged after inspection

Kaka Japanese All You Can Eat in First Markham Place was charged for not being in compliance with pest protection and hand washing
OUTDOORS: Gardening can dig up some prickly challenges

OUTDOORS: Gardening can dig up some prickly challenges

Roses, raspberries, nettles, hawthorns and gooseberries 'will readily and efficiently defend themselves,' warns columnist
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Georgian College hosting therapeutic animal conference

Georgian College hosting therapeutic animal conference

May 25 free event 'provides an opportunity to learn about the human-animal connection'
Frost warning in effect overnight for Newmarket and area

Frost warning in effect overnight for Newmarket and area

Temperatures will drop to near the freezing mark overnight into early Monday morning, Environment Canada says
CHEF'S TABLE: Grilling, barbecue aren't the same thing

CHEF'S TABLE: Grilling, barbecue aren't the same thing

'From Texas to the Carolinas to Tennessee, barbecue is in the blood. Just don’t invite them for a barbecue and serve up the hot dogs,' says food columnist
Run, walk, ride for CMHA's Mental Health in Motion

Run, walk, ride for CMHA's Mental Health in Motion

June 11 event benefits Canadian Mental Health Association of York Region and South Simcoe's MOBYSS bus, which takes critical mental health care directly to youth 
Newmarket takes a hike for its hospices

Newmarket takes a hike for its hospices

St. Andrew's students have brush with royalty ahead of coronation

St. Andrew's students have brush with royalty ahead of coronation

Three local students met the newly minted Duke of Edinburgh as the royal awards program marked its 60th anniversary in Canada