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LETTER: Where is our MPP who is supposed to represent us?

LETTER: Where is our MPP who is supposed to represent us?

'We need accountability on all levels of our elected government and not just the municipal. Good job, Mr. Taylor!' says letter writer
York Region food bank seeks support to meet rising food costs

York Region food bank seeks support to meet rising food costs

'So far in 2023, the number of people accessing our network has increased by over 20 per cent in comparison to the same period in 2022,' says Food Bank of York Region CEO
Meet the 10-year-old campaigning against plastic stickers on produce

Meet the 10-year-old campaigning against plastic stickers on produce

Maya Thiru is asking kids to collect the stickers from produce on sheets of paper, which she plans to mail to Canada’s Environment and Climate Change minister
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Newmarket mulls shining lights on skateboard park vandals

Newmarket mulls shining lights on skateboard park vandals

Town staff to explore feasibility of adding lights to Magna Centre park, after councillor raises concerns about vandalism
Bird to blame for big power outage in Newmarket last week

Bird to blame for big power outage in Newmarket last week

The outage affected 1,400 customers and lasted more than four hours for some
Police identify victim, suspect in fatal shooting in Vaughan

Police identify victim, suspect in fatal shooting in Vaughan

Toronto man, 24, died in a shooting March 9, 2 other victims injured, York Regional Police say
Local veterinarians partner to open 'fear-free' animal hospital

Local veterinarians partner to open 'fear-free' animal hospital

Dr. Karyn Allison and Dr. Janet Morrow are holding an open house for Blackstone Animal Hospital on Saturday, April 15
Families mark end of Nowruz outdoors at Fairy Lake in Newmarket

Families mark end of Nowruz outdoors at Fairy Lake in Newmarket

Tax increase of 5.5% gets final approval from Newmarket council

Tax increase of 5.5% gets final approval from Newmarket council

In addition to the property tax hike, water and wastewater rates are increasing by 3.8%, and stormwater rates by 9%