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'Gentle density': 28-unit Newmarket housing project advancing

'Gentle density': 28-unit Newmarket housing project advancing

Some neighbours still objecting to proposal on Davis Drive and Hamilton Drive
'Absolute chaos': York Region teachers, parents call for more support

'Absolute chaos': York Region teachers, parents call for more support

'We’re going to end up ... looking back and talking about a lost generation,' teacher says in wake of People for Education report sounding alarm on mental health in schools
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Newmarket sidewalk plowing garners concerns after big storm

Newmarket sidewalk plowing garners concerns after big storm

Councillors heard from many residents upset by how long it has taken to clear some areas of town
Retired Markham dad plans to buy a home with $250K lottery win

Retired Markham dad plans to buy a home with $250K lottery win

Vethavanam Karthekesu, who has been a regular lottery player for 15 years, is also planning a family vacation
Region, police named in $126M class action vaccine mandate lawsuit

Region, police named in $126M class action vaccine mandate lawsuit

Fired, disciplined employees seeking $13.2 million in damages from region, police force
LET'S EAT: You don't need a party to dip, says Newmarket 'dipologist'

LET'S EAT: You don't need a party to dip, says Newmarket 'dipologist'

Deb’s Dips owner, who has been creating flavorful dips for more than 20 years, has made supporting women in transition part of her business mandate
Newmarket council seeks to shave tax increase to 5.5%

Newmarket council seeks to shave tax increase to 5.5%

Council against most service cuts to bring down previously proposed 7.67% tax increase
OMA president building relationships to help improve health care

OMA president building relationships to help improve health care

'Bringing the health care of Ontarians forward requires good relationships with the government, ... other health-care stakeholders,' says Ontario Medical Association president as end of term nears
Newmarket deputy mayor declares election campaign deficit

Newmarket deputy mayor declares election campaign deficit

Tom Vegh files for extension on filing election expenses, says future audited statement will 'speak for itself'