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THE INSIDER: Where are politicians who put public interest first?

THE INSIDER: Where are politicians who put public interest first?

Increasingly out-of-touch political leaders threaten our rights, refuse to protect the environments we value, and are mute while other politicians attack the very structure of our nation, opines columnist Patrick Gossage
ASK THE NUTRITIONIST: What are affordable recipes with big nutritional bang?

ASK THE NUTRITIONIST: What are affordable recipes with big nutritional bang?

Answering a reader concerned about skyrocketing food prices, nutritionist Nonie De Long shares a few healthy recipes with affordable ingredients
OPINION: Vitamin B12 deficiency is a health problem that needs more attention

OPINION: Vitamin B12 deficiency is a health problem that needs more attention

A professor at Wayne State University says that damage to the stomach lining, low levels of stomach acid and inadequate pancreas function are some of the possible contributors of a B12 deficiency
COMMUNITY ANGELS: Duo relentless in fight for social justice, environment

COMMUNITY ANGELS: Duo relentless in fight for social justice, environment

Newmarket's Peggy Stevens and Dave Kempton find purpose in their tireless volunteer advocacy that has created positive change in our community
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
CANADA: Here's the bills, big and small, that will be looked at in 2023

CANADA: Here's the bills, big and small, that will be looked at in 2023

House of Commons is still considering 54 proposed laws, 21 of which were brought forward by federal ministers
York Region events to mark 100th anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act

York Region events to mark 100th anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act

Foundation aims to educate Canadians of injustices done to early Chinese immigrants and to petition governments to contribute to a private-public memorial
COMMUNITY ANGELS: Policing in York Region includes giving back to community

COMMUNITY ANGELS: Policing in York Region includes giving back to community

From the Holiday Heroes drive, Splash for Southlake to the Race for Plunkett and Special Olympics Polar Plunge, YRP members are making a difference that goes beyond keeping our communities safe
'Hop' into 2023 by ringing in new year at Aurora's First Night

'Hop' into 2023 by ringing in new year at Aurora's First Night

Town of Aurora is going back to some storied traditions this Dec. 31 as Family First Night returns to the Aurora Family Leisure Complex from 6 to 9 p.m.
OUTDOORS: How did the cardinal become symbol of Christmas?

OUTDOORS: How did the cardinal become symbol of Christmas?

Despite their ubiquitous presence these days on all things commercial, cardinals are what some birders may consider as ‘newcomers’ to this area