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York Region bringing routine vaccination efforts back to school

York Region bringing routine vaccination efforts back to school

Public health to run more school clinics for Grade 7 vaccines, urge parents to get kids caught up for all childhood immunizations
Best of Remember This: Young doctor's persistence behind Southlake's beginnings

Best of Remember This: Young doctor's persistence behind Southlake's beginnings

A struggle to meet the demands of a growing population has challenged Southlake Regional Health Centre, known as York County Hospital until September 2000, almost since it was first established
Deal freeing Catholic entities from $25M payment to survivors released

Deal freeing Catholic entities from $25M payment to survivors released

The residential schools settlement obligated the 48 Catholic entities involved to pay $79 million, which was broken into three parts, including making "best efforts" to raise $25 million for residential school survivors
Sanctuary a haven for animals, an escape for humans

Sanctuary a haven for animals, an escape for humans

'I just really want to help people so they can feel connected within, with others, with animals, and with the universe,' says Brenda Bronfman of Wishing Well Sanctuary
Study aims to find long-lasting solutions for homelessness

Study aims to find long-lasting solutions for homelessness

'We’re always trying to push the limits a little bit because what we’re doing right now is not getting the job done,” says executive director of Blue Door about homelessness in York Region
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
John Taylor announces re-election as Newmarket mayor

John Taylor announces re-election as Newmarket mayor

Taylor was unopposed at the deadline for candidates to join the race on Aug. 19
Mosquito trap in Vaughan tests positive for West Nile Virus

Mosquito trap in Vaughan tests positive for West Nile Virus

West Nile virus is not transmitted person-to-person but passed to humans if they are bitten by an infected mosquito
What's Going Up: New buildings to expand Newmarket business park

What's Going Up: New buildings to expand Newmarket business park

27 units in 2 buildings to be occupied by commercial and industrial businesses, town says project will satisfy the demand from smaller companies
‘Transformational project’: Ground breaks on Loblaw distribution centre

‘Transformational project’: Ground breaks on Loblaw distribution centre

Massive facility north of Newmarket expected to bring 1,000 jobs to area, projected completion 2025