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$1,000 grants available for invasive species removal, education

$1,000 grants available for invasive species removal, education

Municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profits could receive one-time funding to help protect land, water from invasive species
OUTDOORS: Fate of monarch butterfly could be in our hands

OUTDOORS: Fate of monarch butterfly could be in our hands

Pollinator gardens are a great first step, but need to be embellished with other essential parts of the ecosystem, explains outdoors columnist
Outgoing provincial Liberal president reflects on party future

Outgoing provincial Liberal president reflects on party future

“The work that needs to be done in rebuilding the party is going to happen outside of the legislature," says Brian Johns, former Newmarket-Aurora riding head as Liberals regroup after loss
It's crushed grapes for me after black widow found in the fruit

It's crushed grapes for me after black widow found in the fruit

It's the stuff of nightmares for columnist Wendy King, who reacts to the story about an unwanted hitchhiker — a black widow spider from Mexico — found by an area couple in their cotton candy grapes
Podcast offers 'moving' stories about York Region housing crisis

Podcast offers 'moving' stories about York Region housing crisis

Social Planning Council, Aurora Public Library, offer voices from across region on housing struggles; Newmarket mayor in first episode
Abuse Hurts able to tackle increased demand with Hoedown funding

Abuse Hurts able to tackle increased demand with Hoedown funding

Magna’s contribution will go directly to Delivering Hope, programs helping abused women and their children get back on their feet with clothing, housewares, furniture and other supports
Small fire prompts evacuation of water park at Canada's Wonderland

Small fire prompts evacuation of water park at Canada's Wonderland

The amusement is open today, but Splash Works remains closed after the late Sunday night blaze
Volunteering is way of life for Newmarket Ahmadiyya Muslim youth

Volunteering is way of life for Newmarket Ahmadiyya Muslim youth

Run for Newmarket will be held at Fairy Lake Oct. 2, with all funds raised donated directly to the Newmarket Food Pantry and Blue Door
Newmarket Ward 4 candidate wants to guide town's fiscal future

Newmarket Ward 4 candidate wants to guide town's fiscal future

'People don't want a big increase in their tax bills," says second-time candidate, a former purchasing manager with the Toronto Transit Commission
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices