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Event celebrates women of Newmarket Main Street (11 photos)

Event celebrates women of Newmarket Main Street (11 photos)

Newmarket garage fire quickly put out after passerby calls 911

Newmarket garage fire quickly put out after passerby calls 911

Minimal damage occurred as a result of the electrical fire
Fireworks draw Newmarket council attention after complaints

Fireworks draw Newmarket council attention after complaints

Fireworks reportedly set off near Ray Twinney complex during disallowed times; bylaw manager assures staff are available to investigate if called
'Significant rainfall' possible tonight through Tuesday

'Significant rainfall' possible tonight through Tuesday

With cold front approaching, Environment Canada says 25 to 50 mm of rain is possible beginning this evening
VIDEO: Newmarket dog checks off bucket list for 'meet a horse'

VIDEO: Newmarket dog checks off bucket list for 'meet a horse'

“By the end, Nimit was in love,” says horse owner, who agreed to have Midas meet with the dog who always had a thing for horses when he saw them on TV
'Not a joke:' Threats against York Region schools prompt warning

'Not a joke:' Threats against York Region schools prompt warning

York Regional Police is urging parents to speak with their children about the seriousness of making threats after several incidents here in the wake of the Texas school shooting
Have your say on future park at former Newmarket arena site

Have your say on future park at former Newmarket arena site

Town is holding public input session June 23 for portion of the Hollingsworth Arena land it retained for public use
'Kids on ponies galore' at Horse Day rally (12 photos)

'Kids on ponies galore' at Horse Day rally (12 photos)

Young riders get a taste at competition without the pressure at the Newmarket-based pony club's rally
LETTER: Taking guns from law-abiding citizens won't halt criminals

LETTER: Taking guns from law-abiding citizens won't halt criminals

Liberal government's proposed firearms legislation won't impact gang-related shootings with smuggled guns, letter writer says
OPINION: Vote or not, everyone has the right to complain

OPINION: Vote or not, everyone has the right to complain

'The decline in voter turnout has been progressive, showing lower highs and lower lows, a concern on the federal and municipal levels as well,' writes reporter in post-election wrap-up