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Special air quality statement in effect for Newmarket, York Region

Special air quality statement in effect for Newmarket, York Region

Exposure to air pollution is particularly a concern for children, the elderly, and those with underlying conditions such as lung or heart disease, Environment Canada advises
June packed with fun, including family swims, Pride, seniors socials

June packed with fun, including family swims, Pride, seniors socials

Town of Newmarket has many activities and events, marking AccessAbility Awareness Week, Health and Fitness Day, Bike Month, Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, Recreation & Parks Month, Seniors' Month
Newmarket rockers headline Gussapolooza Music Festival in Cookstown

Newmarket rockers headline Gussapolooza Music Festival in Cookstown

Festival will feature musical performances from emerging artistic, art installations, workshops, comedy shows, and much more
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

'It's not as easy to ignore the rural voice if they're in your party and in cabinet and caucus,' farmer, OFA director says
<b>OUTDOORS:</b> Dreaded poison ivy causing rash of problems

OUTDOORS: Dreaded poison ivy causing rash of problems

Just like black flies, mosquitoes, deer flies, and hornets, poison ivy is as much a rite of summer as high temperatures and sunshine, says columnist
Here are tips to prevent your Sea-Doo from being stolen

Here are tips to prevent your Sea-Doo from being stolen

Thefts of personal watercrafts on and near Lake Simcoe on the rise, including a Sea-Doo from a boat lift on Cook's Bay last weekend, South Simcoe Police say
York Catholic board faces widespread condemnation for Pride flag refusal

York Catholic board faces widespread condemnation for Pride flag refusal

'Cowardly, shameful decision'; Pride groups, politicians criticizing York District Catholic School Board after trustees voted against raising flag this year
Girls Inc. inspiring, empowering girls to achieve their dreams

Girls Inc. inspiring, empowering girls to achieve their dreams

Sending girls to summer camp is just one of the ways Girls Inc. of York Region is helping local girls to be "strong, smart and bold"
<b>PURSUIT:</b> Newmarket cycling club gears up for new riding season

PURSUIT: Newmarket cycling club gears up for new riding season

Newmarket Eagles, one of the oldest cycling clubs in Ontario, offers riding lessons and activities for riders of all levels