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COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

Outbreaks drop to 7 in Newmarket; Southlake reports increase in hospitalizations to 37, 4 in ICU; York Region reports 4 more deaths, hospitalizations rising to 87; Ontario reports no new deaths, and 1,213 hospitalizations
Families celebrate mom in downtown Newmarket (8 photos)

Families celebrate mom in downtown Newmarket (8 photos)

Show selections announced for Newmarket International Festival of One Act Plays

Show selections announced for Newmarket International Festival of One Act Plays

The festival takes place Sept. 8 to 11 at the Old Town Hall
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Aurora apartment complex on Yonge approved despite traffic, retail issues

Aurora apartment complex on Yonge approved despite traffic, retail issues

Council has approved zoning bylaw amendments that will pave the way for an apartment complex at the southwest corner of Yonge and Irwin Avenues – but, in doing so, a councillor opposed to aspects of the project questioned whether his colleagues
OUTDOORS: Birds of a feather molt together ... for good reason

OUTDOORS: Birds of a feather molt together ... for good reason

Even the wing and tail feathers are replaced in anticipation of the arduous fall flight to South America and other destinations of warmth, explains columnist
'It's who I am:' Longtime Newmarket volunteer receives recognition for community contributions

'It's who I am:' Longtime Newmarket volunteer receives recognition for community contributions

Kristine Carbis is a local activist and anti-poverty advocate
Pickering College names winner, finalists in Capstone Project

Pickering College names winner, finalists in Capstone Project

Michaela Morra was named the winner
All-candidates events May 11, 12 will feature Newmarket-Aurora provincial election candidates

All-candidates events May 11, 12 will feature Newmarket-Aurora provincial election candidates

Both the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Aurora Public Library are holding virtual election events
'Pets matter, too': Partners needed to expand York Region food bank pet food program

'Pets matter, too': Partners needed to expand York Region food bank pet food program

In 2021, FBYR collected and distributed more than 36,500 pounds of pet food