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Increased supply of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine expected to fuel booster demand in York Region

Increased supply of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine expected to fuel booster demand in York Region

Region expects a surge in demand from people waiting for a brand to match their previous doses
Newmarket eye doctors join recycling program for used contact lenses

Newmarket eye doctors join recycling program for used contact lenses

Contact lenses can be dropped off at 4 locations in Newmarket, as well as at 1 location each in Aurora and Bradford
Man wanted after tools stolen from vehicle in King

Man wanted after tools stolen from vehicle in King

The suspect was seen with an accomplice who was walking a large dog
CHATS aims to raise $50K to 'brighten spirits' of its frontline workers

CHATS aims to raise $50K to 'brighten spirits' of its frontline workers

New relief fund will support additional PPE supplies, relief from burnout, morale-boosting initiatives, mental health resources, financial aid, says spokesperson
Forbes ranks York Region as best government employer in Canada

Forbes ranks York Region as best government employer in Canada

This is the second consecutive year York Region has been named a top Canadian employer
COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Thursday

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

Southlake Village resident is Newmarket's 61st fatality of pandemic, outbreak resolved at Inn From the Cold; Southlake reports COVID hospitalizations steady at 59, 5 in ICU; York Region reports 5 more deaths, and decline in hospitalizations to 165, ICU stable at 32; Ontario reports 70 more deaths, hospitalizations plunge to 3,645
'Freedom Convoy,' supporters roll down Highway 400 Thursday morning (Video, 11 photos)

'Freedom Convoy,' supporters roll down Highway 400 Thursday morning (Video, 11 photos)

Supporters for the truckers convoy lined Highway 400 with signs and flags, cheering as it made its way to the nation's capital
Liberals oust Newmarket education advocate from provincial nomination race

Liberals oust Newmarket education advocate from provincial nomination race

Shameela Shakeel disallowed to run, Dr. Sylvain Roy confirmed as Ontario Liberal nominee for Newmarket-Aurora
'Win-win situation': Newmarket environmentalists welcome Shining Hill development agreement

'Win-win situation': Newmarket environmentalists welcome Shining Hill development agreement

Drawdown Newmarket-Aurora pleased to have played a part in the agreement that provides concessions from developer who will build residences on environmentally protected land
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

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