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Blue Door holiday campaign raises funds for people experiencing homelessness

Blue Door holiday campaign raises funds for people experiencing homelessness

'The reality is that thousands of people are still struggling, experiencing employment loss, addictions, mental health challenges and homelessness,' says CEO
CANADA: Feds moving to ban plastic straws, bags by end of 2022

CANADA: Feds moving to ban plastic straws, bags by end of 2022

Plastic stir sticks, cutlery, six-pack rings, bags and Styrofoam takeout containers will be eliminated entirely, says environment minister
NewRoads Mazda salutes 3 Newmarket restaurants as Local Legends

NewRoads Mazda salutes 3 Newmarket restaurants as Local Legends

Olde Village Free House, Cachet Supper Club, and The Sociable Pub were all chosen for their contributions during the pandemic
Newmarket's young philanthropists raise $1,000 for homeless shelter

Newmarket's young philanthropists raise $1,000 for homeless shelter

The sisters have donated thousands of dollars to Inn From the Cold throughout 2021
Using dog's ID reveals flaw in proof of vaccination process, area man says

Using dog's ID reveals flaw in proof of vaccination process, area man says

'It’s like putting a great big bolt on your front door and just leaving it open. It’s useless,' says man of province's decision to not mandate scanning of QR code
'Santa' delivery brings cheer to seniors at Newmarket's Eagle Terrace LTC (5 photos)

'Santa' delivery brings cheer to seniors at Newmarket's Eagle Terrace LTC (5 photos)

The fourth annual Timeless Harmony's Santa to a Senior initiative was a huge success this year, organizer Katie Gilligan says
COVID-19: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario on Tuesday

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

43 new cases in Newmarket, outbreak with 8 cases at Inn From the Cold shelter; York Region confirms 335 new cases, as cases skyrocket over weekend, with active cases more than doubling, and incidence rate rising to 98 per 100K population; Ontario reports 3,453 new cases, 11 more deaths, with 412 hospitalized, 165 in ICU
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Suspect caught on camera stealing broom, dart board from Richmond Hill porch

Suspect caught on camera stealing broom, dart board from Richmond Hill porch

A man arrived in a silver hatchback at about 2:29 a.m. Nov. 26, according to Crime Stoppers York Region
'People have forgotten': Environmental advocates lament York Region's sprawl plans

'People have forgotten': Environmental advocates lament York Region's sprawl plans

Former minister distressed to see 20 years of investments in long-term natural heritage preservation upended with York Region rezoning agriculturally protected lands to accommodate growth