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REMEMBER THIS: Old movies offer more than nostalgia about our history (13 photos)

REMEMBER THIS: Old movies offer more than nostalgia about our history (13 photos)

History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights how the classic movies provide valuable insight into the issues, beliefs, desires and realities of the time the film was made
Aurora candidate joins calls for quicker recognition of foreign nursing credentials

Aurora candidate joins calls for quicker recognition of foreign nursing credentials

While they are needed more than ever, many nurses are unable to work in Ontario due to the onerous process to have their credentials recognized, says Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Liberal candidate Marjan Kasirlou
Newmarket woman reaches fundraising goal for life-saving service dog training

Newmarket woman reaches fundraising goal for life-saving service dog training

Friends, acquaintances and strangers all stepped up to help Amanda Robar raise the final $16,000
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Ontario announces hydro rate relief for those affected by recent health measures

Ontario announces hydro rate relief for those affected by recent health measures

For 21 days starting Jan. 18, electricity prices will be set 24 hours a day at the current off-peak rate of 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is less than half the cost of the current on-peak rate
York Region clinics expand COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults

York Region clinics expand COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults

Prioritized appointments for education sector workers to be offered Jan 15 and 16
COVID-19: Ontario introduces grant for small businesses forced to close

COVID-19: Ontario introduces grant for small businesses forced to close

Eligible businesses include gyms, museums and galleries, tour services and before- and after-school programs
Fast-spreading Omicron sees institutional outbreaks double in Newmarket

Fast-spreading Omicron sees institutional outbreaks double in Newmarket

Among the most serious outbreaks are Southlake Village with 47 cases, Newmarket Health Centre with 26 cases and two resident deaths, and Inn From the Cold with 25 cases
Newmarket's new mass vaccination clinic welcomed with open arms (6 photos)

Newmarket's new mass vaccination clinic welcomed with open arms (6 photos)

Public health plans to vaccinate approximately 1,400 per day at downtown community centre
York Regional Police unveils new district headquarters in Newmarket (3 photos)

York Regional Police unveils new district headquarters in Newmarket (3 photos)

The current station on Prospect Street will close to the public Jan. 9, with the new building opening Jan. 10