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Differently abled hockey player takes 'just do it' to heart

Differently abled hockey player takes 'just do it' to heart

Newmarket resident and Wandering Misfits forward Jessica Lafreniere, who was born with a congenital amputation of her right hand, has always taken her differences in stride
York Simcoe Express team scores $5,000 for breast cancer research

York Simcoe Express team scores $5,000 for breast cancer research

The minor midget players and their families spent the month of October raising funds and awareness for their Pink in the Rink campaign
Redmen replacement name to be revealed next April: NMHA

Redmen replacement name to be revealed next April: NMHA

The path to change didn’t come without resistance, but the Newmarket Minor Hockey Association is in the process of selecting a new inclusive name for next year's season
BEYOND LOCAL: Is there a way to make learning materials, textbooks more affordable for students?

BEYOND LOCAL: Is there a way to make learning materials, textbooks more affordable for students?

Universities have a responsibility to reduce barriers in student learning, and one way to do this is through creating textbooks that are free to students
Thornhill midfielder, Bradford keeper return to York9 FC

Thornhill midfielder, Bradford keeper return to York9 FC

Joseph Di Chiara and Colm Vance are signed with the Canadian Premier League soccer team for the 2020 season
Newmarket hockey hero receives dedication at Ray Twinney arena

Newmarket hockey hero receives dedication at Ray Twinney arena

Former Hurricanes' co-owner Jim Wells Sr. was recognized for his leadership to hockey and the community with a dressing room plaque
Dec. 2 proclaimed as Huron Heights Warriors Football Day

Dec. 2 proclaimed as Huron Heights Warriors Football Day

The Newmarket high school's senior football team are the 2019 OFSAA Western Bowl champions, and only team in Canada to play and win 12 games in 2019
Newmarket's Wandering Misfits host Swiss women's hockey team (9 photos)

Newmarket's Wandering Misfits host Swiss women's hockey team (9 photos)

Newmarket taekwondo medallists heading to national championships

Newmarket taekwondo medallists heading to national championships

All eight competitors from All Star Martial Arts in Newmarket brought home medals from the provincial taekwondo championships last weekend in Markham
Spirited fans welcome Marlies' return to Newmarket (19 photos)

Spirited fans welcome Marlies' return to Newmarket (19 photos)

Fans of all ages came out yesterday for the Toronto Marlies festivities and AHL pre-season game — which, unfortunately, was a 4-3 loss to the Rochester Americans