Rooted

These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call Newmarket home are made possible through the support of Dave Starr Real Estate as part of our Community Leaders Program.

ROOTED: Kawartha Dairy marks 86 years of making 'great family memories'

The company, which was started by Jack and Ila Crowe in 1937, opened its first ice cream store in the 1960s

Sep 2, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Love of Newmarket shines through roaming artist's work

Jianming Chen has gathered thousands of followers on social media for his artwork of painted landscapes, sketches that capture life in Newmarket

Aug 1, 2023 10:09 AM Read more >

'I made a promise': 200-year-old Quaker burial ground restored

After making a promise years ago to his friend Sherita Clark, restoring the Religious Society of Friends Burial Ground in Newmarket has become a passion for Richard Kamus

Jul 4, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Southlake emergency wait times consistently shortest in Ontario

Newmarket hospital has a unique pre-triage process, as well as navigators who assist emergency physicians, chief of emergency says

Jun 1, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Newmarket ready to get fresh at 24th season of farmers market

The popular downtown market kicks off a new season Saturday, May 6 with more than 40 new and returning vendors

May 1, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

York Region Animal Centre marks 35 years of compassion, care

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is also celebrating a milestone this year — 150 years of caring for animals in need across the province

Apr 1, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

ROOTED: Oldest remaining Newmarket school marks 100 years

Stuart Scott Public School is being celebrated at an anniversary event June 10

Mar 3, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Love of music, joy in collecting keeps Newmarket record store spinning

ROOTED: 33 1/3 Record Store is a happy place for young and old alike who appreciate music that comes on vinyl

Feb 11, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Newmarket's museum celebrates its own history

Elman W. Campbell Museum marks ruby anniversary; 'Knowing where you’ve come from and what has led you to that point can really influence where we’re going,' town director says

Jan 1, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

ROOTED: Local firefighters have kept Newmarket safe for 200 years

With roots tracing back to the early 1800s, Newmarket’s firefighters – and today’s Central York Fire Services – have long shown their commitment to the town

Nov 26, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

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