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Jewelry store employee assaulted during Markham armed robbery

Jewelry store employee assaulted during Markham armed robbery

Three suspects fled with a large amount of jewelry from the store in the mall at McCowan and Highway, police say
Schomberg man identified as body found behind plaza in Angus

Schomberg man identified as body found behind plaza in Angus

OPP are investigating the circumstances surrounding the 'sudden death,' though it is not being considered as suspicious
Barrie bombing suspect could be in York Region, GTA: police

Barrie bombing suspect could be in York Region, GTA: police

William Ivan Downey, 36, is wanted for his alleged involvement in an early morning explosion that took place Sept. 27, 2023 in a parking lot near a Highway 400 bridge
Teen's pleas to York Region CAS for foster care went unheard: Ombudsman

Teen's pleas to York Region CAS for foster care went unheard: Ombudsman

While York Region CAS had no fault in the death of 16-year-old 'Mia' in 2020, the Ontario Ombudsman found the agency was 'unreasonable and wrong' in its handling of her case; his 20 recommendations have been accepted
Top award-winning Newmarket Farmers’ Market celebrates 25 years

Top award-winning Newmarket Farmers’ Market celebrates 25 years

The first market day of the best farmers market in the province is this Saturday, May 4, in downtown Newmarket
BOLD: Plenty to see below the surface despite lack of 'pretty fish'

BOLD: Plenty to see below the surface despite lack of 'pretty fish'

'This time of year, the water is really cold, but the visibility is awesome, it’s almost like it is in the Caribbean, depending upon where you’re diving of course,' says divemaster Jody Smith
Armed carjackers force victim to hand over keys in Markham parking lot

Armed carjackers force victim to hand over keys in Markham parking lot

Two men wanted in incident that occurred Thursday at about 9 p.m. at Highway 7 and Warden, police say
Newmarket restaurant closed; Markham and Newmarket eateries charged for food safety violations

Newmarket restaurant closed; Markham and Newmarket eateries charged for food safety violations

In Newmarket, Sushi Garden temporarily closed and La Mexicanada charged ; in Markham, A1 Bakery Inc., Agogo KTV, H2 KTV charged
OPP appeal for witnesses to Friday's fatal Highway 400 collision

OPP appeal for witnesses to Friday's fatal Highway 400 collision

Suspected road-rage incident led to six-vehicle collision, completely closed highway through Cookstown for more than 10 hours
Dump truck crashes, spills diesel near Highway 400 in Bradford

Dump truck crashes, spills diesel near Highway 400 in Bradford

Incident happened around 3:30 a.m. Monday; clean-up effort expected to last until 8 p.m.