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Debora Kelly

Debora Kelly

Debora Kelly is the editor of NewmarketToday and AuroraToday. She is an award-winning journalist and communications professional who is passionate about building strong communities through engagement, advocacy and partnership.
Debora has been recognized with international, national and provincial awards over three decades for reporting, column and editorial writing. The publications under her leadership as editor in chief were annually honoured with top international, national and provincial awards, including two Best Community Newspaper in North America awards by the Local Media Association.
She also has enjoyed serving in volunteer leadership roles for local non-profit organizations and has been honoured by the Character Community Foundation of York Region with a Character Champion award.

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Recent Work by Debora

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend is about midway fun at the annual Persechini event, and, of course, mom, with a Mother's Day concert and brunch among the ways to celebrate
Newmarket's 'big, big, crazy' challenge, and what's booming, what's not

Newmarket's 'big, big, crazy' challenge, and what's booming, what's not

At his community town hall event, Mayor John Taylor reveals a vision for Newmarket's future, and highlights opportunities and challenges for the slowest growing municipality in York Region
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend, the Newmarket Farmers' returns downtown, both the Pine Tree Potters' Guild and Society of York Region Artists are hosting a show and sale, and Holi is being celebrated at Fairy Lake Park
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend, live music events include the Bernadette Connors Band, Bianca Rollo Band, The Barrel Boys, as well as a medieval fair, Electric Vehicle Show, and group cycling
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend, artwork is on display at the Newmarket Juried Art Show, a renowned jazz group plays on Main, CompassCon features collectibles and a special guest, you can recycle your old electronics and used batteries, and country music songwriters perform
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

This weekend, you can be amazed by illusionist Wij Siva, get your groove on at Woodstock Lives II, catch emerging country artist Jessica Sole's show, and join Games Night at Crossland
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

A must do this weekend is the Newmarket Home & Lifestyle Show, along with an event with TikTok influencer and Math in Drag author Kyne Santos, Cheatin' Hearts country music night with line dancing lessons, and comedy shows
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

Easter weekend events include the River Town Saints at Old Flame, a visit from the Easter Bunny and more free family fun on Main Street, and egg-citing activities at Hello Spring
'Hope this is the last time you go this quick:' G2 driver clocked at 180 km/h

'Hope this is the last time you go this quick:' G2 driver clocked at 180 km/h

York Regional Police video shows an officer providing advice to a new driver charged with stunt driving after 'blowing by' his police cruiser on Highway 407
What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

Kick off the weekend with the open mic at The Sticks, then take in the Rescue Junction bluegrass concert, Maker's Mark pop-up, wellness and healing fairs, a beer and chocolate tasting, and all-female version of the Burning Red Writers Round
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