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Another cabinet minister declines run for federal Liberal leadership

Another cabinet minister declines run for federal Liberal leadership

Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne ended speculation today that he could be the first cabinet member to enter the race
Ontario funding new treatment for advanced-stage prostate cancer

Ontario funding new treatment for advanced-stage prostate cancer

Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the province is the first Canadian jurisdiction to publicly fund and administer the treatment
LCBO theft suspect may be linked to other cases across province: OPP

LCBO theft suspect may be linked to other cases across province: OPP

Most recent theft involved about $1,000 of alcohol from a Meaford LCBO
‘16 is a pivotal year’: Younger teens to learn about intimate partner violence

‘16 is a pivotal year’: Younger teens to learn about intimate partner violence

Newmarket-based Women's Centre of York Region will offer youth programs funded in part by a $77,800 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
Hazardous winter driving conditions possible as travel advisory in effect

Hazardous winter driving conditions possible as travel advisory in effect

Lake effect snow off Georgian Bay will move south into the area late this afternoon before exiting the area later this evening, Environment Canada says
Here are the top-ranked high schools in Newmarket, Aurora

Here are the top-ranked high schools in Newmarket, Aurora

In York Region, schools in Thornhill and Richmond Hill tied for the No. 1 spot in the Fraser Institute's 2024 ranking of provincewide testing results at 746 Ontario schools
East Gwillimbury man charged in Thunder Bay drug trafficking investigation

East Gwillimbury man charged in Thunder Bay drug trafficking investigation

Four people charged after OPP seize 1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $170,000
These 3 tips will help you when caring for someone with dementia

These 3 tips will help you when caring for someone with dementia

During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Newmarket resident shares her story, and important advice, after caring for her mother who had Alzheimer's disease
IN CONTEXT: Can Aurora meet its provincial housing target by 2031?

IN CONTEXT: Can Aurora meet its provincial housing target by 2031?

Town planning director says about 4,200 units of housing are approved and waiting for construction, more than half of its target
Unionville man's battle with city over backyard rink comes to an end

Unionville man's battle with city over backyard rink comes to an end

Prolonged dispute, which included an unsuccessful Supreme Court appeal, has ended with Martin Ross agreeing to dismantle the full-scale hockey rink at his heritage home