Rooted

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

ROOTED: Second World War veteran set to celebrate 100th birthday

As he nears his milestone birthday, Wilf O’Hearn doesn’t have a lot of goals, other than getting his stamp collection  — which he started when he was 10 — in order

Dec 6, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Newmarket clubs mark 100 years of Toastmasters 'blarney'

There are several clubs in Newmarket that help members become masters in the art conversation and speechmaking

Nov 5, 2024 2:42 PM Read more >

ROOTED: History Hound digs up tales of Newmarket's past

Richard MacLeod came by his passion for local history naturally, with roots in the area stretching back to 1801, and generations of amateur historians in the family

Oct 2, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Community Living marks 70 years of helping individuals achieve their best

Community Living Central York is celebrating decades of resilience, growth and compassion with the participation of a community where everyone belongs, CEO says

Apr 1, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Work in 'Whipper' Billy Watson's name continues in Newmarket

The legacy of the champion wrestler lives on, not only in his projects but with the many residents to whom he was a mentor to do good in the community

Mar 4, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Town working to preserve natural beauty of Mulock Park

Town of Newmarket has created a plan to care for the historic property, including its more than 600 aged trees, some of which require selective removal, and the planting of new ones

Feb 1, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Portrait awards spotlight community leaders who give back

Newmarket's Alair Homes among honourees for their fundraising and volunteering to support individuals without homes and to battle homelessness

Jan 9, 2024 2:38 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Craft show marks 8th year, but this time without original booth

A Newmarket tradition continues this Saturday, Dec. 2, but without Joan's Dolls and founding vendor Joan Syratt, who passed away last November at 99

Nov 30, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Newmarket Optimists celebrate 75 years of youth empowerment

'Youth are our future,' club president says of Nov. 14 launch of its youth Optimist Club

Nov 3, 2023 1:26 PM Read more >

ROOTED: Honorary Citizen Award is Newmarket's highest honour

'The award is a symbol of our gratitude and the plaque’s prominent location in Fairy Lake offers inspiration to the many people who pass by each day,' mayor says of honour bestowed only six times in 17 years

Oct 7, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

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