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Joseph Quigley

Joseph Quigley

Joseph Quigley is NewmarketToday’s municipal reporter. He is a journalist who believes in the importance of local councils and is passionate about the political world, social justice and community service.

Joseph has reported in places across the country for five years, including Alberta and Haliburton, Ontario. He has contributed to award-winning newspapers and stories, including a runner-up for reporter of the year by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association.

Joseph is volunteer with the Haliburton Rotaract Club, completing service projects and acting as secretary. He has english and journalism degrees from Trent University and Loyalist College.

Phone
905-895-1432 ext. 1226
Email
joseph@newmarkettoday.ca

Recent Work by Joseph

Newmarket to consider removing U.S. flags from arenas

Newmarket to consider removing U.S. flags from arenas

U.S. flags remain at town ice pads, despite some Ontario municipalities removing them as a result of trade war tensions — we have a poll, what's your opinion?
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'The math is tough': Newmarket braces for infrastructure deterioration

'The math is tough': Newmarket braces for infrastructure deterioration

Town carrying forward with 1.5 per cent minimum tax rate increase for future infrastructure needs
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Newmarket residents temporarily lose their home in smoking-related fire

Newmarket residents temporarily lose their home in smoking-related fire

Fire department reminds resident to properly dispose of smoking material as the 2nd smoking-related fire occurs in as many days
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Vaughan grocery closed, Markham restaurant charged for public health violations

Vaughan grocery closed, Markham restaurant charged for public health violations

Esma Fine Foods in Concord temporarily closed; Feta & Olives Mediterranean Grill in Markham restaurant charged by York Region Public Health in inspections last week
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Long-awaited crosswalk coming this summer to busy Gorham Street

Long-awaited crosswalk coming this summer to busy Gorham Street

For Newmarket residents who have campaigned for years for the signalized crosswalk needed for school children, seniors, it can't come soon enough
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York regional council cost taxpayers more than $1.9M in 2024

York regional council cost taxpayers more than $1.9M in 2024

York Region chair, Aurora mayor tops in expense claims in past three years
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UPDATE: Newmarket cleaning up oil spill in waterway near Cane Parkway

UPDATE: Newmarket cleaning up oil spill in waterway near Cane Parkway

Town continues to investigate what caused the contaminant to enter the stormwater pond
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UPDATE: Careless smoking caused small Main Street fire in Newmarket

UPDATE: Careless smoking caused small Main Street fire in Newmarket

Smoking material was improperly disposed outside the building at the northeast corner of Water and Main, CYFS says
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Coming Up at Council: Newmarket takes deep dive on $3.2B in infrastructure

Coming Up at Council: Newmarket takes deep dive on $3.2B in infrastructure

Staff presentation suggests higher tax increase may be needed to sustainably fund infrastructure replacement
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Newmarket to begin paving downtown gravel parking lot

Newmarket to begin paving downtown gravel parking lot

Some closures will be required during the construction work near Riverwalk Commons March 24 to June 7
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