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How Canada is ‘writing the next chapter’ on its nuclear energy sectorSpeaking in Newmarket, Ont. Monday, Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson unveiled a new nuclear energy strategy that seeks to build at least 10 new large-scale reactors in Canada and expand global exports over the next 15 years.CanadaJun 22
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Carney criticized for nearly $200K spent on in-flight meals including “luxury Normandy buttercups”Conservative Sandra Cobena, MP for Newmarket-Aurora, on Wednesday went after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bills that are paid by the taxpayer that showed that he and his entourage racked up $195,400 for in-flight catering over the course of three flights, according to documents obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “Scottish salmon fillet, sauteed beef with...CanadaMay 27
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GTA man treks 50 km for final Movember pushA GTA man is walking 50 kilometres from Princess Margaret Hospital to Southlake in Newmarket for his final Movember fundraiser. In his seventh year of the challenge, Louis Dimopoulos joins Candace Daniel to share why he’s doing it and how people can support his fight against cancers.Global News Morning TorontoNov 28, 2025
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Man charged after allegedly threatening to blow up local mosque, home of Muslim family in NewmarketA 54-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly threatening to blow up the home of a Muslim family in Newmarket, and a local mosque. The National Council of Canadian Muslims, local politicians, and the family are now speaking out. Lexy Benedict reports.Global News at 11 TorontoSep 9, 2025
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‘Disturbing incident” Police investigating after rabbit found shot dead on front lawn of Newmarket homeYork Regional Police are investigating a daylight shooting in Newmarket neighborhood on Sunday morning — appearing to target a rabbit on a front lawn. As Lexy Benedict reports, this behaviour has left residents in the community, shocked and concerned,Jul 29, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: July 29, 2025The provincial agency overseeing Ontario’s home care system was informed about a massive data breach more than two months before the public was notified – we have the exclusive details. York Regional Police are trying to identify a suspect, after a rabbit was shot and killed on the front lawn of a Newmarket home. And,...Global News at 6 TorontoJul 29, 2025
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Newmarket rallies behind Oilers’ Connor McDavidThe Edmonton Oilers’ quest for the Stanley Cup has sparked a wave of Canadian pride from coast to coast. That passion is especially strong in Connor McDavid’s hometown, Newmarket, just north of Toronto, where fans have been uniting under the banner of Canada’s team.SportsJun 17, 2025
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Oilers Pride Takes Over Connor McDavid’s Hometown of NewmarketStanley Cup fever is sweeping through Ontario, especially in Connor McDavid’s hometown of Newmarket. The city is rallying behind its hockey hero by hosting public watch parties throughout the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers series. Mayor John Taylor joins Candace Daniel with more on the hometown pride fuelling the playoff energy.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoJun 5, 2025
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Newmarket holds NHL watch party for hometown hero Connor McDavidConnor McDavid’s hometown is marking the beginning of the NHL Stanley Cup finals between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers with a watch party. As Megan King reports, Newmarket is showing support for their hometown hero as he works towards a Stanley Cup finish.Global News at 6 TorontoJun 4, 2025
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Newmarket man who won $65M Lotto Max jackpot plans to eat his way around the worldMark Hanley of Newmarket, Ontario won $65 million CAD in the March 28 Lotto Max draw. He jokingly told his wife, “Want to kiss a millionaire?” but she said no and went back to sleep. After some laughs and tears, the retired analyst now plans to share the prize and eat his way around the...CanadaMay 22, 2025
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Ontario hospital reports spike in heart attacks related to shovelingNewmarket hospital sees a spike in patients with heart attacks related to shoveling after the recent back to back snow storms. Caryn Lieberman reports.torontoFeb 24, 2025
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Grandfather, 2 boy safe after Amber Alert, but complaints about system continueA grandfather and his two grandsons were the subject of an Amber Alert after going missing from Newmarket on Wednesday. They were found safe early Thursday morning. Police say this is proof the Amber Alert system works but say their phone lines were clogged by people complaining about being woken up.Jul 11, 2019
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York Region Festive RIDE Campaign kicks-offYork Regional Police have launched their annual RIDE program, intended to catch impaired drivers during the holidays in an effort to save lives. Brittany Rosen is in Newmarket with more.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoNov 18, 2022
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ONA says ‘enough is enough’ after another nurse in Newmarket attackedDozens of nurses and other frontline health-care workers gathered to protest workplace violence in the wake of two more incidents at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket. Miranda Anthistle reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoOct 26, 2020
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Newmarket man narrowly avoids catastrophe as concrete block smashes through windshieldMichael Wasylenky feels lucky to be alive after a three pound chunk of concrete flew off a dump truck and through his windshield last month, hitting him in the hand. Mark Carcasole reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoNov 29, 2018
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Pellet shots fired at Pokemon Go players in NewmarketMon, Jul 25: On Saturday night a crowd of people gathered in downtown Newmarket to play Pokemon Go. Around 10:30 someone started firing a pellet gun at them. Four shots were fired and no one was hurt. A 29-year-old woman was arrested. Tom Hayes has the latest.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoJul 25, 2016
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Coronavirus outbreak: Newmarket residents honk outside hospital to salute health care workersNumerous Newmarket, Ont. residents in vehicles honked outside Southlake Regional Health Centre on Thursday in salute of frontline health care workers working to treat people suffering from COVID-19.CanadaApr 3, 2020
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99-year-old WWII veteran in Newmarket walking 100 kilomentres for COVID-19 medical researchGeorge Markow, a 99-year-old Second World War veteran, has challenged himself to walk 100 kilometres before he turns 100 in 2021. He’s also set a fundraising goal of $100,000 for COVID-19 medical research before he takes his last lap later this month. Susan Hay has the story.Aug 13, 2020
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Police release security video of Newmarket break-in suspectYork Regional Police have released security video of a suspect wanted after allegedly breaking into a Newmarket home on May 23. Police said 19-year-old Justin Plant of no fixed address is wanted in connection with the incident.CrimeJun 5, 2020
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Footage shows suspect linked to 5 sexual assaults in NewmarketInvestigators with the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit have linked a recent Newmarket sexual assault to four other similar incidents. Investigators are releasing new video surveillance video footage of the suspect; as well as previously released video, and are seeking public assistance to identify him.CrimeJan 8, 2016