Lisa Queen

Newmarket Coun. Grace Simon will not seek re-election when municipal voters head to the polls on Oct. 26. “This was not a decision I made lightly,” she said in a Facebook post. “Serving the residents of Newmarket has been one of the greatest honours of my... See more

A six-year-old Sharon boy who suffered a devastating head injury remains at SickKids Hospital. Elias Anderson woke up on June 4 when doctors began weaning him off sedation, the first time he has regained consciousness since his injury May 24. Elias, who c... See more

As a kid, Perry Lansing’s art teacher told the class to colour a horse any way they wanted. The other Grade 1 students picked browns and blacks. Not six-year-old Perry. He coloured his as a kaleidoscope perfectly within the lines. “He (the teacher) told m... See more

If you’re looking for fun for the whole family this weekend, head over to Mount Albert. The 101st Mount Albert Sports Day and Spring Fair runs from June 5 to 7. “The community of Mount Albert is excited to invite all residents of (East Gwillimbury) to att... See more

It’s time to show your Pride in Newmarket, home to one of Ontario’s largest community festivals celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Thousands of residents and visitors rock York Region’s biggest Pride festivities every year. Under this year’s theme of Vib... See more