'It feels good because when you do it, you know someone is going to appreciate it,' Newmarket resident says of JustServe donation of 100 crocheted toys   ...Read More

Parade committee is searching for a volunteer band co-ordinator and treasurer in preparation for the parade Nov. 18. Santa waving to all the kids during the Santa Claus Parade last year. Greg King for NewmarketToday It's still summer, but Newmarket’s Santa Claus parade committee is already gearing up for this year’s event. In preparation for the parade, which is slated for...Read More

  Design-your-own kits being sent to Southlake and other hospitals 'will provide much needed fun for these brave kids' Zippaport founder Julie Middleton's daughter, Sadie, is shown wearing a port shirt.Photo supplied by Zippaport Canadian kids dealing with cancer, including those in Newmarket and area, will receive free port shirts they can customize thanks to a non-profit org...Read More

United Way and federal government are providing $1.6 million in funding for Blue Door to purchase a fourplex in Newmarket to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Emmy Kelly (from left to right, top row), COO of Blue Door; Ian Proudfoot, senior advisor to MP Tony Van Bynen; Daniele Zanotti, president and CEO of United Way Greater Toronto; Ruth Crammond, vice-president of community inves...Read More

  This American bulldog can be easily won over with some treats NewmarketToday StaffJul 30, 2023 9:00 AM NewmarketToday, in partnership with the Ontario SPCA York Region Animal Centre, brings you a regular feature highlighting special pets in need of adoption. Blue is a six-year-old American bulldog who loves to go on walks, roll in the grass and play fetch in the yard. Although he&rsq...Read More

Shortly after her husband was diagnosed, Katherine Viegas was inspired to step up to volunteer for the Saturday, Sept. 9 fundraising event at Fairy Lake after meeting a family that gave her hope for the future Last year's Parkinson's SuperWalk in Newmarket was Katherine Viegas' first. She's hoping to have an even bigger turnout this year as the volunteer event co-ordinator. / ...Read More

When Nina Doiron’s family arrived in Canada as refugees 40 years ago, the outpouring of support from the local community was enormous. Today, her volunteer work honours their generosity. Julia Galt Jul 22, 2023 2:00 PM Nina Doiron has been volunteering with the York Region Food Network for nearly a decadeSupplied Photo Newmarket area volunteer Nina Doiron knows better than most just ho...Read More

From buying pancakes and watching polo, to playing golf and cycling, there are plenty of local events from July to September in support of Southlake Regional Health Centre Michael Croxon (centre) presents the cheque for the funds raised from the NewRoads LakeRide in 2022 to Jennifer Ritter (third from the left), president of Southlake Foundation, and other members of the foundation team.Supplied...Read More

'There was a real need in our community,' Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association chair says of new project  Volunteers and organization representativcies gathered July 11 to celebrate the opening of the new Newmarket African Carribean Canadian Association Garden. From left, top row: Claire Dyer, Sarah Dyer, Anita Makou, Suzette Benoit, Amir Abdel-Shehiv, Jerisha Grant-Hall...Read More

The amusement park is once again hosting its Wish Trees fundraiser in support of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. ? “Wish Trees” fundraiser and contest in support of the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto.Photo Supplied   Visitors to Canada’s Wonderland will have a chance to win unlimited visits for years to come, all while raising money for a good ...Read More