Front porches have become versatile spaces to relax and entertain, ready to adapt to any mood or occasion. Picture yourself sharing an evening glass of wine with friends, sipping a steaming cup of coffee in the early hours of the morning, or curling up with a good book on a cool summer night. But let’s be honest, front porches don’t always get the attention they deserve. Despi...Read More

The summer months have arrived, meaning certain areas of your home may need some tending. Here are some maintenance tasks to pay attention to this season. Jaclyn Southby/Edgewater Design Group This article appeared in the Summer 2022 issue of This Old House Magazine. Click here to learn how to subscribe. From pest control to deck maintenance, follow these simple tips to keep your home and ...Read More

Photo: fizkes / Getty Images Don't give your second-story dreams a second thought Adding a second story to your home is a significant undertaking but adds value, comfort, and space to your existing home. On average, a partial second story costs between $80,000 and $250,000, while a full second-story addition can be between $100,000 to $600,000 or more. Total cost comes d...Read More

Bank of Canada hikes put brakes on housing rebound, except for in the Prairies                ? Housing activity slowed between June and July in many major real estate markets. PHOTO BY PETER J. THOMPSON/FINANCIAL POST The Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate hikes appear to have put the brakes on the housing market rebound in many c...Read More

Published Friday, August 11, 2023 10:35AM EDT Last Updated Friday, August 11, 2023 2:32PM EDT   TORONTO - Canadian renters have long lamented the increasing prices they see landlords request of tenants, but in July, those totals hit a level unseen in the country's history. Data from Rentals.ca and research firm Urbanation released this week shows July's average asking rent hit $2,07...Read More

'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