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Woman who fatally stabbed ex-boyfriend in Newmarket two years ago found guilty of second-degree murderMckenzie Gill argued she was acting in self-defence when she killed Blake Bibby but the judge did not accept her version of events. Catherine McDonald reports.CrimeAug 31
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Five pedestrians struck across GTAFrom Wednesday into Thursday five pedestrians were hit by vehicles across the GTA leaving one 20-year-old woman dead in Newmarket. Police say the rash of collisions is a reminder that every year when daylight saving time ends, the incidents of pedestrian collisions increase. Kevin Gallagher reports.CrimeNov 5
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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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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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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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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
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Raw milk supporters protest outside Newmarket courthouseWed, Mar 16: Raw milk farmers and consumers say they’re being squeezed. Health officials want to shut down a Durham Region farm but protestors say they should have the right to distribute and drink it.ConsumerMar 16, 2016