Joseph Quigley

Newmarket

Reporter at NewmarketToday

Reporter with NewmarketToday. You can reach me at [email protected].

Articles

Event to feature 'remarkable life' of acclaimed Jalna author Mazo de la Roche

1 week ago | auroratoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

The Newmarket Historical Society will honour one of the town’s most renowned authors with an evening for Mazo de la Roche tomorrow, April 16. The society will explore the life and works of the famed author, who wrote the popular Jalna series starting in 1927, a 16-book series that went on to sell more than 11 million copies. The event will be hosted at the Newmarket Performing Arts Theatre, with Annemarie Hagan as a guest speaker to highlight the author’s life.
Newmarket advocate urges candidates to support Palestinian human rights

1 week ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Newmarket resident Shameela Shakeel has long been an advocate for Palestine. And she has long been critical of the treatment of Palestinians by Israel’s regime, well before the most recent conflict. With the federal election underway, Shakeel wanted to see candidates be willing to stand up for Palestinian rights. “We’ve failed the Palestinian people. It’s honestly the least we can do,” Shakeel said. “It’s important for people to be aware.
PEOPLE'S PANEL: Talking federal election with Newmarket-Aurora voters

1 week ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Meet NewmarketToday's federal election voters panel — as the campaign heats up and Election Day on April 28 approaches, we asked some engaged residents in the riding of Newmarket-Aurora to share their thoughts and opinions about the issues and happenings on the campaign trail, as well as which candidates they are supporting and why. We'll touch base with them again next week and after election. Chris Emanuel said he knows who he is voting for, though he remains non-partisan.
Coming Up at Council: Newmarket exploring options for more granny flats

1 week ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Newmarket council will examine how regulations can encourage more detached additional residential units to help provide needed housing in the community. Council will hold a special workshop Monday, April 14 on the units, which are separate, smaller buildings on existing residential properties. Council will also consider finalizing its decision to take down U.S. flags from arenas.
York Region taxpayers left to pick up the tab for provincial funding shortfalls in health, housing

1 week ago | villagereport.ca | Joseph Quigley

NEWMARKET - York Region estimates that the province is forcing more than $77 million onto local taxpayers this year based on a funding shortfall for social service programming. York Region council is seeking meetings with local MPPs and key provincial ministers to address what it sees as funding shortfalls in programs such as homelessness services, public health, paramedic services, and long-term care.
York Region says taxpayers left to pick up the tab for provincial funding shortfalls in health, housing

1 week ago | thetrillium.ca | Joseph Quigley

This article was first published by NewmarketToday, a Village Media publication. York Region estimates that the province is forcing more than $77 million onto local taxpayers this year based on a funding shortfall for social service programming. York Region council is seeking meetings with local MPPs and key provincial ministers to address what it sees as funding shortfalls in programs such as homelessness services, public health, paramedic services, and long-term care.
York Region taxpayers left to pick up the tab for provincial funding shortfalls in health, housing

1 week ago | auroratoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

York Region estimates that the province is forcing more than $77 million onto local taxpayers this year based on a funding shortfall for social service programming. York Region council is seeking meetings with local MPPs and key provincial ministers to address what it sees as funding shortfalls in programs such as homelessness services, public health, paramedic services, and long-term care.
'Not something we desire': Newmarket mayor rebuffs need for more power

2 weeks ago | auroratoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor remains the outlier in York Region, and somewhat in Ontario, without the strong mayor powers that are now being extended to another 169 mayors across the province. The provincial government has announced the addition of the powers effective May 1 to a long list of heads of councils, including neighbouring King's mayor, who along with Taylor, was in the minority in York Region's nine municipalities not to have them.
Southlake considering eight sites for new hospital location

2 weeks ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Southlake Health is considering eight possible locations in East Gwillimbury, Georgina and Bradford West Gwillimbury that could be the home of its second hospital site. The hospital is undertaking a search process to find a site for a new second facility, while it will continue to operate the existing overcrowded site in Newmarket. Southlake put out a call for land suitable for a large community hospital several months ago.
PURSUIT: OJHL inducting Newmarket hockey stars, builder into hall of fame

2 weeks ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Trent Walford said playing hockey for Newmarket in the Ontario Junior Hockey League was life changing. Raised in Mississauga but born in Newmarket, Walford said he tried out for the Newmarket 87s since he had plenty of family in the area. Walford made the team and said the coach, Wes Jarvis, helped him blossom. From there, Walford helped lead the team to a league title and make a mark on OHJL history, scoring the most points ever in a single season.