Joseph Quigley

Newmarket

Reporter at NewmarketToday

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

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Newmarket council raising concern over controversial provincial legislation

4 days ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Melanie Duckett-Wilson, a representative of Climate Action Newmarket-Aurora, said she is concerned about seeing fewer animals in the wild than she once did. She recalled recently seeing a heron on Newmarket’s Tom Taylor Trail. Duckett-Wilson said she worries about the implications that new provincial legislation could have regarding habitat loss and what that might mean for some animal species. Environmentalists like her are protesting Bill 5.
Vaughan restaurant charged for public health violations

4 days ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

York Region Public Health has charged the Vaughan location of Indian restaurant chain Daal Roti for multiple violations related to maintenance last week. The Indian chain restaurant faced charges for not maintaining the premises with clean floors in the food-handling room and not maintaining floors in good repair in the food-handling room. Inspectors issued a ticket to the location at units 51-52, 9100 Jane St., where temporary corrective measures were implemented.
Coming Up at Council: Environmentalists push for provincial opposition

5 days ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Climate Action Newmarket-Aurora is hoping to persuade Newmarket council to speak out about new provincial development legislation. The advocacy group is presenting to council tomorrow, June 2, to address issues it sees with Bill 5 and Bill 17 introduced by the provincial government and the possible environmental ramifications. Council will also consider a below three per cent tax rate increase target for its next budget and confirm other resolutions.
Student's 2nd battle with cancer inspires local school to raise $62K for research

5 days ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

The Hulme family, members of Newmarket’s Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School community, has faced a difficult journey with cancer. Ashley Hulme shared the story of her daughter Chloe, a Grade 11 student, and her battle with cancer. Speaking before a crowd at the school recently, Hulme talked about how Chloe has twice had to face the disease with slim odds of survival — and continued persevering despite that.
Newmarket pain clinic doctor suspended over pending investigation

6 days ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

The College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario (CPSO) has suspended a Newmarket doctor amid a medical investigation. The CPSO suspended Dr. Stefan Joseph Konasiewicz on May 12, who was working in the pain clinic at York Medical in Newmarket at 17730 Leslie St. The college suspended him under an interim order during the ongoing investigation. No allegations against Konasiewicz have been proven or tested in a court of law.
Newmarket pain clinic doctor suspended over pending investigation

6 days ago | auroratoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

The College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario (CPSO) has suspended a Newmarket doctor amid a medical investigation. The CPSO suspended Dr. Stefan Joseph Konasiewicz on May 12, who was working in the pain clinic at York Medical in Newmarket at 17730 Leslie St. The college suspended him under an interim order during the ongoing investigation. No allegations against Konasiewicz have been proven or tested in a court of law.
'Treated like a convict': Use of restraints at Southlake leaves patient with nightmares

6 days ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Newmarket resident Devin Singer said Southlake Health has become a source of a recurring nightmare for her. Singer lives with a range of health issues, including bipolar disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as asthma and breathing problems. But a January visit to the Newmarket hospital for those breathing troubles has led to Singer having PTSD symptoms, she said.
Longtime Pflag York Region president stepping down

6 days ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Longtime Pflag York Region president Tristan Coolman is preparing to step down from the organization as Pride Month celebrations begin. While Coolman will stay on as an advisor on some projects, he will be departing from his position as the organization’s leader. He said he told the organization last October he would step down as president no later than June 30, 2025. Coolman said the organization is making changes to ensure its services can continue.
'Fond memories': Alumni say farewell to historic Aurora high school building

1 week ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Aurora resident Bob McRoberts said it was difficult at first to accept the closure of Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School, where he had spent much of his life. McRoberts attended the school himself and later taught there for 22 years. His grandfather served as a longtime principal of the school, while his mother and children both participated in the school as well.
Walk to End ALS aims to continue funding 'promising research'

1 week ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

Wanda Ho describes the difficulty of learning that her husband, Tom, had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in spring 2024. The Toronto resident said she has had to watch his physical capability degrade more quickly than expected, with him losing his ability to walk and then becoming unable to move his lower body entirely. It’s difficult to witness and live through, especially considering how active they were before, she said. “It’s pretty devastating.