Media Releases

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The following are​ media releases for 2019. If you require the documents in accessible formats, please contact the Town of Newmarket at 905-895-5193 or email info@newmarket.ca​​​

Media Inquiries 

If you would like information about the Town of Newmarket, or would like to interview a Newmarket spokesperson, please contact the Corporate Communications department by email at corporatecommunications@newmarket.ca or call 905-953-5300 ext. 2040. 

​Media Releases

October 2019

• October 31 - Newmarket introduces the NewRoads Centre for the Performing Arts
  

• October 28 - Halloween Safety Tips from Safety Cone Sam
  

• October 25 - Newmarket residents enjoy a glimpse of the past and future at Mulock Property
  

• October 24 - Newmarket named one of the world’s most intelligent communities
  

• October 21 - Main Street Inc. Clock Tower Development Update 
  

• October 15 - Take Action: Reduce, reuse and recycle in honour of Waste Reduction Week in Newmarket
  

• October 10 - Statement from the Town of Newmarket: Main Street Clock Inc. Development 
  

• October 1 - Newmarket receives grant from the Province of Ontario to conduct an Administrative and Service Delivery Review
  

• October 1 - Give us your feedback and play the 2020 Budget Game
  

September 2019 

• September 30 - Newmarket Council launches Council's Strategic Priorities (2018-2022) 
  
• September 9 - Newmarket installs Bike Repair Station at Riverwalk Commons 
  
• September 3 - Plant a Tree and Receive a $100 Rebate
  

August 2019 

• August 26 - PSA - Back-to-School Safety tips from Safety Cone Sam
  

July 2019 

• July 26 - Beat the Heat at the Following Newmarket Facilities
  

• July 18 - Stay Cool at a Newmarket Facility, Swimming Pool, Water Feature or Splash Pad
  

• July 17 - Newmarket's National 10 Minute Play Festival is back! 
  

• July 15 - Newmarket's Annual Watermain Cleaning Program Begins on July 21 
  

• July 9 - Newmarket takes action to combat improper recycling disposal
  

  
  

June 2019 

• June 20 - Flags fly at half-mast to honour passing of former Newmarket Member of Council Ellerby Farr
  

• June 11 - Town address concerns over separate stormwater charge invoice 
  

• June 3 - Flags fly at half-mast to honour passing of former Newmarket Member of Council Henry Vanden Bergh
  

May 2019:

• May 30 - Newmarket Council endorses the concept of developing a portion of the Hollingsworth Arena site
  

• May 28 - Newmarket to lease the Stickwood Walker Property to Denison Child Care

• May 22 - Newmarket receives the Roger Brown Award from the Ontario Public Works Association in celebration of National Public Works Week
  

• May 3 - “Are You Ready?” the theme of Emergency Preparedness Week: May 5 to 11, 2019  
  

April 2019:

• April 22 - Celebrate Earth Day with Newmarket and LEAF: Plant trees for less with the Stormwater Rebate Program
  

March 2019:

• March 13 - Newmarket residents make a splash at the iWonder Public Information Centre for Philmore Hamilton Park
  
• March 5 - Newmarket appoints new Chief Administrative Officer
  
• March 4 - Newmarket Council approves 2019 Budget
  

February 2019

• February 13 - Newmarket's Gorham Street Watermain Replacement Project wins Project of the Year award from the Ontario Public Works Association 
  
• February 12 - Town of Newmarket facilities and buildings close at 12:30 p.m. due to inclement weather
  
• February 6 - Town of Newmarket honours Black History Month
  
• February 4 - Former Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen named Community Influencer of the Year by Economic Developers Council of Ontario
  
• February 4 - Newmarket reminds residents to take caution around lakes and streams