The following are media releases for the current year. If you would like to view past editions or require the documents in accessible formats, please contact the Town of Newmarket Customer Service.
- April 28: Media Release: Newmarket unveils a bold, modern and easy-to-use new website
- April 27: Media Release: Candidate nominations open May 1 for Newmarket’s 2026 Municipal Election
- April 22: Media Release: Newmarket’s Northwest Quadrant Woodlot is now recognized in Canada’s Protected and Conserved Areas Database
- April 11: Care to be bold. Care to belong. Town of Newmarket unveils new Community Brand!
- April 10: Media Release: Sport Awards and Sports Hall of Fame honour Newmarket’s coaches, athletes and volunteers
- April 9: Public Service Announcement: Cane Parkway is being reconstructed and we want your feedback!
Past media releases
The following are Town of Newmarket media releases from previous years. If you would like to access media releases prior to the years below, or if you require the documents in accessible formats, please contact the Town of Newmarket Customer Service.
December 2025
- December 8: Media Release: Newmarket approves the 2026 Budget
- December 3: Media Release: Newmarket's Queen Street Bridge reopens on December 4 at 8 a.m.
November 2025
- November 26: Media Release: Community Awards honour Newmarket’s behind-the-scenes
- November 13: Media Release: The Town of Newmarket concludes the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program on November 14, 2025
- November 12: Public Service Announcement: Sleigh the season with generosity! Donate to Newmarket’s Holiday Toy and Food Drive
October 2025
- October 30: Public Service Announcement: Newmarket switches to winter parking program starting November 1
- October 27: Public Service Announcement: No Tricks, just safety tips for Halloween from Newmarket!
- October 21: Newmarket hosting viewing parties to cheer on Canada’s Blue Jays
- October 14: Media Release: Newmarket to recognize exceptional individuals with Community Awards
- October 1: Public Service Announcement: Town launches 2026 budget education and engagement campaign
September 2025
- September 26: Statement from Mayor John Taylor: Automated speed enforcement saves lives and keep our street safe
- September 26: Public Service Announcement: Canada Post Strike: Mail services to and from the Town of Newmarket is temporarily suspended
- September 25: Media Release: Take action and reduce your environmental impact in Newmarket this October
- September 16: Community Event Listing: Celebrate the season with Newmarket’s fall/winter event lineup
- September 11: Media Release: The Conservation Authority transfers Fairy Lake and Bailey Ecological Park lands to Town of Newmarket
August 2025
- August 29: Media Release: Newmarket’s Residential Windrow Opening Pilot Program is now accepting limited applications
- August 28: Public Service Announcement: Next phase of parking lot improvements starts soon for the Riverwalk Commons parking lot
- August 27: Public Service Announcement: Back to school is around the corner. Keep these safety tips in mind.
- August 25: Public Service Announcement: Newmarket to begin watermain cleaning in various neighbourhoods this September
- August 20: Media Release: Music, food and fun take over Newmarket’s Main Street at Summerfest on Main this weekend!
- August 6: Media Release: NT Power enters into an agreement with Alectra Inc. to explore potential merger or sale
July 2025
- July 9: Media Release: Newmarket is heating things up with new August event: Summerfest on Main
- July 2: Media Release: Newmarket recognizes Kevin Mills with Honorary Citizen Award
June 2025
- June 16: Media Release: Town of Newmarket partners with the Shorefast Institute and Choice Properties to advance local economic development
- June 13: Media Release: Don't Trash It - Green Bin It! Newmarket launches a new Green Bin Campaign to encourage use of the green bin for organic waste
- June 6: Media Release: Newmarket will celebrate inclusion, community and joy at York Pride Festival’s 25th Anniversary, June 21 and 2
- June 5: Media Release: The wait is over! Check out this summer’s lineup for the Newmarket Music Series
May 2025
- May 30: Connor McDavid Square is back! Newmarket to cheer on hometown hockey hero
- May 30: Media Release: June is a month of community, culture, events and celebrations in Newmarket
- May 23: Media Release: Survey Alert: Are you in favour of a potential pilot residential driveway opening program during the winter season?
- May 22: Media Release: Speeds decrease across Newmarket’s Community Safety Zones thanks to the Town’s speed camera program.
- May 15: Community Event Listing: Mark your calendars for Newmarket’s spring and summer events
- May 12: Media Release: National Public Works Week celebrates those who help serve our community daily
March 2025
- March 25: Media Release: See how Newmarket is ‘rooting’ for a greener future this Earth Month and beyond
- March 19: Public Service Announcement: Parking lot expansion and improvements coming soon to the Riverwalk Commons Parking Lot (P3)
- March 17: Media Release: Newmarket takes steps to prioritize Canadian goods, services and jobs
- March 11: Media Release: Reminder: Queen Street Bridge in Newmarket will be closed starting on March 17, 2025 until December 2025 for rehabilitation
February 2025
- February 20: Media Release: Weekend Event Reminder! Embrace the chill and support Canadian businesses at the GTA’s coolest winter event
- February 20: Public Service Announcement: Snow clean-up underway in Newmarket after receiving approximately 60 cm of snow over the past week
- February 18: Media Release: Queen Street Bridge will be closed from early to mid-March to December 2025 for Rehabilitation
- February 10: Media Release: Oh Canada! Newmarket honours the 60th birthday of the Canadian Flag
- February 7: Media Release: Recycle your food scraps with the new FoodCycler® pilot program!
- February 4: Media Release: Embrace the chill, the GTA’s coolest winter event returns to Newmarket: Ice Lounge on Main, February 21 to 23
January 2025
December 2024
- December 20: Media Release: Newmarket named within top 50 liveable cities in Canada according to national ranking
- December 20: Media Release: Town of Newmarket introduces a temporary holiday parking exemption program
- December 10: Media Release: NT Power to explore potential merger or sale of Utility
- December 9: Media Release: Newmarket approves 2025 budget
- December 5: Media Release: Town set to restore and revitalize Historic Mulock House
November 2024
- November 28: Media Release: Community branding project will put Newmarket on the map throughout Ontario and Canada
- November 19: Media Release: Town launches online Council Priorities tracker highlighting Newmarket’s progress
- November 19: Media Release: Newmarket Seniors' Meeting Place (NSMP) celebrates 30th anniversary
October 2024
- October 30: PSA: Newmarket switches to winter parking program starting November 1
- October 22: PSA: A Safe Halloween is a fun Halloween!
- October 15: MEDIA RELEASE: Warning letter period for the Community Safety Camera Program ends on October 18
- October 10: MEDIA RELEASE: Don’t waste a moment: Waste Reduction Week is October 21 to 27
- October 2: PSA: Get engaged in the Town’s 2025 Budget
September 2024
- September 26: COMMUNITY EVENT LISTING: Cozy up to Newmarket’s fall/winter event lineup
- Septemeber 24: PSA: GO expansion work continues in downtown Newmarket from September 25 until mid-November
- September 19: FILM NOTICE: TV series set to film scenes on Main Street on September 23
August 2024
- August 15: Media Release: If you speed in Community Safety Zones, you should be ticketed – confirms Community Poll
- August 2: Become an eco-friendly recycling expert during Newmarket’s Blue Box Public Education Campaign
July 2024
- July 31: Newmarket wins an Excellence in Municipal Systems award for its AI-driven Parking Pilot Program
- July 4: Let your words be carried with the wind using a Newmarket Wind Phone
June 2024
- June 13: Viewing party for game 3 of Stanley Cup Final cancelled due to Environment Canada tornado watch
- June 12: Over 130 new parking spaces coming to downtown Newmarket for the summer
- June 7: Queen Street Bridge reopens to two-way traffic as of Saturday, June 8.
- June 5: Let’s go McDavid, let’s go! Town of Newmarket hosting viewing parties to cheer on hometown hockey hero
May 2024
- May 30: Celebrate diversity, individuality, movement and culture in Newmarket this June
- May 24: Save the dates for the Newmarket’s spring and summer events
- May 14: National Public Works Week celebrates the silent heroes who “Advance our Quality of Life”
- May 2: Preliminary work on a parking structure that will add over 200 parking spaces to start in early May
April 2024
- April 26: Queen Street Bridge closed until further notice; Local and public access on Queen Street remains available
- April 5: See how Newmarket is springing into action this Earth Month and beyond to create an even more sustainable community
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
- December 11: Media Release: Town of Newmarket approves the 2024 Budget
- December 7: PSA: New Look! Same great information on the 2024 Waste and Recycling Calendar
- December 4: Media Release: Town is ready to create Newmarket’s iconic Mulock Park
November 2023
October 2023
- October 26: PSA: Stay safe this Halloween to ensure you have the most wonderful time of the ‘fear’
- October 26: PSA: Newmarket switches to winter parking program starting November 1
- October 19: PSA: Get engaged in the Town’s 2024 Budget
- October 18: Mark your calendars for Town of Newmarket’s fall events
- October 11: MEDIA RELEASE: Waste Reduction Week is October 16 to 22
- October 3: MEDIA RELEASE: Voted one of Canada’s 100 most beloved restaurants, Locale is coming to downtown Newmarket!
September 2023
- September 24: Town of Newmarket and telMAX celebrate the naming of the telMAX Outdoor Skatepark!
- September 19: Council Approves locations for future Automated Speed Cameras
August 2023
- August 29: School is back in session, Remember these safety tips
- August 15: Media Release: Get ready to be a green recycling machine!
July 2023
- July 6: Media Release: Newmarket finds the ‘SILVER’ lining through its annual Blue Box Campaign
- July 5: Media Release: Newmarket’s Pilot Leak Detection Program, has helped save 56,000 cubic meters of water (354,000 baths) over the past two years
June 2023
- June 22: Media Release: Newmarket honours Indigenous history and pollinators with newest public art piece
- June 1: Media Release: Newmarket seeking proposals for unique dining establishment to complement award-winning Main Street
May 2023
- May 30: Media Release: Embrace individuality, culture, and movement with the Town of Newmarket this June
- May 18: Crossing Guards were not present for their shift at 10 locations in Newmarket this afternoon
- May 15: Mulock Multi-Use Path (MUP) Construction Begins
- May 5: Media Release: Newmarket wins the Best Web GIS award from BeSpatial Ontario
- May 4: Spring and summer events in Newmarket - Ontario’s Municipality of the Year
April 2023
- April 26: Media Release: Ready, Set, Plan for an even better Newmarket through the Official Plan Review!
- April 24: Media Release: 2022 – 2026 Council Priorities set the stage for an extraordinary future
- April 24: Media Release: Newmarket Library modernizes its brand identity
- April 12: Spring into Action: Six ways Newmarket residents can green-up in celebration of Earth Day
- April 3: Newmarket approves the 2023 Budget
March 2023
- March 15: PSA: Suspected cases of Avian Flu found in Geese locally
- March 8: Upcoming Lane Closure in Newmarket: Queen Street (from Prospect Street to Main Street) will be open for westbound traffic only starting March 15
- March 9: Media Release: Newmarket wins Municipality of the Year awarded by Festivals & Events Ontario
February 2023
- February 16: Media Release: Newmarket’s Random Acts of Downtown Shopping Campaign wins at the 2023 Economic Developers Council of Ontario Conference
- February 14: Love local this Valentine’s Day with new Buy More, Get More program
- February 7: Flags fly at half-mast in honour of former Town Councillor Dave Kerwin
January 2023
December 2022
- December 30: PSA: Possible flooding expected in Newmarket, take extra caution and stay away from all watercourses
- December 15: What are your home energy efficiency needs?
- December 15: PSA: Newmarket declares a Significant Weather Event
- December 1: Mercedes-Benz Newmarket signs multi-year sponsorship commitment with the Town
November 2022
- November 23: PSA: Off-Street Parking Program returns to Town of Newmarket this winter
- November 16: Town of Newmarket launches a new and improved ‘Navigate Newmarket’
- November 4: Town of Newmarket wins two awards at the 2022 York Region Sustainability Awards
- November 3: PSA: Clocks fall back on Sunday, November 6
October 2022
- October 27: Town of Newmarket launches new software for program registration and more
- October 26: Halloween Safety Tips from Safety Cone Sam and Belle the Bike
- October 25: Newmarket's Official Municipal Election Results
- October 24: Newmarket's Unofficial Municipal Election Results
- October 14: Newmarket’s 10 day voting period starts on Saturday, October 15 at 10 AM
- October 13: Canada’s fastest internet service is coming to Newmarket!
- October 12: It’s Waste Reduction Week, October 17 – 23
September 2022
- September 28: EMPOWER Strategy Group seeks public input on dismantling Anti-Black Racism action plan
- September 23: Fall into fun and learning with Town of Newmarket events
- September 15: Are you on the List? Check the List that over 60,000 Newmarket voters are on
- September 1: Safety is always the right strategy
August 2022
- August 31: Community report tells the story of why Newmarket is love at first swipe
- August 29: Give us your best trick! Newmarket’s Outdoor Skatepark officially opens to the public
- August 24: Art Gallery of Ontario is coming to the Mulock House, Newmarket
August 22:
List of certified and acclaimed candidates for the 2022 Newmarket Municipal Election
- August 10: Let's talk recycling. Put waste in the right place.
- August 5: Film Notice: Commercial production on Sunday, August 7
July 2022
- July 26: Newmarket continues to take action towards dismantling Anti-Black Racism in the community
- July 5: Flags fly at half-mast to honour passing of former Newmarket-Tay Power President and CEO Paul Ferguson
June 2022
- June 30: Town of Newmarket brings Animal Services in house beginning July 1
- June 24: Newmarket adds live street performers to Main Street with new Busk till Dusk program
- June 22: Newmarket gets ready to welcome international entrepreneurs; Town of Newmarket and Treefrog Inc. announce Start-up Visa designation for local accelerator
- June 20: Stay cool and beat the heat at a Newmarket facility/amenity this season
- June 10: Film Notice: Large production company returns to Town June 12 to 16
- June 9: Have you considered running in the Newmarket election?
- June 1: Celebrate individuality and movement with the Town of Newmarket in June!
May 2022
- May 24: Take a stroll back in time with new virtual Main Street experience
- May 12: Newmarket’s Annual Watermain Cleaning Program Returns
April 2022
- April 27: Candidate Nomination Period for the 2022 Newmarket Election Opens May 2
- April 7: Random Acts of Downtown Shopping campaign will reinvest $20,000 from film revenues into downtown businesses
- April 6: Newmarket hosts an Electronics Recycling Event in celebration of Earth Week
- April 5: Are you ready for the best summer ever? Town welcomes residents back to large, in-person events with entertainment, activities and fun for the whole community this summer
March 2022
- March 31: Newmarket launches the second phase of its Water Meter Replacement Program
- March 29: The Town of Newmarket invests $50,000 from film production revenues into BIA and downtown business recovery
- March 23: Newmarket provides free burlap kits to help combat Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD, aka Spongy Moths) this season
- March 18: Newmarket Film Notification: Large production company coming to Town March 21 to April 3
- March 16: Town of Newmarket removes mandatory mask requirements in-line with Provincial measures
- March 10: Town invites public to get involved in Newmarket’s Outdoor Rink & Community Space Project
February 2022
- February 25: Newmarket’s Riverwalk Commons will be illuminated to stand in solidarity with Ukraine
- February 25: Town of Newmarket opens Personal Wellness Establishment business licence applications
- February 24: Newmarket responds to provincial guidance on proof of vaccination requirements to access recreational activities
- February 23: Newmarket welcomes new Commissioner, Community Services, Jeff Payne
- February 10: Newmarket commits to protecting its tree canopy with the approval of the Private Tree Protection By-law
- February 8: Town finalizes agreement with Shining Hill Estates Collection Inc. that sets new standard in sustainable community building in Newmarket
January 2022
- January 31: Newmarket honours Black History Month, commits to allyship and leadership
- January 27: Town finalizes its Digital Transformation Strategy that will guide change towards a more innovative and digital Newmarket
- January 25: Newmarket to reopen facilities and resume programming on January 31
- January 24: Newmarket to vote on an agreement with Shining Hill Estates that would protect 80 acres of environmental lands and build a sustainable community
- January 21: Eat Local: Trade parking Tickets for Takeout in Newmarket
- January 4: Town to close indoor recreation facilities and cancel winter programming in response to latest provincial announcement
December 2021
- December 22: Newmarket cancels Tim Hortons First Night, Frozen Fridays and Mayor’s New Year’s Levee in an effort to curb the spread of the Omicron Variant
- December 16: Newmarket officially receives a land donation of approximately 16 acres from Marianneville Developments Limited to be developed into green space, parks and trail
- December 13: Newmarket Council approves a financially responsible and future ready focused 2022 Budget
- December 1: Town of Newmarket is the first municipality in North America to partner with CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated
- December 1: Newmarket’s Choose Local Campaign Returns for the 2021 Holiday Season
November 2021
- November 26: Newmarket Sidewalk Snow Marker pilot program "Sold Out"
- November 25: Town brings back Off Street Parking Program to provide residents more options in the winter
- November 25 - Newmarket launches its Sidewalk Snow Marker pilot program
- November 19 - Historic Clock Tower in downtown Newmarket to be transformed into boutique hotel
- November 18 - Newmarket Dog Park reopens on Friday, November 19 at 4 p.m.
- November 3 - Newmarket closes the Dog Park until further notice as a safety precaution
October 2021
- October 22- Customer Service Centre reopens for in-person services at the Municipal Offices as of November 1
- October 21 - 2022 Budget: What is your vision for Newmarket’s future?
- October 21- Popular Newmarket trail receives some safety T.L.C. this fall
September 2021
- September 30 - Newmarket supports York Region’s approach to keeping our patrons safe
- September 24 - Newmarket honours Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30
- September 21 - Newmarket releases COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for those entering Town facilities
- September 8 - Newmarket launches an Active School Travel Program to increase safety for children walking to school
- September 3 - Limit on Parking Exemption Permits will be reinstated on September 7
- September 1 - Newmarket approves Urban Design Guidelines to help shape future development
August 2021
- August 30 - Newmarket moving ahead with policy requiring all staff to be vaccinated
- August 26- Help protect trees in Newmarket
- August 25 - How can Newmarket serve you better digitally?
- August 23 - Newmarket Launches Fall Recreation Programming
- August 12 - Newmarket's blue box campaign is back!
- August 9 - Newmarket lifts State of Emergency enacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
July 2021
- July 16 - Town of Newmarket Council appoints new CAO
- July 15 - Newmarket prepares to gradually reopen some indoor recreational amenities in Stage Three by July 19
- July 13 - Town of Newmarket Public Library appoints new CEO
- July 8 - Town of Newmarket to help Inn From the Cold find a new home
- July 6 - Newmarket bans single-use plastics at Town facilities and events
- July 5 - Newmarket encourages you to Choose Local this summer
June 2021
- June 25: Newmarket lowers flags at all buildings and facilities to honour the 751 unmarked graves at a site of former residential school in Saskatchewan
- June 23: Town of Newmarket announces departure of Chief Administrative Officer, Jag Sharma
- June 11 - New weekend dates available for the Free Burlap Giveaway to trap Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) – gypsy moths
- June 9 - PSA: Newmarket lowers flags at all buildings and facilities in memory Afzaal family after the terrorist attack in London, Ontario
- June 9 - What’s open in Newmarket during the first step of the Province’s reopening plan?
- June 8 - Newmarket’s own Central Park, Mulock Property, moves ahead with $40 million budget approval
- June 7- Town of Newmarket Offers Summer Camps and Park Programs for Summer 2021
- June 4 - Newmarket supports graduating students by offering a free outdoor ceremonial space
- June 1 - Participate in virtual June Celebrations with the Town of Newmarket
May 2021
- May 31 - Newmarket lowers flags at all buildings and facilities in memory of the 215 Indigenous Children found on the grounds of a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia
- May 21 - Newmarket reopens outdoor amenities for residents to enjoy over the long weekend
- May 13 - Celebrating Newmarket’s Public Works Services staff during National Public Works Week
- May 6 - Local Heroes from Warby Trail House Fire Recieve Commendation from Newmarket Mayor and CYFS Fire Chief
- May 5 - Newmarket continues to pave the way to a bright future with new Economic Development Strategy
- May 3 - Newmarket reveals the final concept design for the first outdoor skatepark
April 2021
- April 23 - Newmarket Farmers’ Market will return to Riverwalk Commons, beginning Saturday, May 1
- April 21 - Newmarket unveils the final draft master plan for the future Mulock Property and reveals next steps for this iconic landmark
- April 16 - Newmarket to close all outdoor amenities in response to the Province of Ontario's enhanced public health measures and enforcement
- April 9 - PSA: Flags fly at half-mast in Newmarket for the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh
- April 1 - PSA: Newmarket closes its indoor recreational amenities in response to the Province of Ontatio's emergency brake shutdown
March 2021
- March 31 - Newmarket reopens more outdoor amenities for residents to enjoy over the long weekend
- March 16 - Newmarket launches the first phase of its contactless Water Meter Replacement Program with COVID-19 safety measures in place
- March 12 - Indoor Air Quality at Keith Davis Tennis Club resolved
- March 11 - Newmarket commemorates National Day of Observance for Canadians who have lost their lives to COVID-19
- March 10 - Newmarket unveils the final design concept for the future Mulock Property
- March 9 - Outdoor skating at Riverwalk Commons is closed for the season
- March 5 - Newmarket's patio season is just around the corner
February 2021
- February 26 - Newmarket facilities to begin reopening next week as Town responds to move into red-control zone
- February 19 - Province announces York Region, including Newmarket, will move to the Red-Control Zone on Monday, February 22
- February 18 - Newmarket activates its warming facility at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex
- February 11 - Track the progress of Council's Strategic Priorities through a new online dashboard
- February 2 - PSA: Newmarket and Lake Simcoe Region Conservarion Authority (LSRCA) advise against skating on Fairy Lake and other bodies of water in Town
January 2021
- January 29 - Town of Newmarket addresses environmental matter at Keith Davis Tennis Club
- January 29 - Newmarket opens a section of the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex to help those in need stay warm
- January 21 - Newmarket continues to support residents and businesses during the pandemic with new financial relief measures
- January 14 - PSA: Newmarket reopens outdoor skating with enhanced safety measures
- January 13 - PSA: Newmarket temporarily closes all outdoor skating and community rinks until the Town seeks further clarification on stay-at-home orders from the Province of Ontario
December 2020
- December 23, 2020: Town Launches Off-Street Parking Program to Assist Residents during the Pandemic
- December 22, 2020 - PSA: Town of Newmarket Warns Dangers of Skating on Stormwater Pond and Open Water
- December 22, 2020 - PSA: Town of Newmarket's First Night Firework Event is Postponed Due to Province-wide Lockdown
- December 15, 2020: Newmarket plants 500+ trees this season to expand its tree canopy
- December 14, 2020: Newmarket's Council approves the 2021 Budget
- December 11, 2020: Province announces lock down for York Region, including Newmarket
- December 4, 2020 - PSA: Newmarket Mayor enacts Emergency Order No. 2 to further support the Provincial and Public Health regulations for businesses
November 2020
- November 24, 2020: Newmarket encourages you to Choose Local this holiday season and beyond
- November 18, 2020: Newmarket's Stormwater Charge to be collected on the Newmarket Hydro Bill
- November 17, 2020: Your tax dollars, your voice matters: Get involved in the Town's 2021 budget process
- November 6, 2020: Newmarket responds to the Province's new tiered reopening plan
October 2020
- October 16, 2020: Province of Ontario announces strengthened restrictions for York Region, including Newmarket, to help stop the spread of COVID-19
- October 9, 2020: Newmarket presents Honorary Citizen Award to First Responders, Front Line and Essential Worker
September 2020
- September 29: Town of Newmarket reveals three visionary design concepts for the future Mulock Property
- September 26: Town unveils Newmarket’s Community Living Room – a public art installation inspired by former Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen
- September 21: PSA - Newmarket flags at half-mast in memory of former Prime Minister John Turner
- September 11: PSA - Newmarket continues to take a modified approach to safely serve the community
August 2020
- August 25: Newmarket's Ward 5 Councillor Bob Kwapis elected to the 2020-2022 AMO Board of Directors, Small Urban Caucus
- August 17: PSA - Skate Park reopens at the Youth Centre on August 18
- August 14: Newmarket will receive $1.8M in emergency funding from the Federal and Provincial Government to assist with the impact of COVID-19
- August 5: Interim Control By-law Exemption Applications will be accepted until August 24, 2020
July 2020
- July 30: Central York Girls Hockey Association's (CYGHA) Orange Crush Hockey team raises funds to purchase first outdoor SaveStation AED for the Town of Newmarket
- July 29: PSA - Newmarket reopens all playgrounds and more amenities cautiously
- July 24: PSA - Five things to know about Newmarket's reopening
- July 22: Newmarket welcomes new addition to award-winning Main Street
- July 14: Newmarket Business Assistance Concierge (BAC) offers roundtables to support continuity and recovery
- July 13: PSA - Town of Newmarket offers summer pop-up recreation programming
- July 7: PSA - Newmarket opens temporary cooling station
- July 7: PSA - Town of Newmarket offers 40 Days of Summer Camper Kits
June 2020
- June 26: Newmarket celebrates Canada Day virtually, alongside the nation
- June 23: PSA - Newmarket to hold virtual Public Planning Meetings beginning June 29, 2020
- June 19: Newmarket unveils Land Acknowledgement plaque in recognition of all Indigenous People
- June 15: Newmarket takes a cautious approach to Stage 2 of the Province of Ontario’s reopening plan
- June 15: Newmarket announces outdoor patio program to support the restaurant sector during COVID-19
May 2020
- May 29: Blue boxes, green bins and kitchen catchers sold at a reduced price in celebration of Canadian Environment Week
- May 27: PSA - Town of Newmarket has cancelled summer camps & programs
- May 22: Town of Newmarket begins to gradually reopen outdoor recreational amenities for public use
- May 22: You're invited to learn what's next for the Mulock Property
- May 21: Town of Newmarket creates mentorship program to help businesses adapt during and after COVID-19
- May 15: PSA - Newmarket responds to provincial announcement
- May 9: Parking rules altered on Newmarket's Main Street to accommodate curbside pickup
- May 8: Commemorating Victory in Europe Day
- May 6: Town of Newmarket COVID-19 updates for the spring and summer season
April 2020
- April 27: Newmarket Council approves Financial Relief Program to help residents and businesses in need
- April 22: Newmarket lights up in blue to thank front-line and essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
- April 21: Newmarket takes creative and collaborative approach to help local businesses respond to COVID-19
- April 20: Newmarket flags at half-mast in memory of Nova Scotia shooting victims
- April 9: Town urges residents to stay home this long weekend
- April 3: Newmarket is set to issue fines for social gatherings during the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 2020
- March 31: Newmarket cancels all Recreation and Culture programs, drop-in programs, rentals and events until further notice
- March 27: Town of Newmarket rallies community to Stand Apart Together during COVID-19 crisis
- March 27: Town of Newmarket's essential services available to residents during COVID-19
- March 26: Town of Newmarket closes the Newmarket Dog Park and other park amenities to limit the spread of COVID-19
- March 23: Newmarket COVID-19 Waste Collection Update
- March 20: Newmarket closes all playgrounds in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19
- March 18: PSA - Newmarket Declares State of Emergency
- March 17: Newmarket Council to hold COVID-19 related Emergency Council Meeting
- March 16: Town of Newmarket closes Municipal Offices, Operations Centre and Central York Fire Service Offices to the public in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)
- March 15: Statement from Mayor John Taylor: Mayor tested negative for COVID-19 [PDF/47KB]
- March 13: Town of Newmarket responds to COVID-19 (coronavirus) with facility closures and program cancellations
- March 13: Statement from Mayor John Taylor: Mayor tested for COVID-19 [PDF/92KB]
February 2020
- February 26: Newmarket reminds residents stay safe during inclement weather
- February 6: Town wants to hear your stories and vision for the historic Mulock Property
January 2020
- January 22: Newmarket Council officially declares a Climate Emergency for the Town of Newmarket
- January 21: Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. to welcome new President and CEO, Ysni Semsedini
- January 20: Historic Simpson House to be fully reconstructed after unauthorized demolition
- January 15: Newmarket launches Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for parking offences
- January 13: High water levels at Newmarket's watercouses, take extra caution when travelling
- January 10: Newmarket reminds residents to stay safe and keep these tips in mind during inclement weather
- January 10: Newmarket seeking proposals for creative re-use of Old Fire Hall on Main Street
- January 9: Newmarket lowers flags at half-mast in memory of the victims of the plane crash in Tehran, Iran
December 2019
- December 16 - Newmarket wraps up its Administrative and Service Delivery Review Campaign
- December 5 - Newmarket receives a grant for over $500,000 from Environment Canada through the Low Carbon Economy Fund
- December 3 - Newmarket Council Approves 2020 Budget
- December 3 - Newmarket pilots two inground waste containers in the downtown area to assist with waste management
November 2019
- November 14 - Mayor John Taylor Invites You To Inaugural Town Hall Tonight, November 21
- November 14 - Ukrainian Business Delegation Visits Newmarket To Explore Market Opportunities
- November 12 - Renowned Canadian artist Ted Fullerton pays it forward to the Town of Newmarket
- November 8 - Newmarket receives a Healthy Water Award from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
- November 6 - Newmarket is committed to providing high quality and safe drinking water to our residents
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 [PDF/852KB]
- 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
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
January 2019
December 2018
- December 20 - Out with the old (My Waste app), in with the new, Recycle Coach app
- December 19 - Warm up at these upcoming Newmarket winter events
- December 12 - Towns of Aurora, Georgina and Newmarket merge animal services
- December 10 - Newmarket Public Art Installation: Newmarket's Community Living Room
- December 7 - Town asks residents for input on cannabis retail locations and by-laws
- December 5 - 95 per cent of residents surveyed are satisfied with Newmarket as a place to live
- December 5 - Newmarket renames Operations Centre to the Robert N. Shelton Operations Centre to honour former Chief Administrative Officer
November 2018
- November 16, 2018 - Newmarket receives three awards and one honourable mention for various projects and initiatives
- November 5, 2018 - New heritage-inspired art evokes Town's rich history
October 2018
- October 23 - Official Election Results
- October 22 - Unofficial Election Results
- October 12 - Voting opens on Saturday, October 13 at 10 AM
- October 12 - Take Action: Reduce, reuse and recycle in honour of Waste Reduction Week in Newmarket
August 2018
- August 28 - Newmarket CAO, Bob Shelton to retire after more than four decades of public service
- August 26 - Water Street closed until further notice due to a watermain failure
- August 13 - "Look into the eyes of the homeless...they tell a story" - Leah Denbok
- August 1 - Town of Newmarket is the 10th Best Place to Live in Ontario and 23rd Best Place to Live in Canada
July 2018
- July 30 - List of certified and acclaimed candidates for the 2018 Newmarket Municipal Election
- July 27 - Announcement from Premier’s Office does not impact Candidate nomination deadline at 2:00 PM today for 2018 Newmarket Municipal Election
- July 20 - Experience live professional theatre in Newmarket
- July 4 - Town of Newmarket conducts watermain cleaning in Ward 7
- July 3 - Hey Newmarket! Get engaged with our new online tool
June 2018
- June 29 - Take extra caution during the heat wave this Canada Day long weekend
- June 19 - Town conducts Community Satisfaction Survey
- June 13 - New Community-owned high-speed internet service provider, ENVI launches in Newmarket
- June 12 - Community Event Listing: Join us for some hot summer events in Newmarket!
- June 6 - Town of Newmarket 'Bee' comes Canada's 14th Bee City
- June 4 - Safety Starts with You: Newmarket’s new safety video series
- June 4 - Flags fly at half-mast to honour passing of former Newmarket Mayor and Member of Council Robert ‘Bobby’ Forhan
- June 1, 2018 - Be environmentally responsible during Canadian Environment Week
May 2018
- May 28, 2018 - Stay cool at a Newmarket facility
- May 25, 2018 - Recycle your used batteries at a Town of Newmarket facility
- May 4, 2018 - Town of Newmarket and Main Street Clock Inc. reach agreement on development plan for historic Clock Tower
April 2018
- April 24, 2018 - Flags at half-mast at all Town of Newmarket facilities
- April 19, 2018 - Town continues to manage weather conditions
- April 16, 2018 - Town responding to extreme weather conditions
- April 15, 2018 - All Town of Newmarket facilities closed on Sunday, April 15
- April 14, 2018 - All Town of Newmarket facilities to close at 2 p.m.
- April 9, 2018 - Flags at half-mast in honour of Humboldt Broncos crash victims
- April 6, 2018 - Welcome to Newmarket: There’s a place for you here - New 2016/2017 Community Report highlights why Newmarket is a preferred community in the GTHA
- April 4, 2018 - Town of Newmarket is seeking public input on future recreation and potential plans for Hollingsworth Arena property
- April 3, 2018 - Newmarket reminds residents to take caution around lakes and streams
March 2018
- March 21, 2018 - #Connect2Earth for Newmarket Earth Hour
- March 20, 2018 - Newmarket first in Canada to expand Soofa solar-powered bench network
- March 19, 2018 - Town launches public education campaign highlighting safety in Newmarket school zones
- March 19, 2018 - Spring events are in full bloom in Newmarket
February 2018
- February 20, 2018 - Newmarket reminds residents to take caution around lakes and streams
- February 7, 2018 - Newmarket to create 'Central Park' inspired green space with purchase of landmark property
- February 7, 2018 - Where's my plow? There's an app for that
January 2018
- January 5 - Stay warm at a Newmarket facility
Media contacts and inquiries
The Town of Newmarket is committed to transparency and accountability and will provide opportunities for staff to speak on various topics. Media who wish to set up an interview are asked to contact the Town of Newmarket's Corporate Communications department with their contact information and their subject of interest:
- Corporate Communications Department
905-953-5300 ext. 2040
Email: CorporateCommunications@newmarket.ca