The Town of Newmarket will unveil a special plaque on June 30 recognizing the Newmarket Church of Christ for its generous land donation that helped create Haskett Park Breathing Space. The ceremony will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the park, located at 240 Davis Drive. The event will bring together municipal leaders, church representatives, and community members to celebrate the contribution and its lasting impact on the town.

A 70-year-old man has pleaded guilty in a Newmarket court to dangerous driving charges after an SUV crashed into a Richmond Hill daycare in September 2025, killing a toddler and injuring several children and staff members. Court heard the driver accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake while trying to park, causing the vehicle to crash through three classrooms. A sentencing hearing is scheduled to take place in Newmarket on Dec. 8.

York Regional Police are reminding residents to follow the rules for riding e-scooters and e-bikes after Southlake Health reported a 44 per cent increase in e-scooter-related injuries among children under 16 over the past year. Police note that anyone under the age of 16 is not legally permitted to operate an e-scooter, and that the use of e-scooters is restricted or prohibited in some municipalities. With e-scooters and e-bikes becoming increasingly common on local streets, officers are encouraging riders to familiarize themselves with safety regulations before heading out this summer.