Media Releases

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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 at 905-895-5193 or email us.

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.

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 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