Media Releases

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395 Mulock Drive P.O. Box 328 Station Main, Newmarket, Ontario
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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.

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