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.

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