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Joseph Quigley

Joseph Quigley

Joseph Quigley is NewmarketToday’s municipal reporter. He is a journalist who believes in the importance of local councils and is passionate about the political world, social justice and community service.

Joseph has reported in places across the country for five years, including Alberta and Haliburton, Ontario. He has contributed to award-winning newspapers and stories, including a runner-up for reporter of the year by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association.

Joseph is volunteer with the Haliburton Rotaract Club, completing service projects and acting as secretary. He has english and journalism degrees from Trent University and Loyalist College.

Phone
905-895-1432 ext. 1226
Email
[email protected]

Recent Work by Joseph

'Great deal of risk': York Region readying to lose planning authority

'Great deal of risk': York Region readying to lose planning authority

Newmarket mayor concerned about impact of Bill 185, which, if passed, gives municipalities sole responsibility for approving development; Aurora mayor says town is 'fully capable' of taking on the role
'Worst times': Single dad fighting cancer becomes homeless

'Worst times': Single dad fighting cancer becomes homeless

'Everybody's got the right to a home, but it seems like that doesn't apply here," man says, calls out weak government support system
Education minister criticizes unions over 'unacceptable' teacher vacancies in York Region

Education minister criticizes unions over 'unacceptable' teacher vacancies in York Region

Aurora high school gives some students 100 per cent on mid-terms due to staffing issues; Lecce says unions rejected 'common sense' solution to use retired teachers more
Newmarket dog owner wants laws strengthened after 'brutal attack'

Newmarket dog owner wants laws strengthened after 'brutal attack'

Resident battling for more action after he says a neighbouring dog hopped a fence and could have killed his dog, causing multiple injuries
Newmarket gamer does what Leafs can't: brings home NHL crown

Newmarket gamer does what Leafs can't: brings home NHL crown

21-year-old Ethan Polgar is the first Canadian to take the top spot in the competitive EA NHL video game series, after qualifying to represent the Leafs
GTA hospital struggles to find new site after Greenbelt plan reversal

GTA hospital struggles to find new site after Greenbelt plan reversal

Newmarket hospital president says there's no candidate on the horizon for much needed second hospital site after the province nixed the proposal for King Greenbelt lands
'Out of this world': Aurora artistic swimmer helps Team Canada to Olympics

'Out of this world': Aurora artistic swimmer helps Team Canada to Olympics

15-year-old Olena Verbinska training to secure her spot on the national team to compete in Paris games
Ontario Pflag group calls out province for rejecting gender-affirming care bill

Ontario Pflag group calls out province for rejecting gender-affirming care bill

'It’s a health-care access issue that we’re trying to address. We just don’t feel like it’s gotten the attention it deserves,' says York Region Pflag president after Bill 42 fails second reading
Ont. region mandating 'true hybrid' workplace leaves some workers dismayed

Ont. region mandating 'true hybrid' workplace leaves some workers dismayed

Some employees, union concerned after senior York Region management tells them a new policy for 50-50 home-office split will start on July 1
Raccoon Freedom Fighters rally in Newmarket against 'heavy handed' raid

Raccoon Freedom Fighters rally in Newmarket against 'heavy handed' raid

Group is travelling the province to raise awareness of the raid at a Kawartha Lakes raccoon rescue that resulted in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry euthanizing 84 raccoons
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