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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
joseph@newmarkettoday.ca

Recent Work by Joseph

York Region taxpayers left to pick up the tab for provincial funding shortfalls in health, housing

York Region taxpayers left to pick up the tab for provincial funding shortfalls in health, housing

York Region estimates the Ontario government is forcing more than $77 million onto local taxpayers this year alone
'Not something we desire': Newmarket mayor rebuffs need for more power

'Not something we desire': Newmarket mayor rebuffs need for more power

'They’ll divide councils, they’ll divide communities,' Mayor John Taylor says of strong mayor powers being extended to 169 municipalities that have agreed to meet housing targets, which Newmarket continues to reject as unrealistic
Province rejects environmental objection to Newmarket-area gas plant

Province rejects environmental objection to Newmarket-area gas plant

'This will lead to more air pollution ... (and) increase our dependence on U.S. gas imports, which is the last thing we should be doing,' environmental advocate says in wake of approval of expansion of York Energy Centre in King
LGBT+ community speaks out against hate at Pride town hall

LGBT+ community speaks out against hate at Pride town hall

Liberal candidate hosts event to hear from community
'Whirlwind of hell': Bullying drives Newmarket family to pull daughter from school

'Whirlwind of hell': Bullying drives Newmarket family to pull daughter from school

'Nobody takes action. Nobody cares until somebody kills themself,' mother says in recounting years of relentless bullying that led her daughter to self harm
'It makes me want to leave Newmarket,' says renter on increasingly unaffordable market

'It makes me want to leave Newmarket,' says renter on increasingly unaffordable market

Some residents are being priced out of the market, as monthly rents continue to rise and with few options for types of apartments available
Business owner found guilty of making threat to bomb synagogues

Business owner found guilty of making threat to bomb synagogues

Man to be sentenced May 8 after witness testified he said he would 'plant a bomb in every synagogue in Toronto'
Man left jobless after Loblaws mishap finally finds employment

Man left jobless after Loblaws mishap finally finds employment

'Everything ended up working out. I’m at a great place,' man says after leaving his job for a new position the company said it didn't actually offer
Family loses faith in Newmarket hospital after tragic passing of 15-year-old

Family loses faith in Newmarket hospital after tragic passing of 15-year-old

Community raises more than $51,000 after Nolan Ion passes away following cardiac arrest in gym class
'My journey has been a fight': Trans man files human rights case against Catholic school board

'My journey has been a fight': Trans man files human rights case against Catholic school board

'If you are facing discrimination, although it can be taxing, there are avenues to stand up for yourself, and you do have rights,' former student says
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