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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

Southlake expanding emergency department to ease overcrowding

Southlake expanding emergency department to ease overcrowding

'There was no other option and we need to act now,' director says of plan to transform ambulance garage to space that can accommodate 50 patients not requiring overnight stays
'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
York Region to use $219M in mortgage savings to boost housing

York Region to use $219M in mortgage savings to boost housing

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor said more of those dollars should be focused on new builds rather than capital repair
'Sets a precedent:' Aurora wins case to halt 12-storey condo proposal: mayor

'Sets a precedent:' Aurora wins case to halt 12-storey condo proposal: mayor

'Intensification must be done properly,' Ontario Land Tribunal says as it rules against proposal on Wellington Street East, despite the province's intervention
Minister criticizes unions over 'unacceptable' teacher vacancies in York Region

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
Advocates allege York Region mistreated asylum seekers

Advocates allege York Region mistreated asylum seekers

Region says it is committed to supporting asylum seekers, denies any staff wrongdoing
Newmarket-Aurora MPP wants province to set rules for use of AI

Newmarket-Aurora MPP wants province to set rules for use of AI

Dawn Gallagher Murphy introduces private member's motion to assess risks, find ethical ways to use artificial intelligence in government 'to digitally transform customer service for Ontarians'
York Region to examine repurposing its under-used properties, buildings

York Region to examine repurposing its under-used properties, buildings

Aurora mayor suggests current regional headquarters underutilized and could be used for housing, Newmarket mayor fires back
Heritage advocates want province to extend 'nearly impossible' deadline

Heritage advocates want province to extend 'nearly impossible' deadline

Architectural Conservancy of Ontario leading charge to extend deadline beyond 2025 to designate heritage properties, which would be open for demolition, development otherwise
'Coming home': New Southlake president talks vision for future

'Coming home': New Southlake president talks vision for future

Newmarket native Dr. Paul Woods talks about his experiences in the first months in the top job at the hospital, and his drive to improve the patient's 'journey' through the care system
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