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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Newmarket,_OntarioNewmarket, Ontario - Wikipedia

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   In 1858, Robert Simpson co-opened "Simpson & Trent Groceries, Boots, Shoes and Dry Goods" in downtown Newmarket, the first store in what would become the Simpsons department store chain. In 1880, Newmarket became a town with a population of 2,000. William Cane was elected as the first mayor.

   • Country: Canada
   • Incorporated: 1857 (village)

   • Elevation: 239 m (784 ft)
   • Province: Ontario

2. www.newmarkettoday.ca › remember-this › rememberRemember This? Cane family one of Newmarket's first dynasties

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   Nov 3, 2018 · William Cane was Newmarket's first mayor and a successful and determined entrepreneur, despite losing the majority of his businesses to fire.

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   Who was Newmarket's First Mayor?

   • Cane family one of Newmarket's first dynasties William Cane was Newmarket's first mayor and a successful and determined entrepreneur, despite losing the majority of his businesses to fire. 1 / 10 William Cane, here in an 1885 portrait, was Newmarket's first mayor.

   Remember This? Cane family one of Newmarket's first dynasties

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   When did Newmarket become a town?

   • The formal proclamation of the incorporation of the Town of Newmarket took place on Aug. 8, 1880, taking effect on Jan. 1, 1881, with the election of our first mayor and council. Under Mayor William Cane, the last decade of the 1800s brought rapid change to the town, initiated by the major improvements in technical knowledge.

   Remember This, Newmarket: When a little village became a bustling town

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   Where is Newmarket Ontario?

   • Located within York Region, Newmarket is in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area . Throughout history, the Newmarket area has been home to different Indigenous groups, namely the Wendat (Huron), Tionontati (Petun) , Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabeg. The land is covered by Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaties.

   Newmarket | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   How did Newmarket develop in the 19th century?

   • The development of Newmarket accelerated in the last half of the 19th century following the arrival of the railway. Two events that shaped the town during this period were the Main Street fire of 1862, which transformed the look of Main, and the arrival of the William Cane Wooden Works in 1874.

   Remember This, Newmarket: When a little village became a bustling town

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   Oct 2, 2021 · The formal proclamation of the incorporation of the Town of Newmarket took place on Aug. 8, 1880, taking effect on Jan. 1, 1881, with the election of our first mayor and council. Under Mayor William Cane, the last decade of the 1800s brought rapid change to the town, initiated by the major improvements in technical knowledge. This somewhat ...

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5. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleNewmarket | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Oct 24, 2012 · Government and Politics. Newmarket is represented by a mayor, a deputy mayor, and seven ward councillors ( see Municipal Government ). York Region’s 22-person council includes Newmarket’s mayor and deputy mayor. The town deals with services including waste management, planning, roads and parks.

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7. www.newmarkettoday.ca › remember-this › the-firstThe first photograph of Newmarket, and other fun historical ...

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   Mar 6, 2021 · I have included what is generally considered to be the earliest photograph of Newmarket from around 1861 and a diagram to aid in the identification of the structures in the photo. We see the original buildings on the east side of Main that were destroyed in the great fire of 1861.

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8. www.newmarketchamber.ca › historical-sightseeingHistorical Sightseeing in Newmarket

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   At least 120 of Newmarket’s early pioneers are buried there, including William Roe, Dr. Christopher Beswick and Elisha Beman. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2016 issue of Your Business magazine and annual directory.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mark_SutcliffeMark Sutcliffe - Wikipedia

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   Mark Sutcliffe (born July 14, 1968) is a Canadian politician who has been the 59th mayor of Ottawa since 2022. [2] . Before entering politics, he hosted Ottawa Today on 1310News radio. Sutcliffe is the first Chinese Canadian and person from a visible minority group to serve as mayor of Ottawa. [3] Early life.