Mike Anderson
Poll finds strong support for COVID-19 curfews despite doubts about effectiveness
OTTAWA — Almost two-thirds of Canadians would support a nightly curfew if necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19 — even though they're not...
Georgina shuts down neighbourhood skating rinks and outdoor recreational facilities at...
By: Mike Anderson
The Town of Georgina has announced that effective immediately it is closing the outdoor skating rink, as well as the toboggan, tube...
Cedarvale Lodge gets Moderna vaccine as caregiver tests positive
By: Mike Anderson
For Lisa Snow, the news that her mother Carolynn would be first-in-line for the Moderna vaccine at Cedarvale's long-term care home brought...
‘It’s totally unacceptable’: Residents sue Town for damages over Lake Drive...
By: Mike Anderson
A group of Lake Drive property owners have filed small claims suits against the Town of Georgina and its lawyer for lost...
Trudeau says he too is frustrated by holiday travellers, pace of...
OTTAWA — Signs pointed Tuesday to the COVID-19 pandemic taking a dark turn in Canada, as the prime minister voiced his own frustration with...
One-third of Ontario’s long-term care homes experiencing outbreaks of COVID-19
A third of Ontario's long-term care homes are reporting COVID-19 outbreaks, marking a new record for the province, as advocates say spread among staff...
Rod Phillips resigns as Ontario finance minister following Caribbean vacation
TORONTO — Ontario's finance minister resigned from his cabinet position Thursday, hours after returning from a Caribbean vacation amid a provincewide lockdown.
Rod Phillips travelled...
Family caregivers at Georgina’s LTC homes must wait for COVID-19 vaccines
By: Mike Anderson
Christmas came early for Robin Dowdall, a personal support worker (PSW) at the River Glen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton.
On December 23,...
‘It’s been overwhelming’: Local food bank sees demand increase during lockdown
By: Mike Anderson
While the holidays typically see an increase in demand at the Georgina Community Food Pantry, this year the pandemic is making the...
Province signals Upper York Sewage Solutions project may be off the...
By: Mike Anderson
The province is considering pulling the plug on the Upper York Sewage Solutions (UYSS) project, a state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant slated to...
