Mike Anderson
Some Canadian schools, colleges move to accommodate climate strikes
TORONTO — Students in Canada are expected to participate in climate demonstrations beginning this Friday, and some school boards are moving to allow — even encourage — them to...
Chippewas: Pot Shop May Open Without Provincial Authorization
By: Mike Anderson
The Chippewas of Georgina Island
First Nation (CGIFN) did not participate
in Ontario’s recent cannabis lottery
that awarded licenses to eight Ontario
First Nations, says Chief...
Ontario lowers its deficit to $7.4 billion, half of what PCs...
TORONTO — Ontario’s budget deficit now stands at $7.4 billion, nearly half of the $15 billion Premier Doug Ford claimed he inherited last year from the...
Georgina Island Cottagers Appeal Chippewa Property Tax
By: Mike Anderson
Georgina Island cottagers are balking at paying new property taxes levied on their leased properties by the Chippewas of Georgina Island First...
Buchner Manufacturing Celebrates 40 Years
By: Tina Novotny
What began as a home installation business has grown into one of Georgina’s leading manufacturers and a major employer during the busy...
Georgina Civic Centre: Not Giving Up The Ghost Yet!
By: Tanya Edwards
Take four people with the same spooky hobby, and what do you get? COPi, Central Ontario Paranormal Investigations.
Glenn and Wendy Laycock...
Budget Friendly Wines
By: Angela Aiello
Wine Tips That Fit Your Wallet
With Summer almost gone, a glass of wine is sure to soothe the soul and bring a...
Students head back to college and university amid cuts to loan...
TORONTO — Ontario college and university students are heading back to school with lower tuition fees, but accompanying cuts to government assistance mean many...
Stephen Harper fundraising pitch used to raise money, for Liberals
OTTAWA — Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has been conscripted to help fill the election war chest — of the Liberal party.
The Conservatives posted a...
Standardized tests for teachers don’t necessarily improve student scores: report
TORONTO — Giving teachers standardized tests often doesn’t lead to better outcomes for students, the agency tasked with developing a new math test for...
