Business

By Michelle Poirier On April 18, the Town of Georgina and Mayor Quirk proclaimed April as Autism Awareness Month in Georgina. "To raise awareness about autistic individuals, to recognize the needs of people on the autism spectrum and their families, and...

By Mike Anderson After a five-year hiatus, the Discover Georgina Show took Keswick by storm last weekend. The popular home and lifestyle show, run by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, opened on the blue pad at the Georgina Ice Palace. It featured...

By Mike Anderson After his Indigenous pot shop on High Street was raided by York Regional Police earlier this month, Jared Big Canoe says he's looking forward to his day in court. Big Canoe wants the charges dropped and the cannabis...

By Mike Anderson If you fancy a Philly cheesesteak, lobster roll or a Cubano sandwich for lunch, you now have a go-to place in Sutton. Speak Easy Sandwich Co. opened its doors at 118 High Street on March 15, debuting its...

By Mike Anderson With Canadian business insolvencies hitting a 19-year high, it's probably a good time for new and aspiring entrepreneurs to think about how to bulletproof their business. That's one of the goals of Entrepreneurism in Georgina, a free seminar...

By Michelle Poirier Riveredge Microfarm brings fresh and nutrient-dense microgreens to Georgina residents through a subscription delivery service and weekly at the Georgina Farmers' Market. Sean Wagner, the owner of Riveredge Microfarm, opened his business on May 21 of this year...

By Michelle Poirier Every Friday, Solace Serenity Healing, a boutique shop in Sutton that sells alternative health and healing products, opens its doors to people experiencing food insecurity, so they can pick up free groceries. It's called Free Grocery Fridays. The...

By Michelle Poirier RJ Gorman is betting that your Valentine will appreciate a bag of RJ’s World Famous popcorn more than the usual box of chocolates on Feb 14. He has partnered with Keswick floral designer Erin Buddo, owner of...

By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley After a two-year hiatus, Wonder Women: Women in Business Conference, hosted by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce on September 23, presented local businesswomen and future entrepreneurs with a forum to exchange ideas and network. The full-day conference featured...

By Mike Anderson The Kibble House, a favourite with pet owners in Pefferlaw, will be closing its doors in September. Owners Diane Meharg, 63, and John Dewar, 66, are retiring and moving to Bobcaygeon to be closer to family. Meharg has young...