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By: Michelle Poirier
The Town of Georgina's Economic Development and Tourism Division is launching a new culinary event, Taste of Georgina.
"You're invited to experience the Taste of Georgina, a prix fixe food series that will awaken your taste buds and...
By: Mike Anderson
After 31 years of barbering, Rosemary Zammit is hanging up her hair-cutting shears, barber combs and hairdryer for good.
Affectionately known as Rosie, her barber shop, in the Driftwood Motel on Dalton Rd, has been a...
By Mike Anderson
With a great location, competitive rates and sumptuous breakfasts, Gypsy By The Lake B&B in Jackson's Point is a popular choice for visitors staying overnight in Georgina.
And, with the closure of Whispering Pines B&B, Gypsy By The...
By: Tina Novotny
The digital age offers enhanced human connection, but many say we’ve lost the common touch – literally.
Tara Graves wants to do something about that for National Hug Day on January 21.
On behalf of her touch therapy...
TORONTO — More than 200,000 Canadian businesses could close permanently during the COVID-19 crisis, throwing millions of people out of work as the resurgence of the virus worsens across much of the country, according to new research.
The Canadian Federation...
TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is criticizing new provincial lockdown rules in Ontario, saying they are unfair to small businesses.
For the 28 days beginning Thursday, Ontario's non-essential retail stores can only open between 7 a.m. and...
By: Michelle Poirier
As local grocery stores adopt a variety of measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, some grocery store employees are reporting that they've been verbally abused and harassed by frustrated customers.
One local grocery store employee, who wished...
By: Michelle Poirier
On May 19, the first stage of the province's planned reopening began, and retail stores with a street-front entrance were amongst the listed businesses permitted to reopen.
But not all retail stores in Georgina have opened their...
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...
By: Michelle Poirier
Take-out and delivery have not been as lucrative as traditional sit-down service, so some restaurants are coming up with different ideas to generate income.
Burger Bandits, in Sutton, is looking to the past to find a solution for...
