By: Michelle Poirier
Despite the promise of emergency wage subsidies and low-interest loans, many local businesses in Georgina are struggling to pay rent and may not be able to re-open when the pandemic is over.
Elio Riccelli, owner of Elio...
By: Ewa Chwojko
“It’s women’s time, rise up!” was the shout of the day at the Women in Business Conference held earlier this month by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce in partnership with its East Gwillimbury counterpart.
We were greeted...
OTTAWA — The federal government capped an unprecedented week Friday by announcing a slew of measures to help small businesses cope with the COVID-19 crisis, bringing Ottawa’s total planned support in response to the pandemic to at least $200...
By: Mike Anderson
Built-in 1860, and converted into a general store in 1895, the Udora General Store is one of the oldest operating general stores in Canada.
Lucy Maud Montgomery, the celebrated author of Anne of Green Gables and a nearby...
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 — The Ontario government has introduced a bill to update regulations for realtors that includes new enforcement tools, rules on business structures, and more disclosure of competing bids for homes.
Government and Consumer Services Minister Lisa Thompson said the bill is a needed...
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: 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 construction months.
Gerry Buchner started off installing eavestroughs, shingles and metal siding but finding a lack...
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 along with Paul and Tina Jackson formed COPi over a cup of coffee and their...
By: Sheri Andrunyk
Local entrepreneurs Gary and Gina Semeniuk were among fourteen York Region leaders to be recognized as Portraits Of Giving honourees in 2019.
Founded by Richmond Hill photographer Karen Merk, the goal of Portraits of Giving is to...
