Community
Book Review: Andrew Sibbald’s The Briars Between
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The intriguing title of Sibbald’s book hints at the journey this story will take. It is both a nod to the historic Briars Resort in Jackson’s Point, which was in the Sibbald family for 140 years, and a foreshadowing of the difficulties and obstacles the young narrator, 13-year-old Emily, faces. Set in the summer of 1919, the novel...
‘Operation Snowball’ sends Xmas letters and care packages to Canadian troops overseas
By Angie Sullivan The Georgina Military Museum in Keswick collected and delivered over 2,550 letters and care packages to deployed Canadian troops overseas just in time for Christmas! CFB Trenton, a Canadian Forces base in Quinte West, helped deliver the festive load from Georgina residents, schools, and other groups, who donated items or created cards for ‘Operation Snowball.’ Jeff Leggett, president of...
Pop-up bookstore opens at art gallery in time for Xmas!
By Angie Sullivan There's now a pop-up bookstore at the Georgina Center for Arts and Culture (GCAC) in Sutton. Literary lovers no longer have to drive to Uxbridge to shop at Blue Heron Books. The award-winning independent store is known for its strong community connections and comfortable atmosphere. A corner of the gallery has been transformed into tables full of best-sellers,...
Raising Money for Charity with Elvis, Abba, and Elton John!
By Angie Sullivan Forrest Jones Entertainment is bringing more than just tribute tours and music to our region for the holidays! Each show also raises money for charity and worthwhile causes. On Tuesday, December 3, “A Tribute to Ed Sheeran & Elton John” at the Stephen Leacock Theatre raised approximately $1000 for the Good Food Collective, and earlier in the year,...
Local artisan Jordan Findlay turns maps into unique gifts
By Angie Sullivan Georgina local Jordan Findlay’s hand-drawn and painted maps can be found all over our community if you know where to look. He is the spotlight ‘artist of the month’ for December at Elpida Café & Roastery in Keswick, where customers can purchase a map along with their fresh roast. His work is also displayed at Twig Gardens &...
Gabi von Gans: award-winning entrepreneur embraces eco-chic
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley It’s not every day that an artist turns their passion into a thriving global business, wins prestigious awards, and proves that creativity and entrepreneurship make the perfect match! Gabi von Gans is living proof that it’s possible. An internationally acclaimed photographer, originally from Vienna, she is primarily known for her portrait work. But her heart has always been...
Elpida Café & Roastery is brewing holiday goodwill
By Angie Sullivan There’s more than just coffee brewing for the holidays at Elpida Café & Roastery in Keswick. This cozy shop welcomes guests with the mouth-watering smell of freshly ground beans roasted right on the premises. There is a large yellow roaster stationed by the front door which churns and heats the beans bought directly from women coffee farmers in...
P.A.R. AGM: The Fight Against the Aerodrome Goes Another Round
By Angie Sullivan An Aerodrome update and a return to advocacy were hot topics at the Pefferlaw Association of Ratepayers (P.A.R) Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 26. Steve Shallhorn, president of P.A.R., began the meeting by redefining the organization's focus. They are returning to full-time advocacy. In previous years, the group has run popular events such as a family picnic...
A Grinchy Good Time: The Whoville Festival on High Street
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Saturday, November 23rd – a night where the community came together to soak up holiday cheer! High Street, transformed into Whoville, was packed shoulder-to-shoulder with smiling faces, and businesses buzzed with activity as people popped in for treats and treasures. Colourful lights twinkled, music flowed through the air, and dancing snow angels were hard at work, spreading magic...
Beyond the Fields – A documentary exploring the life of local farmers
By Angie Sullivan Ever wonder about the true stories and lives of our local farmers? Beyond the Fields is a short documentary created as a part of the Town of Georgina’s Grown in Georgina campaign. The fifteen-minute film, produced by local filmmaker Quinn Corkal, premiered on Tuesday, November 19, at ClearWater Farm's barn. Corkal, owner of Quinn Aden Video Production and Photography,...
