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Your Next Move: Georgina Chess Academy Invites Seniors to Play
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley After capturing the imagination of young minds since its launch in January 2023, the Georgina Chess Academy is making the next move—bringing the timeless game to seniors. The new drop-in program, open to players of all skill levels, starts this summer – and it is free. Alice Burrows, administrator for the Academy, says, “Chess challenges the brain; you have...
Wrestling for Gold: Keswick Brothers Chase Olympic Dream
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Bryden and Delwin Jerard, teenage brothers from Keswick, are making a name for themselves in the wrestling and jiu-jitsu scene, racking up medals and championship titles at a pace that’s turning heads. With their eyes set on the Olympics, the talented duo is proving that hard work, determination, and a little sibling rivalry can go a long...
Celebrating 50 Years of Georgina’s Living History
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley It all began in the early 1970s, when Georgina resident Nena Marsden, a passionate advocate for local history, made it her mission to save the town’s historic buildings before they disappeared for good. Karen Wolfe, former president of the Georgina Historical Society (GHS), who shares Marsden’s passion, recalls, “Nena identified the buildings, raised funds to move them, and...
Wild Spaces and Fresh Starts: Clearwater Farm Welcomes 2025
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The 2025 season at Clearwater Farm kicked off in style with a lively Open House on May 24, celebrating local talent, music, dance, and handcrafted goods. For kids, the big attractions were the ever-popular craft station led by local artist Michelle Richards-Clermont and a lively treasure hunt. Kids are a big part of life at Clearwater Farm—always welcome, always...
Lucy’s Diner Celebrates One Year with a BBQ!
By Angie Sullivan Lucy’s Diner in Pefferlaw opened its 1950s-themed doors on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and has been serving food and cheer to our community almost every “flipping” day since. Owner Shannon Laframboise is celebrating the milestone with a celebration BBQ on Sunday, June 1 with live music, a special menu, and outdoor dining. The event begins at 10 a.m....
Nitro Hillclimbing Documentary Comes to Keswick
By Angie Sullivan One of the most influential mechanics in professional Nitro Hillclimbing lives right here in Sutton. Nick Kemp, inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2017, played a pivotal role in helping the Canadian-based Williams family conquer this intense motorsport. Kemp joined the Williams Pro Hillclimbing Team in 1976, transforming the sport with game-changing innovations. He introduced...
Georgina’s Pride Day Event Returns to the ROC
By Angie Sullivan Georgina’s sixth annual Pride Day event, All Pride No Prejudice, is set to rock The ROC on Saturday, June 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family friendly event, hosted by the Georgina Pride Optimist Club, promises inclusive fun, the annual Pride Ride parade, vendors, the Haus of Devereaux drag show, and a BBQ. Kids can enjoy...
Jennifer Aves: Her New Self-Help Book & Free Spirit Fest
By Angie Sullivan Jennifer Aves did more than just reinvent her life. She wrote a book about it. Key Reset was released this April and gives an honest account of the author’s journey on the road to self-acceptance and joy. “The biggest inspiration came from within as this book started off with journaling attempting to rid myself of deep seeded sadness....
Ian Williams talks about the lost art of conversation at the GCAC
By Angie Sullivan Ian Williams, Canadian author and professor at the University of Toronto, had tongues wagging at the Georgina Center for Arts and Culture (GCAC) in Sutton on Sunday, March 9. Speaking to a full house of rapt attendees, Williams talked about his book What I Mean to Say, a non-fiction exploration of rehabilitating conversations. Williams is one of the...
Repair Cafe offers quick fixes, keeping broken household items from landfills
By Mike Anderson If you have an old vacuum that needs a new cord but don't know where to take it to get repaired, don't worry. York Region has a solution. It's called the Repair Cafe. York Region's Waste Management Department sponsors monthly Repair Cafes at libraries throughout the Region's nine municipalities. The Repair Cafe is operated by NewMakeIt, an innovative non-profit...
