Community
The Learning Cafe: Serving Up Coffee, Snacks, and Hope!
By Angie Sullivan The Learning Cafe, located at the Link community hub on Dalton Road in Sutton, had its grand opening on September 3. This initiative by Routes Connecting Communities Inc. is open every Tuesday and Thursday and was created to give youth the opportunity to gain ‘on the job’ skills. Isaac Colt, aged 19, had dreams of working in architectural...
66-year-old diagnosed with stage 4 cancer finishes marathon
By Mike Anderson It was an emotional moment when Dana Fox crossed the finish line at Sunday's 4th annual Georgina Marathon. Fox, 66, finished the 42.195 km Lake Drive course with a time of 3:56:50, placing tenth in the Male 60 to 69 age group, and 219th over all. But it was not the result that mattered; it was being able to...
Cedar Hedge Music Series reaches new heights!
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The Cedar Hedge Concert Series brought the Virginia United Church to life month after month last year, with music lovers filling the pews to enjoy some of Canada's finest folk musicians. Launched by Matt Large—a bluegrass musician, music presenter, and true folk enthusiast—the series quickly became a must-attend event for fans of heartfelt, homegrown tunes. This year, the Cedar...
Kings Tavern Ride raises funds for Shades of Hope
By: Michelle Poirier On August 25 Kings Tavern hosted the Kings Tavern Ride, an annual motorcycle ride that brings motorcycle enthusiasts together for a day of fun while raising money for a local charity. This was the second annual ride Kings Tavern has run supporting Shades of Hope, a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Pefferlaw which provides emergency assistance and care for injured or orphaned animals....
Georgina Studio Tour: 30 Years of Creativity
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley As the Georgina Studio Tour hits its 30-year milestone, visitors are invited to step into artists' studios, check out their work, and maybe even take home some truly unique creations. This year 43 artists, including 6 newcomers, will showcase a range of artwork across 26 locations—from paintings and sculptures to pottery, quilts, jewelry, decorative glass, woodwork, textiles, fiber...
Georgina locals throw their way to Cornhole victory
By Angie Sullivan Oscar Balinas may have picked up his first Cornhole bag only two years ago, but that didn’t stop him from winning his division at the 2024 Canadian National Cornhole Championships! The competition took place this year at the Golden Ears Winter Club in Maple Ridge, BC from August 14-18. The first Nationals were held in Barrie in 2021...
The 44th Terry Fox Run starts at Roches Point!
By Angie Sullivan Pick your favourite running shoes and get those water bottles ready! Registration for the 44th annual Georgina Terry Fox Run begins at 8.30 am on Sunday, September 15 at the North Gwillimbury Park at Roches Point. Terry Fox’s iconic 1980 Marathon of Hope inspired the annual Terry Fox Run which raises millions of dollars every year for cancer...
Sutton Fair & Horse Show attendance tops last year
By Angie Sullivan The 167th running of The Sutton Fair & Horse Show was a rousing success this year, combining fun and education for everyone. Despite rain on Friday, overall attendance was up more than 4 per cent over last year with Saturday drawing record crowds. "Our advanced admission Fair pass sales were up again this year," Sutton Agricultural Society Director...
Hooked on art at the 14th Annual Painted Perch Festival
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Lake Simcoe holds the title of Perch Capital of Canada, so it is only natural that we are celebrating the annual Painted Perch Festival at Jackson's Point for the 14th time! It has brought together adults, kids, local businesses, and even town politicians for a fun contest to see who can decorate perch cutouts in the most...
Pefferlaw Lions host Antique Car, Hot Rod, and Custom Classic Car Show
By Angie Sullivan Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of auto enthusiasts at the Antique Car, Hot Rod, and Custom Classic car show on Monday, August 5. More than 150 vehicles were on display at the Pefferlaw Lions Park for the day-long event that included a barbeque, music, and prizes. This car show raised over $10,000 for Make-A-Wish Canada and The Pefferlaw Lions...
