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Georgina Chess Academy continues its fun and free lessons
By Michelle Poirier The Georgina Chess Academy is growing as more parents see the benefits of their children learning chess. The academy started in January 2023, teaching and coaching chess to kids aged seven to 16. They started with 23 kids registered and have continuously grown, with their fourth session having 36 kids registered. The current session started in March and...
Celebrating our local volunteers: Sue Williams
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Sue Williams juggles so many community commitments that she can barely keep track of them all. Her motto: Just do what needs to be done! That practical approach sums up years of volunteering. Her notebook is like a community phonebook, filled with hundreds of names. She probably knows more people in the community than most local politicians. The impulse...
Artisanal sandwich shop opens in Sutton
By Mike Anderson If you fancy a Philly cheesesteak, lobster roll or a Cubano sandwich for lunch, you now have a go-to place in Sutton. Speak Easy Sandwich Co. opened its doors at 118 High Street on March 15, debuting its selection of handcrafted sandwiches ranging from $15 to $21 with a side included. According to owner Regan Irvine, it's already a...
Seven-year-old chess whiz heads to championship
By Michelle Poirier Bruce Braund, a grade 1 student at Keswick Public School, is headed for the Canadian Chess Challenge Ontario Championships after qualifying during the Optimist Club of Keswick’s chess tournament earlier this month. Bruce will compete at the 2024 Chess Challenge held by the Chess'n Math Association on April 21, at the Mississauga Convention Centre. Alicia Braund, Bruce’s mom, said...
Chamber’s Women in Business Conference empowers female entrepreneurs
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Georgina's entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly at the Wonder Women: Women in Business Conference, held on International Women's Day, March 9, at The Link in Sutton. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the full-day event with keynote speakers, panel discussions and workshops organized by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, provides support and inspiration for women in business. “Georgina lacks a...
Skills Training Centre offers free seminars for entrepreneurs this month
By Mike Anderson With Canadian business insolvencies hitting a 19-year high, it's probably a good time for new and aspiring entrepreneurs to think about how to bulletproof their business. That's one of the goals of Entrepreneurism in Georgina, a free seminar series hosted by the Skills Training Centre in Sutton. The series is the brainchild of Toronto lawyer Alan Direnfeld, who has...
Georgina’s Multi-Use Recreation Complex opens to rave reviews
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Georgina's Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC), one of the largest projects in the Town's history, opened its doors on March 2. Hundreds of residents showed up for the opening, eager to see the impressive new facility. The Mayor and council were joined at the podium by York Simcoe MP Scot Davidson, Andrew Frontini, the project's architect, and Town staff, including...
Small Town, Big Sounds: Cedar Hedge Music Series Hits a High Note!
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Where to catch world-class Canadian musicians? Look no further than Virginia! Matt Large, a bluegrass musician and music presenter, launched the Cedar Hedge Concert Series at Virginia United Church in November, with six concerts planned. As we hit the halfway mark, the series is in full swing. Last Saturday, the Allison Lupton Trio captivated the audience with a blend...
Taste of Georgina culinary event gears up for its biggest year yet
By Michelle Poirier Taste of Georgina returns for its fourth year, offering diners a variety of prix fixe menus at 16 local restaurants. The culinary event, organized by the Town of Georgina, runs between February 23 and March 7. Cristina Liu, the Town's Marketing and Promotions Coordinator, says it helps promote Georgina's restaurants, especially during the slow winter months. "By bringing the...
Good Food Collective seeks sponsors for its community lunches
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley With each delicious meal served, The Good Food Collective continues to grow. Last year, it served more than 7,000 affordable community lunches at the Link. That's more than 130 per week—a far cry from the 35 meals it first served when the program began in 2021. Each Wednesday, people "pay what you can" for a delicious, nutritious meal made...