Community
Keswick woman wins over $50,000 playing Hospice Georgina’s Catch the Ace
By: Mike Anderson Meghan Savoie never considered herself lucky, until she picked envelope number 31. That envelope contained the Ace of Spades, and Ms. Savoie, 27, won a jackpot that had been accumulating for more than 50 weeks without a winner. The total prize was $52,525.50. "I never thought this was going to happen in a million years," says Ms. Savoie, who...
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,...
Gypsy By The Lake B&B provides old-school hospitality
By Mike Anderson With a great location, competitive rates and sumptuous breakfasts, Gypsy By The Lake B&B in Jackson's Point is a popular choice for visitors staying overnight in Georgina. And, with the closure of Whispering Pines B&B, Gypsy By The Lake, 33 Albert Street, is now the only municipally licensed bed-and-breakfast operating in the Point. Nine reviews on Tripadvisor rank the...
Georgina Community Food Pantry sees spike in demand during holidays
By Mike Anderson With the start of the holiday season, the Georgina Community Food Pantry is ramping up to help a growing number of local families experiencing food insecurity. But higher food costs coupled with a greater demand for its services means the Pantry has become more dependent on the local community for food and financial donations than ever before, says...
Scotiabank slated for closure after 120 years on High Street
By Mike Anderson Scotiabank has announced it will close its Sutton branch and move customers to its Keswick branch by April 18, 2024. According to a letter sent to its Sutton branch customers, dated October 31, the bank will transfer accounts automatically to the Keswick branch. “There will be no interruption in service. You will have access to your accounts at all...
Anne of Green Gables at Stephen Leacock Theatre, Nov 22 – Dec 1
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley "I can give Diana half of my chocolates, can’t I? The other half will taste twice as sweet to me if I give some to her." - Anne Shirley That is a lesson in friendship! Anne Shirley, a beloved redhead from Avonlea, full of dreams and passions arrives at the Stephen Leacock Theatre this weekend in the play...
Georgina Farmers’ Market opens for its ninth season
By Mike Anderson The Georgina Farmers' Market, which opened for its ninth season on Sunday, May 19, keeps getting bigger and better, with new vendors, kids' activities, live music, and more good food. This year's market features nearly 40 vendors, including a new artisanal sourdough baker, an Italian cafe, and a cider-tasting bar. Natalia Zammitti, a local realtor who started the market...
Udora’s historic general store now sells booze
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 Leaskdale resident, may have been a customer. However, Ms. Montgomery, as the wife of a Presbyterian minister, would be spinning in...
April is Autism Awareness Month in Georgina
By Michelle Poirier On April 18, the Town of Georgina and Mayor Quirk proclaimed April as Autism Awareness Month in Georgina. "To raise awareness about autistic individuals, to recognize the needs of people on the autism spectrum and their families, and acknowledge the need to support, understand, accept, include and empower people on the autism spectrum," the proclamation reads. Robin Konstantopoulos, owner...
Georgina Marathon draws hundreds of runners from across Ontario
By Mike Anderson The second annual Georgina Marathon, held on September 11, was a resounding success, drawing hundreds of runners and their families to De La Salle Park and the scenic Lake Drive course. The marathon, which sold out this year, has become popular with runners for the relatively flat terrain, which contributes to lower times, and the beautiful views...
