In & Around Town
SnoFest returns to the ROC
By Michelle Poirier
SnoFest returns to the ROC on Saturday, February 3 with a lineup of activities for the whole family.
“In Georgina we don’t run...
Zachary Lucky brings humour, music and storytelling to Virginia United Church
By Mike Anderson
Despite a frigid winter night, people filled almost every pew in the Virginia United Church on Saturday night, eager to hear the...
Karen Wolfe: community journalist becomes community leader
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
With a penchant for storytelling and a focus on the often-overlooked heroes of our community, Karen Wolfe has, through her articles, recounted...
Cold plungers welcome 2024 with frigid dip at Willow Beach
By Terry Taln
Jumping in the lake when the temperature is 1.6 degrees is not for everyone. Yet 50 brave souls held hands as they...
Pefferlaw Lions challenge other service clubs to donate to Food Pantry
By Mike Anderson
Dave Harding, past president of the Pefferlaw Lions, has a message for other local service clubs. He's challenging them to raise funds...
The Connors Brothers release ‘Family Album’
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Connors Music is a family-run business in the heart of our community. In this remarkable family, everyone has musical talent, and over...
Virginia United Church hosts folk, blue grass, and gospel music series
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Nothing says ‘community’ better than a bunch of folks clapping, stomping, and sharing good vibes together through the magic of music. Teilhard Frost,...
Local boxer ranked 4th in the world fights at Pickering Casino Resort on Dec...
By Mike Anderson
Pefferlaw's Melinda Watpool continues her bid for a boxing title, after winning her first four fights since turning pro last year.
Watpool's next...
Local cafe owners offer free hot meals to those who can’t afford them
By Mike Anderson
The Elpida Cafe and Roastery in Uptown Keswick is serving up free hot meals to those in need through its new community...
Fill a purse to help women in crisis
By Michelle Poirier
While the 9th annual Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign is coming to an end, there is still time to donate...
