In & Around Town
Remembrance: WW2 veteran Jim Parks recalls landing at Juno Beach
By Mike Anderson
Private Jim Parks was 19 when he landed at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944, with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (RWRs).
He joined...
Dancing for a Cause: Georgina waltzes, steps and grooves at ‘Let’s Dance Around the...
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Georgina rocks! But also waltzes, steps and hip-hops!
The "Let's Dance Around the World!" fundraiser for Georgina Cares, held at the ClearWater...
Keswick girl inspires new youth road safety initiative
By Michelle Poirier
A new youth road safety initiative is ready to roll out across York Region next year, after a successful initial run.
The initiative...
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...
Green Glam: The Eco-Fashion Show
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Georgina, with its stunning landscapes and a community dedicated to protecting the environment, is just the right place for an eco-fashion show.
A...
Georgina Senior Games – Showcase of Champions
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Resounding applause and echoes of cheers filled the hall at the ROC on October 18, at the award ceremony celebrating the winners...
Georgina delves into mysteries at the Mystic Fair
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
The inaugural Georgina Mystic Fair, held on Friday, 13th October (date Intended!), drew an impressive crowd of over 1300 attendees. It was...
Georgina’s sweet tooth raises funds for Peaceful Hearts Foundation
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
That makes four years in a row – Georgina has indulged in a gooey, buttery adventure like no other! This year the Tarts4Hearts Festival...
Susan Aglukark: A musical journey of inspiration
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Susan Aglukark, one of Canada's major recording stars, will perform at the Stephen Leacock Theatre on October 14 at 7:30 p.m.
This Inuk...
Club 55 Pefferlaw celebrates two decades of community connection
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
If you want to get a sense of the role volunteers have played in the success of Club 55 Pefferlaw, read the...
