In & Around Town
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...
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...
