In & Around Town
Keswick girl raises money for her own Marathon of Hope
By Michelle Poirier
Fallon LaPorte, 11, is heading her own Marathon of Hope on September 30 to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Fallon, a...
Georgina Marathon keeps getting bigger and better
By Mike Anderson
Runners know a good thing when they see it. And it seems they can't get enough of the Georgina Marathon, with its...
Plaque dedicating site to the late Dr. Burrows unveiled at GNPLC
By Mike Anderson
Dr. George Burrows, who passed in 2015, was fondly remembered by his family, a former colleague, and the community he served for...
Harvestfest brings the past to life at Pioneer Village
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
The Harvestfest at Georgina Pioneer Village is a delightful journey into the past, where the simple pleasures of yesteryear come to...
Georgina Ice kicks off its 30th season with Hockey Day in Georgina
By Mike Anderson
Coming off a strong playoff run last season, the Georgina Ice Junior Hockey Club will kick off its 30th anniversary season at...
Field to Table: A farm-tastic self-guided tour
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Since 2018, locals and visitors have embraced their inner agrarian spirit, embarking on the annual self-guided tour of local farms.
This year, nine...
Painted Perch Festival brings out the artist in everyone
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Despite the rain clouds hovering above Georgina on August 12, the Jackson's Point parkette buzzed with dozens of vendors and hundreds of...
Capturing Compassion: Celebrating Georgina Honouree, Wei Hwa
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
In 2009, Karen Merk, owner of Merk Photography, founded Portraits of Giving, an initiative which honours people who donate their time and...
Musical theatre school opening in Georgina
By Michelle Poirier
A professional musical theatre training school for kids and teens aged 3 to 19 is coming to Georgina through First Act Youth...
Pefferlaw Lions Vintage Car Show raises funds for local charities
By Mike Anderson
Despite inclement weather, the Pefferlaw Lions Vintage Car Show, held on August 7, featured nearly 80 cars.
Vehicles from 2002 and older were...
