In & Around Town
A doctor with a passion for art, sports, and travel
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Dr. Elizabeth McLean is the true definition of a Renaissance woman; dedicating her life to medicine, while capturing the beauty of the...
Keswick United Church disbands after 149 years
By Michele Poirier
Keswick United Church, a prominent church in Georgina for the past 149 years, will hold its last service on April 30.
The congregation...
Students travel back in time at historic schoolhouse
By Michelle Poirier
The Century Schoolhouse program takes elementary students back to the 1900s in the rebuilt Cedar Brae Schoolhouse at Georgina's Pioneer Village.
The...
Local photographer inspires writing contest
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
It's often said that every picture tells a story.
That's certainly true for Tom Zsolt, a renowned landscape and documentary photographer who...
Georgina’s Black Saturday School brings Black history to life
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Each February since 1995 Canadians participate in Black History Month that honours the legacy of Black people and their communities.
In Georgina there...
Move over chocolate, popcorn is the new Valentine’s Day treat
By Michelle Poirier
RJ Gorman is betting that your Valentine will appreciate a bag of RJ’s World Famous popcorn more than the usual box...
Sutton Curling Club set to rock this winter
By Mike Anderson
With membership returning to pre-pandemic levels and building and equipment upgrades completed, thanks mainly to Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grants, the Sutton...
Volunteering: How to get to a happier, healthier place
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Several months of Covid lockdowns have wreaked havoc with our mental health. How can we get to a happier, healthier place? By...
Our first Christmas in Canada
By Iryna Paltseva
Christmas is without a doubt the most magical time of the year.
Living in Ukraine, I thought that we were celebrating Christmas...
Food rescue program provides free groceries for low-income families
By Mike Anderson
With food costs on the rise, low-income families and seniors are turning to a food rescue program in Keswick that provides free...
