In & Around Town
Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign in final stretch
By Tina Novotny
While the world is happily putting the COVID-19 crisis in the rear-view mirror, domestic violence activists are calling attention to the pandemic’s...
Pefferlaw Lions poster contest inspires kids to think about peace
By Mike Anderson
While November is the month we remember our veterans and their sacrifice, it's also the month that children around the world submit...
Residents are getting out and connecting thanks to the QuestBus
By Michele Poirier
The QuestBus is gaining popularity, with many successful trips completed and others in the works, after the program faced roadblocks during the...
Waabgon Gamig First Nation School wins trophy for summer reading program
By Michelle Poirier
Students attending Waabgon Gamig First Nation School on Georgina Island won the Georgina Public Library's coveted Top School Trophy for the 2021...
York Region puts kibosh on seniors Xmas dinner plans
By Mike Anderson
Residents at Keswick Gardens, a 120-unit seniors apartment building run by Housing York Inc. (HYI), may have to forgo their annual sit-down...
Georgina Marathon attracts more than 600 runners
By Mike Anderson
Despite gusting northwest winds, intermittent rain and temperatures hovering around 11 degrees Celsius, 636 runners took part in the inaugural Georgina Marathon...
The annual Hawkins Halloween Haunt Food/Toy Drive is back
By Michelle Poirier
Every year Laurie Carriere and her family decorate their home on Hawkins Street with some fun displays to entertain the community over...
Open House at ClearWater Farm attracts hundreds of visitors
By Mike Anderson
A lovely fall day provided the perfect backdrop for ClearWater Farm's Open House on Saturday, October 2.
About 500 people, many of who...
Donations are still being accepted for Terry Fox Run
By Michelle Poirier
The annual Georgina Terry Fox Run took place virtually this year on September 19 and has raised $18,000 so far.
“Despite there being...
Legacy of Ladies of the Lake celebrated at ClearWater Farm
By Mike Anderson
More than 30 former members of Ladies of the Lake, a volunteer organization formed in 2005 to raise public awareness about Lake...
