In & Around Town
Lack of affordable transportation a barrier for low-income residents seeking medical services
By: Michelle Poirier
The lack of affordable transportation options in Georgina is impacting low-income residents and their access to health care services, according to a...
Udora’s historic general store now sells booze
By: Mike Anderson
Built-in 1860, and converted into a general store in 1895, the Udora General Store is one of the oldest operating general stores...
Why a hug a day could keep the doctor away
By: Tina Novotny
The digital age offers enhanced human connection, but many say we’ve lost the common touch – literally.
Tara Graves wants to do something...
Bird count crucial in the face of climate change
By: Tina Novotny
The Christmas Bird Count might sound like a family-friendly holiday tradition; in fact, it’s highly important scientific data collection to monitor the...
Random Acts of Christmas brings festive cheer to York Region families
YRPA Media Release
This holiday season will be a bit brighter for people in York Region! Over the past two weeks, York Region Police Association...
Wild turkey terrorizes the town of Pefferlaw
By: Tanya Edwards
Usually, it's not great to be a turkey around Christmas time, but don't tell that to Lurkey the turkey, the wild turkey...
Keswick teen delivers Christmas cheer
By: Michelle Poirier
Christmas is shortly upon us, and one Keswick teen is doing her best to spread the holiday cheer to those who might...
Volunteer Awards: Georgina celebrates the spirit of giving
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
"You have two hands, one to help yourself, the second to help others," remarked Regional Councillor Rob Grossi, presenting a Volunteer Award...
Rosie’s Barber Shop To Close Christmas Eve
By: Mike Anderson
After 31 years of barbering, Rosemary Zammit is hanging up her hair-cutting shears, barber combs and hairdryer for good.
Affectionately known...
Anne of Green Gables at Stephen Leacock Theatre, Nov 22 – Dec 1
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
"I can give Diana half of my chocolates, can’t I? The other half will taste twice as sweet to me if I...
