In & Around Town
Provincial grant helps local shelter upgrade facilities for women and children escaping abuse
By: Mike Anderson
Sandgate Women's Shelter in Jackson's Point was the recent recipient of a $78,800 provincial grant, which allowed the shelter to complete much-needed...
Perchin for MS raises $21,000 in its final year
By: Mike Anderson
One of Georgina's local heroes is
calling it a day. After a decade of organizing Perchin for MS, one of Lake
Simcoe's premier ice...
Images of home, two perspectives: Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery
By: Ewa Chwojko
Home is the comfiest place to be said Winnie the Pooh. Jennifer Zsolt, a Georgina artist, agrees. Her paintings of charming Georgina...
Keswick woman wins over $50,000 playing Hospice Georgina’s Catch the Ace
By: Mike Anderson
Meghan Savoie never considered herself lucky, until she picked envelope number 31.
That envelope contained the Ace of Spades, and Ms. Savoie, 27,...
Willow Beach inspired play: “That Summer” at Stephen Leacock Theatre until Feb 16
By: Ewa Chwojko
Thirteen-year-old Maggie, a dreamer who lived in a world of novels and poetry, fell in love. Years later, Margaret, now an adult,...
What’s on this Valentine’s Day week-end in Georgina
By: Michelle Poirier
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, but it's not too late to make some reservations with plenty of events and special offers happening...
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...
