April is Autism Awareness Month in Georgina
By Michelle Poirier On April 18, the Town of Georgina and Mayor Quirk proclaimed April as Autism Awareness Month in Georgina. "To raise awareness about autistic individuals, to recognize the needs of people on the autism spectrum and their families, and acknowledge the need to support, understand, accept, include and empower people on the autism spectrum," the proclamation reads. Robin Konstantopoulos, owner...
Discover Georgina Show takes centre stage at the Georgina Ice Palace
By Mike Anderson After a five-year hiatus, the Discover Georgina Show took Keswick by storm last weekend. The popular home and lifestyle show, run by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, opened on the blue pad at the Georgina Ice Palace. It featured more than 70 exhibitors, a fashion show, kids' activities, and numerous seminars and product demonstrations, attracting thousands of attendees on...
Live art auction raises funds for local gallery to acquire new art
By Mike Anderson Armed with a sense of humour and a wooden auctioneer's stick, Rob Grossi worked the room like a pro, cajoling the willing and sometimes not-so-willing to bid on a series of 15 striking artworks. They were all from the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture's (GCAC) permanent collection, which features paintings by Kay Murray Weber, Bruce Smith, and...
Georgina Chess Academy continues its fun and free lessons
By Michelle Poirier The Georgina Chess Academy is growing as more parents see the benefits of their children learning chess. The academy started in January 2023, teaching and coaching chess to kids aged seven to 16. They started with 23 kids registered and have continuously grown, with their fourth session having 36 kids registered. The current session started in March and...
Celebrating our local volunteers: Sue Williams
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Sue Williams juggles so many community commitments that she can barely keep track of them all. Her motto: Just do what needs to be done! That practical approach sums up years of volunteering. Her notebook is like a community phonebook, filled with hundreds of names. She probably knows more people in the community than most local politicians. The impulse...
Artisanal sandwich shop opens in Sutton
By Mike Anderson If you fancy a Philly cheesesteak, lobster roll or a Cubano sandwich for lunch, you now have a go-to place in Sutton. Speak Easy Sandwich Co. opened its doors at 118 High Street on March 15, debuting its selection of handcrafted sandwiches ranging from $15 to $21 with a side included. According to owner Regan Irvine, it's already a...
Seven-year-old chess whiz heads to championship
By Michelle Poirier Bruce Braund, a grade 1 student at Keswick Public School, is headed for the Canadian Chess Challenge Ontario Championships after qualifying during the Optimist Club of Keswick’s chess tournament earlier this month. Bruce will compete at the 2024 Chess Challenge held by the Chess'n Math Association on April 21, at the Mississauga Convention Centre. Alicia Braund, Bruce’s mom, said...
Chamber’s Women in Business Conference empowers female entrepreneurs
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Georgina's entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly at the Wonder Women: Women in Business Conference, held on International Women's Day, March 9, at The Link in Sutton. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the full-day event with keynote speakers, panel discussions and workshops organized by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, provides support and inspiration for women in business. “Georgina lacks a...
Skills Training Centre offers free seminars for entrepreneurs this month
By Mike Anderson With Canadian business insolvencies hitting a 19-year high, it's probably a good time for new and aspiring entrepreneurs to think about how to bulletproof their business. That's one of the goals of Entrepreneurism in Georgina, a free seminar series hosted by the Skills Training Centre in Sutton. The series is the brainchild of Toronto lawyer Alan Direnfeld, who has...
Georgina’s Multi-Use Recreation Complex opens to rave reviews
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Georgina's Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC), one of the largest projects in the Town's history, opened its doors on March 2. Hundreds of residents showed up for the opening, eager to see the impressive new facility. The Mayor and council were joined at the podium by York Simcoe MP Scot Davidson, Andrew Frontini, the project's architect, and Town staff, including...
