Karen Wolfe: community journalist becomes community leader
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley With a penchant for storytelling and a focus on the often-overlooked heroes of our community, Karen Wolfe has, through her articles, recounted...
Cold plungers welcome 2024 with frigid dip at Willow Beach
By Terry Taln Jumping in the lake when the temperature is 1.6 degrees is not for everyone. Yet 50 brave souls held hands as they...
Keswick teen becomes first female football player to win championship
By Michelle Poirier Chloe Winterton, a grade 12 student at Newmarket's Huron Heights Secondary School, made school board history last month, becoming the first female...
Pefferlaw Lions challenge other service clubs to donate to Food Pantry
By Mike Anderson Dave Harding, past president of the Pefferlaw Lions, has a message for other local service clubs. He's challenging them to raise funds...
The Connors Brothers release ‘Family Album’
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Connors Music is a family-run business in the heart of our community. In this remarkable family, everyone has musical talent, and over...
Virginia United Church hosts folk, blue grass, and gospel music series
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Nothing says ‘community’ better than a bunch of folks clapping, stomping, and sharing good vibes together through the magic of music. Teilhard Frost,...
Local boxer ranked 4th in the world fights at Pickering Casino Resort on Dec 2
By Mike Anderson Pefferlaw's Melinda Watpool continues her bid for a boxing title, after winning her first four fights since turning pro last year. Watpool's next...
Local cafe owners offer free hot meals to those who can’t afford them
By Mike Anderson The Elpida Cafe and Roastery in Uptown Keswick is serving up free hot meals to those in need through its new community...
Fill a purse to help women in crisis
By Michelle Poirier While the 9th annual Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign is coming to an end, there is still time to donate...
First Act Youth Company ramps up for the holidays with Jinglefest!
By Michelle Poirier First Act Youth Company (FAYC), a professional musical theatre training school for kids and teens, started their first term this September and...
