P.A.R. AGM: The Fight Against the Aerodrome Goes Another Round
By Angie Sullivan An Aerodrome update and a return to advocacy were hot topics at the Pefferlaw Association of Ratepayers (P.A.R) Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 26. Steve Shallhorn, president of P.A.R., began the meeting by redefining the organization's focus. They are returning to full-time advocacy. In previous years, the group has run popular events such as a family picnic...
A Grinchy Good Time: The Whoville Festival on High Street
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Saturday, November 23rd – a night where the community came together to soak up holiday cheer! High Street, transformed into Whoville, was packed shoulder-to-shoulder with smiling faces, and businesses buzzed with activity as people popped in for treats and treasures. Colourful lights twinkled, music flowed through the air, and dancing snow angels were hard at work, spreading magic...
Beyond the Fields – A documentary exploring the life of local farmers
By Angie Sullivan Ever wonder about the true stories and lives of our local farmers? Beyond the Fields is a short documentary created as a part of the Town of Georgina’s Grown in Georgina campaign. The fifteen-minute film, produced by local filmmaker Quinn Corkal, premiered on Tuesday, November 19, at ClearWater Farm's barn. Corkal, owner of Quinn Aden Video Production and Photography,...
From Chicken to Cheesecake: A Sweet Comeback on High Street
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Who says ice cream is just for summer? At the newly opened Cutie Pies Dessert and Ice Cream Parlour on High Street in Sutton, ice cream lovers are proving that a sweet tooth knows no season. Owners Nick and Carrie Lekatis are the former proprietors of the Chicken Station at Jackson’s Point. After a ‘brief retirement,’ they have...
Turkey Shoot Brewing Co. is getting into the holiday spirit
By Michelle Poirier Turkey Shoot Brewing Co. (TSBC) has had a big year and is looking to close if off with a bang through their many holiday events happening throughout the end of 2024. Kyle and Jaclyn Stewart, co-owners of TSBC, are getting ready for a busy holiday season; with plans for two Christmas markets, two different craft nights, and their...
SOS Georgina tackles homelessness
By Angie Sullivan Homelessness is a growing issue in our region, and SOS Georgina aims to do something about it. This non-profit provides a variety of supports to homeless individuals in our region such as food, meals, temporary shelter, personal supplies, and access to laundry and clothing. York Region outreach workers reported visiting 37 known encampment locations in Georgina in 2023,...
Watpool fights for WBO Super Middleweight World Title on November 15
By Mike Anderson Pefferlaw's Melinda Watpool will face her toughest challenge yet on one of the world's biggest stages this Friday night as she fights American Shadasia Green for the WBO Super Middleweight World Title in Arlington, Texas. Her 10-round fight is one of six preliminary fights before the much-hyped Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson main fight, which will be streamed...
Keswick Taxi offers free rides to vets attending Remembrance Day services
By Mike Anderson Tony Romans, the owner of Keswick Taxi, believes Canada doesn't do enough to support its veterans. So, on Monday, November 11, he's offering free taxi rides to any veteran who wants to attend Remembrance Day services in Sutton or Keswick. "We should give back to the veterans. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't be here today. What do...
Georgina Chess Academy’s Successful Gambit!
By Angie Sullivan The Georgina Chess Academy tried its very first chess Tournament on Saturday, November 2, and some great strategy was on display. Nineteen tacticians, aged seven to thirteen, battled it out at the Salvation Army Church in Jackson’s Point. Alice Burrows, one of the organizers of the club, said, “We did it! The tournament went very well…and especially as...
A New Location for the Big Canoe Indigenous Market
By Angie Sullivan Jared Big Canoe, a Chippewa from Georgina Island First Nation, has moved his Big Canoe Indigenous Market to a new location at 26102 Hwy 48. The rustic storefront can be found near the Anchor Family Restaurant just outside of Sutton. A life-sized wood carving of a bear greets customers in the parking lot. Big Canoe said, “I just...
