Georgina Community Food Pantry sees rise in first-time clients
By Michelle Poirier The Georgina Community Food Pantry is headed into its busiest season from October through December and is facing an increase in new clients and food costs. "During the first half of 2021, we have seen more people, and we are spending more on food," Cesar Caneo, Executive Director of Georgina Community Food Pantry, said. "So far this year, based...
Donations are still being accepted for Terry Fox Run
By Michelle Poirier The annual Georgina Terry Fox Run took place virtually this year on September 19 and has raised $18,000 so far. “Despite there being no actual Terry Fox Run at the North Gwillimbury Park as in past years, it was still an inspiring day for countless people. A day to honour those who have fought cancer, those who fight...
Local restaurants support The Georgina Cares Fund
By Michelle Poirier Two local fast-food chains have raised money for The Georgina Cares Fund, Tim Hortons through their Smile Cookie campaign, and McDonald’s through their McHappy Day. The Smile Cookie campaign ran at local Tim Hortons from September 13 to 19, with 100 per cent of the proceeds from cookie sales going to Georgina Cares. McHappy Day took place at Keswick...
Legacy of Ladies of the Lake celebrated at ClearWater Farm
By Mike Anderson More than 30 former members of Ladies of the Lake, a volunteer organization formed in 2005 to raise public awareness about Lake Simcoe's environmental challenges, reunited at ClearWater Farm on September 11 to honour four members who have since passed. The contributions of Nancy Heidenreich (2012), Wanda Big Canoe (2014), Mary Jane Brinkos (2021) and Ros Crooks (2021)...
Caboose project nears completion at Georgina Pioneer Village
By Mike Anderson The Georgina Historical Society (GHS) has been busy refurbishing a 103-year-old railway caboose during the pandemic. The project, which started in 2020, is nearing completion, with the exterior getting a fresh coat of paint, the roof repaired, windows replaced, and the interior converted into an exhibit space. According to GHS President Tom Glover, the caboose was built in 1918...
Register now for Georgina’s Terry Fox Run
By Michelle Poirier There is still time to register for Georgina's Virtual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 19. You can participate by registering now and raising funds. Then, on Sunday, by getting outside and walking, running, bike riding, skipping rope or hula hooping in your neighbourhood, or even your backyard, following all COVID-19 protocols. If you take a photo of yourself...
Georgina Studio Tour Preview
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The Georgina Studio Tour started 27 years ago, and attracts thousands of visitors, both from Georgina and neighbouring municipalities. This year, on September 25 and 26, the event features 36 artists in 23 locations. Barbara Banfield, acting Chair of the event and an accomplished pottery artist who has been with the Studio Tour for 14 years, says the...
The Briars is set to reopen before Easter
By: Michelle Poirier The Briars Resort & Spa in Jackson's Point is ready to reopen on April 2, after closing mid-November due to the pandemic. "We are excited to reopen and to serve our guests and the community again," Kim Zhang, Vice General Manager at The Briars, said. "It has been tough for everyone during the pandemic. We closed before the government's...
Sutton Legion gets a much-needed boost from federal support program
By: Mike Anderson It was thumbs up at the Sutton Legion when Branch 356 President Stephen Wiebe deposited a federal e-transfer for nearly $11,000 on March 3. The funds were issued through the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund (VOESF), a federal COVID-19 support program to help Legions continue to operate during the pandemic. In total, $14 million in federal support has been...
Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic rebuild a go in Jackson’s Point
By: Mike Anderson The rebuild of the Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC) at 21071 Dalton Rd. in Jackson’s Point is finally moving forward. Health Georgina, the volunteer-run, non-profit organization that owns the land and is tasked with the rebuild, issued the tender on February 26, with construction expected to begin in early May. On March 8, The Post was invited to a...
