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...
Remembrance: WW2 veteran Jim Parks recalls landing at Juno Beach
By Mike Anderson Private Jim Parks was 19 when he landed at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944, with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (RWRs). He joined...
Local food bank calls for government funding to address food insecurity crisis
By Mike Anderson Faced with soaring food costs and increasing demand, the Georgina Community Food Pantry is calling on York Region and the Town of...
Dancing for a Cause: Georgina waltzes, steps and grooves at ‘Let’s Dance Around the World!’ fundraiser
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Georgina rocks! But also waltzes, steps and hip-hops! The "Let's Dance Around the World!" fundraiser for Georgina Cares, held at the ClearWater...
Keswick girl inspires new youth road safety initiative
By Michelle Poirier A new youth road safety initiative is ready to roll out across York Region next year, after a successful initial run. The initiative...
Scotiabank slated for closure after 120 years on High Street
By Mike Anderson Scotiabank has announced it will close its Sutton branch and move customers to its Keswick branch by April 18, 2024. According to a...
Green Glam: The Eco-Fashion Show
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Georgina, with its stunning landscapes and a community dedicated to protecting the environment, is just the right place for an eco-fashion show. A...
