Ukrainian Refugee Fundraiser raises over $5,000
By Michelle Poirier Over $5,000 was raised during the Georgina Post Fundraising Dinner for Ukrainian Refugees at the Sutton Legion Hall on August 28, hosted by Mike Anderson, the community paper's editor and publisher. Anderson said half of the money raised would be donated to the Canadian Red Cross to help Ukrainian refugees when they arrive in Canada, and the other...
Pow Wow hopes to draw big crowds at Sutton DHS on September 24 & 25
By Michelle Poirier The Chippewas of Georgina Island Pow Wow, back after a two-year hiatus, will be held at the Sutton District High School grounds on September 24 and 25. "It feels wonderful to be back; I'm getting a lot of positive feedback on social media. People are really excited to attend," said Lauri Hoeg, Pow Wow Coordinator. "I think it will...
Harvestfest returns to Georgina Pioneer Village on September 17
By Karen Wolfe Fall…a favourite of the four seasons for many. It is revered for its colourful expression of change and its fresh and crisp bounty of harvested produce. And now, after a two year hiatus, Harvestfest at the Georgina Pioneer Village is back to celebrate nature's rich legacy on Saturday, September 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. Harvestfest 2022...
Pefferlaw’s treasured pet food store to close in September
By Mike Anderson The Kibble House, a favourite with pet owners in Pefferlaw, will be closing its doors in September. Owners Diane Meharg, 63, and John Dewar, 66, are retiring and moving to Bobcaygeon to be closer to family. Meharg has young grandchildren and a 91-year-old mother to care for, and Dewar is looking forward to spending more time canoeing. "We work six...
Mariupol’s survivors find peace in Jackson’s Point
By Iryna Paltseva Today, the whole world trembles with horror hearing the word Mariupol. What happened to this unfortunate city, where Putin chose to demonstrate his ruthlessness, is already being compared to the devastation inflicted on places like Aleppo and Sarajevo. But behind the chilling pictures from the world's media, there are real people. One of the cottages in Jackson’s Point...
Food Pantry launches Restock-to-Reopen Challenge
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The Georgina Community Food Pantry saw a steady increase in demand for its services in 2021, as people struggled with unemployment, closures, and loss of income during the pandemic. "Last year, the Georgina Food Pantry distributed over 200,000 pounds of food to 8,894 individuals and had 3,562 visits," said Cesar Caneo, the Pantry's executive director. "We also added...
Spring Safety Message: Be Careful Around Waterways Hazardous conditions on and around bodies of water
LSRCA Media Release Lake Simcoe watershed – March 10, 2022 – Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near bodies of water, particularly around this time of year, and urges people to keep family and pets away from the edges of all waterways. Spring is quickly approaching and with warmer temperatures, people look forward to getting...
The Good Food Collective community lunches are back
By Michelle Poirier After the COVID-19 lockdown put a hold on community lunches, The Good Food Collective has resumed their in-person lunches every other Wednesday at The Link in Sutton. The Good Food Collective is a collaboration between the Georgina Food Pantry, Community Living Georgina, and Routes Connecting Communities. The weekly community lunches are open to everyone. “The sit-down lunch is a pay-what-you-can...
Sutton Christmas Bird Count records 57 species
By Paul and Debra Harpley The 35th annual Sutton Christmas Bird Count was held on Tuesday, December 28, with a total of 52 observers tallying 10,295 individual birds of 57 species. The count area included Georgina, East Gwillimbury, northwest Uxbridge districts, and part of south-east Simcoe County. In 2020, the Sutton count was condensed to local birders and feeder watchers, as the ...
Local couple steps up to buy Christmas dinner for seniors building
By Mike Anderson Residents at Keswick Gardens, a 120-unit seniors building at 43 The Queensway N, will be treated to a Christmas dinner with all the fixings on December 16, thanks to a local couple's generosity and a new organization that supports seniors. David and Beata Sirois approached their friend Alison Drenikow with the idea of sponsoring holiday meals at Keswick...
