Keswick United Church disbands after 149 years
By Michele Poirier Keswick United Church, a prominent church in Georgina for the past 149 years, will hold its last service on April 30. The congregation...
Forever a cowboy: The unstoppable spirit of a 90-year-old rodeo champion
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Doug Doner is a true rodeo legend who left a lasting mark on the sport. Now into his tenth decade, he still...
Students travel back in time at historic schoolhouse
By Michelle Poirier The Century Schoolhouse program takes elementary students back to the 1900s in the rebuilt Cedar Brae Schoolhouse at Georgina's Pioneer Village. The...
Local photographer inspires writing contest
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley It's often said that every picture tells a story. That's certainly true for Tom Zsolt, a renowned landscape and documentary photographer who...
New medical centre with walk-in clinic opens in Sutton
By Mike Anderson The Georgina Grace Family and Walk-in Centre will officially open its doors on February 22. Located in the former Yorkworks Employment Services office...
Georgina’s Black Saturday School brings Black history to life
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Each February since 1995 Canadians participate in Black History Month that honours the legacy of Black people and their communities. In Georgina there...
Move over chocolate, popcorn is the new Valentine’s Day treat
By Michelle Poirier RJ Gorman is betting that your Valentine will appreciate a bag of RJ’s World Famous popcorn more than the usual box...
Local bakery gives woman with a developmental disability chance to learn on the job
By Mike Anderson Baking for a living is not for the faint of heart. It's a physically demanding job that requires long hours. But don’t tell...
Sutton Curling Club set to rock this winter
By Mike Anderson With membership returning to pre-pandemic levels and building and equipment upgrades completed, thanks mainly to Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grants, the Sutton...
Georgina Chess Academy offers kids free lessons and a fun night out
By Mike Anderson Chess, one of the world's most popular and ancient games - dating back some 1,500 years, takes only minutes to learn but...
