GFCC needs foster families to look after orphan kittens
By: Michelle Poirier Georgina Feral Cat Committee (GFCC) is looking for people to foster orphan kittens. Over the last few days, GFCC has taken in 13 kittens, and the numbers are only expected to rise since kitten season started in the spring and lasts until October. "Especially now, in kitten season, we need extra foster care. We provide the food, the litter...
Local restaurants get creative to keep afloat during pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier Take-out and delivery have not been as lucrative as traditional sit-down service, so some restaurants are coming up with different ideas to generate income. Burger Bandits, in Sutton, is looking to the past to find a solution for reopening their doors. Natalie Saunders, the owner, has been working with Larry Gold, a restaurant consultant, to come up with creative...
P.A.W.S. of Georgina offers residents a rebate to spay and neuter their pets
By: Michelle Poirier Residents of Georgina who get their dogs and cats spayed or neutered can apply for a rebate from P.A.W.S. of Georgina, a charitable society that offers the rebate as an incentive for pet owners. Although the Ontario SPCA spay and neuter program is closed, and veterinary clinics are only performing emergency procedures due to COVID-19, if you had...
Local church food pantry sees big increase in demand during pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier The Hope for Today Fellowship church in Keswick feeds not only souls, but also hungry families. Elder Derek Edwards runs a food pantry through his church, Hope for Today Fellowship, and due to COVID-19, he has seen a 50 percent increase in recipients. "Before we would get anywhere from three to five calls, now it's about six to 10...
Local art gallery launches virtual portal for artists and aspiring artists
By: Ewa Chwojko What do toilet paper rolls and art have in common? Look at the images below! When you unleash your creative powers even humble objects are transformed into art. What is even better, you can share your creations with all of us in our new virtual gallery. The Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery (GACAG) website is now a virtual meeting...
Local art gallery launches virtual portal for artists and aspiring artists
By: Ewa Chwojko What do toilet paper rolls and art have in common? Look at the images below! When you unleash your creative powers even humble objects are transformed into art. What is even better, you can share your creations with all of us in our new virtual gallery. The Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery (GACAG) website is now a virtual meeting...
Routes offers phone call service for residents feeling isolated during the pandemic
By: James Burrows When you're anxious there's nothing better than hearing a friendly voice at the end of the phone. That feeling of being connected to friends and the wider community is what Route's new service, Friendly Calls, is trying to provide for residents who are feeling isolated during the pandemic. Routes Connecting Communities is a not-for-profit based in Georgina...
Mayor of Georgina’s statement on COVID-19
Media Release: Georgina, ON – The following is a statement from Mayor Margaret Quirk on the COVID-19 pandemic in the Town of Georgina: “This week marks one month since the COVID-19 outbreak was deemed a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The Province of Ontario issued a Declaration of Emergency on March 17, with the Town issuing its declaration on March 19....
Legions begin fundraising to save branches as financial challenges mount
TORONTO — A number of Royal Canadian Legion branches across the country have launched online fundraising efforts to keep their doors open after suffering financial setbacks because of COVID-19. The head of the national veterans' and community service group said this week that despite ongoing work to help veterans and seniors in their communities during the pandemic, many branches are now...
Pandemic raises fears for families with loved ones in long-term care
By: Mike Anderson With more than 50 nursing homes across the province reporting outbreaks of COVID-19, these are anxious times for people with loved ones in long-term care. So far, at least 69 people have died from the virus in Ontario's long-term care and retirement homes, accounting for 45 per cent the province's COVID-19 deaths, according to government data. This grim...
