York Region puts kibosh on seniors Xmas dinner plans
By Mike Anderson Residents at Keswick Gardens, a 120-unit seniors apartment building run by Housing York Inc. (HYI), may have to forgo their annual sit-down Christmas dinner again this year. "They're not very happy; they look forward to the Christmas dinner," said Jean Harper, President of the building's Friendship Club Committee. "People are just basically staying in their apartments. It's been very...
Georgina Marathon attracts more than 600 runners
By Mike Anderson Despite gusting northwest winds, intermittent rain and temperatures hovering around 11 degrees Celsius, 636 runners took part in the inaugural Georgina Marathon and Half-Marathon held on Sunday, October 17. The race course stretched along the westbound lane of Lake Drive from De La Salle Park past North Gwillimbury Park and back again for the 21.1 km half marathon....
The annual Hawkins Halloween Haunt Food/Toy Drive is back
By Michelle Poirier Every year Laurie Carriere and her family decorate their home on Hawkins Street with some fun displays to entertain the community over the holidays, and they ask for donations in return. The annual Hawkins Halloween Haunt For Hunger runs until October 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. nightly, weather permitting, at 9 Hawkins Street in Sutton. You can...
NHL season kicks off in Canada on Wednesday as Maple Leafs host Canadiens
TORONTO — The puck will drop on a new NHL season tonight for most of Canada's teams — although fans may notice some differences from previous years. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens in the first game of the evening, a return to the tradition of having the two storied rivals open their seasons against each other. It's the...
Open House at ClearWater Farm attracts hundreds of visitors
By Mike Anderson A lovely fall day provided the perfect backdrop for ClearWater Farm's Open House on Saturday, October 2. About 500 people, many of who were visiting the farm for the first time, were able to tour the fields and greenhouses and learn more about sustainable agriculture from the farm's Agripreneurs. There were also workout and yoga classes at the Trading...
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...
