Bird count crucial in the face of climate change
By: Tina Novotny The Christmas Bird Count might sound like a family-friendly holiday tradition; in fact, it’s highly important scientific data collection to monitor the health of bird populations all over the Western Hemisphere. Paul and Debra Harpley steward the Sutton Christmas Bird Count, which marked its 33rd year in 2019. The Sutton Count is supported by the Zephyr Society...
Random Acts of Christmas brings festive cheer to York Region families
YRPA Media Release This holiday season will be a bit brighter for people in York Region! Over the past two weeks, York Region Police Association (YRPA) in partnership with the Jewel 88.5FM radio station were on the road surprising families and individuals with much needed gifts and financial support as part of Random Acts of Christmas. “Our uniformed and civilian members...
Wild turkey terrorizes the town of Pefferlaw
By: Tanya Edwards Usually, it's not great to be a turkey around Christmas time, but don't tell that to Lurkey the turkey, the wild turkey that's having a grand old time stalking residents in Pefferlaw. Lurkey has become a local celebrity with folks posting photographs and tracking her whereabouts almost daily on the Pefferlaw - All Things Pefferlaw Facebook group page. But...
Keswick teen delivers Christmas cheer
By: Michelle Poirier Christmas is shortly upon us, and one Keswick teen is doing her best to spread the holiday cheer to those who might be struggling this year. Piper Maggiacomo, 15, has taken it upon herself to create stockings for those in Georgina who are in need of a little extra help. Her desire to help others was prompted by watching...
Volunteer Awards: Georgina celebrates the spirit of giving
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley "You have two hands, one to help yourself, the second to help others," remarked Regional Councillor Rob Grossi, presenting a Volunteer Award of Merit to the Hemmati family, owners of Quick Pizza in Keswick. This family of immigrants, who opened their business in Georgina in 1996, immediately started giving back to the community. They not only...
Rosie’s Barber Shop To Close Christmas Eve
By: Mike Anderson After 31 years of barbering, Rosemary Zammit is hanging up her hair-cutting shears, barber combs and hairdryer for good. Affectionately known as Rosie, her barber shop, in the Driftwood Motel on Dalton Rd, has been a staple in Sutton since 2008 — where folks can get a good, affordable haircut, friendly service, a few laughs, and...
Anne of Green Gables at Stephen Leacock Theatre, Nov 22 – Dec 1
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley "I can give Diana half of my chocolates, can’t I? The other half will taste twice as sweet to me if I give some to her." - Anne Shirley That is a lesson in friendship! Anne Shirley, a beloved redhead from Avonlea, full of dreams and passions arrives at the Stephen Leacock Theatre this weekend in the play...
Cedardale Church: The walk to Bethlehem
By: Gord Evans A winter chill is in the air now, and soon our thoughts will be turning to the Christmas season. The Walk to Bethlehem is a FREE event that will again take place in Pefferlaw, at the Cedardale Church, 471 Pefferlaw Road (York Road 21), one km. South of Hwy 48. The journey begins on Friday, November 22, at 6:30...
Petals & Wings: Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley If you want to feel a warm summer breeze, and need colour therapy on a bleak and gloomy November day, come to the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery. Meadows will surround you and daises will smile at you. You will gasp at the intricate beauty of butterflies: Monarchs, Painted Ladies and other winged marvels. The exhibition, which reminds us...
Cherry’s comments the latest chapter in a controversial broadcasting career
TORONTO — Sportsnet cut ties with Don Cherry on Monday after the veteran hockey commentator called new immigrants “you people” on his “Coach’s Corner” segment while claiming they don’t wear poppies to honour Canadian veterans. It proved to be the last straw in a broadcasting career filled with controversy. Here are some other times when Cherry’s comments caused offence” FEB. 22, 1998 — Cherry criticized Canada’s choice...
