Spirit of Tradition: The Power of the Pow Wow
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The Chippewas of Georgina Island Pow Wow took place on the weekend of September 28/29, aligning with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This annual event honors Indigenous culture, history, and the ongoing journey toward healing and reconciliation. Houston Matheson, who traveled from Kingston with his stand, selling orange T-shirts, was thrilled to...
New social club for seniors and retirees readies for fun
By Karen Wolfe A proven model for success was unveiled at the Udora Hall on September 18 when more than 100 people signed in to learn more about Probus—a growing members-only club designed to open up social opportunities for seniors and retirees. The newly founded Brock Georgina Probus chapter was sponsored by the Uxbridge club and will follow the successful Probus...
A Nostalgic Walk Through Time: Pioneer Village Harvest Festival
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley It has been 446 years since the first Thanksgiving was celebrated on this continent. The Georgina Historical Society has been keeping that spirit alive for over forty years with an annual Harvest Festival at the Georgina Pioneer Village. Each year, all the historic buildings come to life with friendly greeters dressed in period costumes. There are always, kids'...
Volunteer firefighters show off their skills at Georgina Fire’s Open House
By Mike Anderson The annual Georgina Fire Department Open House at the Sutton Fire Hall drew more than 600 people on Saturday. Residents enjoyed a free BBQ, kids activities, and a thrilling firefighter relay race. But in addition to the fun and games, there was also an opportunity to learn about fire prevention and public safety. This year's theme was "Smoke Alarms: Make...
Watpool wins WBA title fight at Pickering Casino
By Mike Anderson The atmosphere at the Pickering Casino was electric on Friday night as Pefferlaw's Melinda Watpool climbed into the ring to fight fellow Canadian Natasha Spence for the WBA International Middleweight Title. The packed arena included a large contingent from Pefferlaw, who were there to cheer on their hometown hero. "We're here to show our support. Melinda is from a...
The Learning Cafe: Serving Up Coffee, Snacks, and Hope!
By Angie Sullivan The Learning Cafe, located at the Link community hub on Dalton Road in Sutton, had its grand opening on September 3. This initiative by Routes Connecting Communities Inc. is open every Tuesday and Thursday and was created to give youth the opportunity to gain ‘on the job’ skills. Isaac Colt, aged 19, had dreams of working in architectural...
66-year-old diagnosed with stage 4 cancer finishes marathon
By Mike Anderson It was an emotional moment when Dana Fox crossed the finish line at Sunday's 4th annual Georgina Marathon. Fox, 66, finished the 42.195 km Lake Drive course with a time of 3:56:50, placing tenth in the Male 60 to 69 age group, and 219th over all. But it was not the result that mattered; it was being able to...
Cedar Hedge Music Series reaches new heights!
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The Cedar Hedge Concert Series brought the Virginia United Church to life month after month last year, with music lovers filling the pews to enjoy some of Canada's finest folk musicians. Launched by Matt Large—a bluegrass musician, music presenter, and true folk enthusiast—the series quickly became a must-attend event for fans of heartfelt, homegrown tunes. This year, the Cedar...
Kings Tavern Ride raises funds for Shades of Hope
By: Michelle Poirier On August 25 Kings Tavern hosted the Kings Tavern Ride, an annual motorcycle ride that brings motorcycle enthusiasts together for a day of fun while raising money for a local charity. This was the second annual ride Kings Tavern has run supporting Shades of Hope, a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Pefferlaw which provides emergency assistance and care for injured or orphaned animals....
Georgina Studio Tour: 30 Years of Creativity
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley As the Georgina Studio Tour hits its 30-year milestone, visitors are invited to step into artists' studios, check out their work, and maybe even take home some truly unique creations. This year 43 artists, including 6 newcomers, will showcase a range of artwork across 26 locations—from paintings and sculptures to pottery, quilts, jewelry, decorative glass, woodwork, textiles, fiber...
