Town promotes inclusivity with new rainbow pride crosswalk
By Michelle Poirier The Town of Georgina held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Rainbow Pride crosswalk that promotes inclusivity on November 27. The crosswalk is...
First night of Chanukah celebrated in Keswick
By Rabbi Yossi Vorovitch Sunday night marked the first night of Chanukah with the the annual Menorah lighting taking place in Keswick organized by Chabad...
Christmas has arrived at The Briars
BY Michelle Poirier Christmas has come early at The Briars Resort and Spa in Jackson's Point, as it opens its first Christmas Festival on November...
Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign in final stretch
By Tina Novotny While the world is happily putting the COVID-19 crisis in the rear-view mirror, domestic violence activists are calling attention to the pandemic’s...
Pefferlaw Lions poster contest inspires kids to think about peace
By Mike Anderson While November is the month we remember our veterans and their sacrifice, it's also the month that children around the world submit...
Residents are getting out and connecting thanks to the QuestBus
By Michele Poirier The QuestBus is gaining popularity, with many successful trips completed and others in the works, after the program faced roadblocks during the...
Sutton Curling Club gets boost from Ontario Trillium Foundation
By Mike Anderson The Sutton Curling club has installed new safety equipment, including tap payment devices, automatic door sensors, hand dryers and contactless plumbing fixtures...
Waabgon Gamig First Nation School wins trophy for summer reading program
By Michelle Poirier Students attending Waabgon Gamig First Nation School on Georgina Island won the Georgina Public Library's coveted Top School Trophy for the 2021...
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...
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...
