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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
