Local seniors struggle with loneliness during lockdown
By: Michelle Poirier During the Ontario-wide lockdown, Georgina seniors say the hardest struggle they face is loneliness. Margaret Van Den Hazel, a senior who lives in...
Alzheimer Society of York Region releases a collection of short stories
By: Michelle Poirier The Alzheimer Society of York Region has released 'Hearts Linked by Courage Honouring Loved Ones and Caregivers on the Dementia Journey', a...
Music plays on even during a pandemic
By: Steeve Chwojko "If music be the food of love, play on," wrote Shakespeare in his famous comedy Twelfth Night. But what if you can't...
Covid Halloween: To trick or treat, or not?
By: Michelle Poirier With Halloween fast approaching and York Region being pushed back to a modified Stage 2, parents have conflicting views on whether they...
Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge seeks donations to fund much-needed expansions
By: Michelle Poirier Work is underway at Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge in Pefferlaw to expand the critical care unit and indoor pens. But, while...
2020 Georgina Studio Tour set for September 26 & 27
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The 2020 Georgina Studio Tour, a perennial favourite with artists and art lovers, will take place on September 26 and 27. The preparations...
The Orchard Beach Open
By: Lorne Hicks As ardent golfers will tell you, there are major tournaments like The Masters, the British Open, and the U.S. Open. And then...
Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign helps women in crisis
By: Michelle Poirier The Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign helps raise awareness of domestic violence and intimate partner violence, all while collecting a...
Portraits of Giving honours Sutton Home Hardware owners Dave and Anita Haynes
By: Michelle Poirier Dave and Anita Haynes, owners of Sutton Home Hardware, have been selected as this year's Georgina honourees for the 11th annual Portraits...
Matthews has OT winner as Leafs rally from 3-goal deficit to beat Blue Jackets
TORONTO — As the seconds drained away on the clock high above the ice at an empty Scotiabank Arena, doubt began to creep into the Maple...
