Udora’s historic general store now sells booze
By: Mike Anderson Built-in 1860, and converted into a general store in 1895, the Udora General Store is one of the oldest operating general stores...
Canadian players return home from world juniors after winning gold
TORONTO — Canada captain Barrett Hayton had the honour of being the first to raise the world junior championship trophy before letting his teammates have their turn. After...
Why a hug a day could keep the doctor away
By: Tina Novotny The digital age offers enhanced human connection, but many say we’ve lost the common touch – literally. Tara Graves wants to do something...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
