Artisanal sandwich shop opens in Sutton
By Mike Anderson If you fancy a Philly cheesesteak, lobster roll or a Cubano sandwich for lunch, you now have a go-to place in Sutton. Speak Easy Sandwich Co. opened its doors at 118 High Street on March 15, debuting its selection of handcrafted sandwiches ranging from $15 to $21 with a side included. According to owner Regan Irvine, it's already a...
Seven-year-old chess whiz heads to championship
By Michelle Poirier Bruce Braund, a grade 1 student at Keswick Public School, is headed for the Canadian Chess Challenge Ontario Championships after qualifying during the Optimist Club of Keswick’s chess tournament earlier this month. Bruce will compete at the 2024 Chess Challenge held by the Chess'n Math Association on April 21, at the Mississauga Convention Centre. Alicia Braund, Bruce’s mom, said...
Chamber’s Women in Business Conference empowers female entrepreneurs
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Georgina's entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly at the Wonder Women: Women in Business Conference, held on International Women's Day, March 9, at The Link in Sutton. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the full-day event with keynote speakers, panel discussions and workshops organized by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, provides support and inspiration for women in business. “Georgina lacks a...
Skills Training Centre offers free seminars for entrepreneurs this month
By Mike Anderson With Canadian business insolvencies hitting a 19-year high, it's probably a good time for new and aspiring entrepreneurs to think about how to bulletproof their business. That's one of the goals of Entrepreneurism in Georgina, a free seminar series hosted by the Skills Training Centre in Sutton. The series is the brainchild of Toronto lawyer Alan Direnfeld, who has...
Georgina’s Multi-Use Recreation Complex opens to rave reviews
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Georgina's Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC), one of the largest projects in the Town's history, opened its doors on March 2. Hundreds of residents showed up for the opening, eager to see the impressive new facility. The Mayor and council were joined at the podium by York Simcoe MP Scot Davidson, Andrew Frontini, the project's architect, and Town staff, including...
Small Town, Big Sounds: Cedar Hedge Music Series Hits a High Note!
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Where to catch world-class Canadian musicians? Look no further than Virginia! Matt Large, a bluegrass musician and music presenter, launched the Cedar Hedge Concert Series at Virginia United Church in November, with six concerts planned. As we hit the halfway mark, the series is in full swing. Last Saturday, the Allison Lupton Trio captivated the audience with a blend...
Taste of Georgina culinary event gears up for its biggest year yet
By Michelle Poirier Taste of Georgina returns for its fourth year, offering diners a variety of prix fixe menus at 16 local restaurants. The culinary event, organized by the Town of Georgina, runs between February 23 and March 7. Cristina Liu, the Town's Marketing and Promotions Coordinator, says it helps promote Georgina's restaurants, especially during the slow winter months. "By bringing the...
Good Food Collective seeks sponsors for its community lunches
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley With each delicious meal served, The Good Food Collective continues to grow. Last year, it served more than 7,000 affordable community lunches at the Link. That's more than 130 per week—a far cry from the 35 meals it first served when the program began in 2021. Each Wednesday, people "pay what you can" for a delicious, nutritious meal made...
Expect thought-provoking exhibits, great workshops and kid-friendly art camps from GCAC in 2024
By Mike Anderson The Georgina Centre for Arts & Culture (GCAC) launched its first major exhibition of the year on January 20, with an eclectic drawing and sculpture show that appeals to both art and movie lovers. The Drawing & Sculpture Show, from January 20 to March 3, features the work of Olexander Wlasenko, who creates large-scale charcoal drawings of scenes...
SnoFest returns to the ROC
By Michelle Poirier SnoFest returns to the ROC on Saturday, February 3 with a lineup of activities for the whole family. “In Georgina we don’t run from winter – we celebrate it! SnoFest is an excellent way to spend an afternoon with family and friends doing all kinds of fun, free activities,” Mayor Margaret Quirk said. “With ice carving demo’s, face painting,...
