March 24, 2025 Issue
Main Stories:
Buy Canadian movement gains traction in Georgina, Lake Drive one-way construction begins in April, Georgina residents receive King Charles III Coronation Medal, ClearWater Farm Celebrates World Water Day, The Lunchroom opens on High Street
Ontario reports 721 new cases of COVID-19, most of them among those under 60
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 721 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths related to the novel coronavirus.
The province says another 783 cases...
Liberal signs vandalized as candidates make final push before June 2 provincial election
By Mike Anderson
Walter Alvarez-Bardales, the Liberal candidate in York-Simcoe, says his signs have been repeatedly vandalized during the 28-day campaign.
"It was not just one...
Ford rips protesters as he unveils new support for front-line workers
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford announced new raises for frontline health-care workers on Saturday, while blasting anti-lockdown protesters who gathered at Queen's Park for...
Community group fundraising to repair St. James Hall
By Michelle Poirier
The Friends of St. James Hall, a local community group, is holding a yard sale to raise funds to pay for the...
New case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Toronto, health officials say
TORONTO — Ontario’s newest case of the novel coronavirus has now been confirmed as positive, though health officials say her illness is mild.
The woman...
Portraits of Giving 2024 – Honouring Jim Anderson
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
A photograph of Jim Anderson standing proudly on the baseball diamond, bat in hand, says it all. This year's recipient of the...
China cancels ban on shipments of pork, beef products from Canada
OTTAWA — The Chinese government has removed a months-long ban on Canadian pork and beef products that hit farmers hard when it arrived in the midst...
Toys for Tickets: No tickets and a toy drive would be better
By: Tanya Edwards
Starting November 22 and running until December 6, the town’s Toys for Tickets campaign will give residents another way to pay their...
Ontario reports 2,964 new COVID-19 cases, 25 more deaths
Ontario is reporting 2,964 new COVID-19 cases today and 25 more deaths related to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 786 new...