February 10, 2023 Issue
Main Stories:
Council approves 6.89% property tax hike,
New Civic Centre to cost $50M ($500,000 per employee),
Medical centre with walk-in clinic opens in Sutton,
Black Saturday School brings Black history to life,
Popcorn is the new treat for Valentine's Day
From Blue Box to Art!
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Think twice before you put out your recyclables in the blue box. You might be able to create an artwork with it...
Ontario police forces to focus on education rather than enforcement of new powers
TORONTO — Ontario police forces said Monday that they'll focus on educating the public about following new COVID-19 measures after the government expanded their...
‘It’s beyond appalling:’ LTC residents beg for release from COVID-19 confinement
TORONTO — Residents of Ontario's long-term care homes begged on Tuesday to be allowed outside, saying anti-pandemic restrictions that have confined them indoors for...
Ontario to require proof of vaccination in high-risk settings starting Sept. 22
TORONTO — Giving in to mounting pressure from experts, businesses and political opponents, Premier Doug Ford announced a vaccine certificate system Wednesday that will...
Rise in sudden COVID-19 deaths at home still a mystery, chief coroner says
TORONTO — An increase in the number of COVID-19 patients dying unexpectedly at home without having called for an ambulance is a troubling new...
PM expected to unveil more help for most vulnerable to weather pandemic
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce today more financial support aimed at helping the most vulnerable Canadians survive the COVID-19...
Mayor warns people not to visit Town parks, beaches and boat launches this weekend
By: Mike Anderson
With the Town of Georgina’s public parks, beaches and now boat launches closed to residents and non-residents alike, Mayor Margaret Quirk is...
AGCO Cannabis Store Lottery: Georgina Island FN not among winners
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced this week the results of the First Nations cannabis authorization lottery, which will allow the...
Ontario reports a record 4,183 COVID-19 patients in hospital
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting a record 4,183 people in hospital with COVID-19, including 580 people in intensive care.
That's up from 3,887 in hospitals...