Vaccination efforts stepped up but caution urged on lifting COVID-19 measures
TORONTO — Health authorities stepped up COVID-19 vaccination efforts on the eve of the first anniversary of the global pandemic Wednesday amid a stubbornly...
Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic rebuild a go in Jackson’s Point
By: Mike Anderson
The rebuild of the Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC) at 21071 Dalton Rd. in Jackson’s Point is finally moving forward.
Health Georgina, the...
Ontario to spend $255 million to address COVID-19 outbreaks in homeless shelters
TORONTO — Ontario says it will give municipalities and Indigenous communities $255 million to address an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in homeless shelters across...
Poor communications undermine trust in Ontario’s vaccine plan: experts
TORONTO — Poor messaging and confusion over who is leading Ontario's response to the pandemic are undermining public trust in the province's COVID-19 immunization...
Proposals to protect Ontario LTC residents rejected as ‘too expensive,’ docs say
A commission examining the impact of COVID-19 on Ontario's long-term care system has heard the government rejected proposals that could have helped protect vulnerable...
Hospice Georgina launches another game of Catch the Ace
By: Michelle Poirier
Game three of Hospice Georgina's Catch the Ace started February 24 with a guaranteed $1,000 jackpot.
Week one of the game had Sheila...
Georgina’s new craft brewery is getting ready to open its doors
By: Michelle Poirier
The final pieces are falling into place for Turkey Shoot Brewing Co. (TSBC) as it gets ready to open its new craft...
P.A.W.S. of Georgina starts annual Cat Spay and Neuter Blitz rebate program
By: Michelle Poirier
Georgina residents can take advantage of P.A.W.S. of Georgina's "Spring Blitz," which offers a higher rebate for residents who have their cats...
Proof of pre-existing illness not required for COVID-19 shot, health minister says
TORONTO — Ontario's health minister says people won't be asked to provide proof of their pre-existing health conditions to access a COVID-19 vaccine during...
COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario long-term care homes saved hundreds of lives: report
Science experts advising the Ontario government say COVID-19 vaccinations in the province's long-term care homes have saved hundreds of lives and prevented thousands of...
