Don’t be alarmed: emergency alert system test coming Wednesday
OTTAWA — Don’t be alarmed — it’s only a test.
Provincial and territorial emergency management systems will send test signals to your wireless device Wednesday,...
GCHCC AGM: Residents demand medical clinic be rebuilt
By: Mike Anderson
Although most not-for-profit AGMs are usually sedate affairs, the Georgina Community Health Care Council AGM was anything but.
Held at the LINK...
Georgina’s rural internet speeds are below CRTC minimum: Is YorkNet the solution?
By: Mike Anderson
It's been called "the fourth utility," and is an essential service for most Canadians. But if you live in a rural area...
Ontario government introduces bill to update rules for realtors
TORONTO — The Ontario government has introduced a bill to update regulations for realtors that includes new enforcement tools, rules on business structures, and more disclosure of...
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...
Trudeau pressed to ensure less restrictive assisted-dying law a priority
OTTAWA — Even before he swears in his new cabinet, Justin Trudeau is being urged to ask his new justice minister to move swiftly to make Canada’s...
Ontario high school teachers vote for strike as minister calls for mediation
TORONTO — Education Minister Stephen Lecce called on Ontario’s major teachers’ unions to enter into mediation Monday, as one took another step toward a...
Ontario to open more pot stores in the new year, do away with lottery...
TORONTO — Ontario’s cannabis retail system will be expanded in the new year as more stores will be opened to increase competition and combat the black...
Cedardale Church: The walk to Bethlehem
By: Gord Evans
A winter chill is in the air now, and soon our thoughts will be turning to the Christmas season.
The Walk to Bethlehem...
