Elizabeth May seeks to blow past political pack with platform roll out
OTTAWA — Green Leader Elizabeth May pushed past the political pack Monday by introducing a wide-ranging set of new policy promises while her rivals...
Trudeau seeks to one-up Conservatives with plan on maternity, parental benefits
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau sought to one-up his Conservative rivals Tuesday by promising new parents won’t pay any taxes at all on maternity...
Federal government posts $14B shortfall in 2018-19
OTTAWA — The federal government ran a $14-billion deficit in 2018-19, according to its latest annual financial report, the third year in a row with a...
Pioneer Village Harvest Festival: A Delightful Trip Back In Time
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Our American friends did not invent Thanksgiving; it began in Canada!
In 1578 Sir Martin Frobisher, an English explorer, celebrated the first...
Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is the Liberal Candidate For York-Simcoe
By: Deb Robert
The federal Liberals have chosen their
candidate for York-Simcoe. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux will represent Team Trudeau
in the October general election.
“I’ve been a Liberal...
39 Years Later: Terry Fox still inspires us
By: Deb Robert
A young man traverses the highway, striding with an unwieldy double step and hop. His right leg, crippled by cancer and now...
Georgina Island Cottagers Appeal Chippewa Property Tax
By: Mike Anderson
Georgina Island cottagers are balking at paying new property taxes levied on their leased properties by the Chippewas of Georgina Island First...
Buchner Manufacturing Celebrates 40 Years
By: Tina Novotny
What began as a home installation business has grown into one of Georgina’s leading manufacturers and a major employer during the busy...
GFCC Pilot Project: A Feral Cat’s Best Friend
By: Tina Novotny
Feral and stray cats used to be a significant
problem in Georgina, but over the last few years a group of volunteers have
worked...
Georgina Civic Centre: Not Giving Up The Ghost Yet!
By: Tanya Edwards
Take four people with the same spooky hobby, and what do you get? COPi, Central Ontario Paranormal Investigations.
Glenn and Wendy Laycock...
