Invasive Plant Threatens Lake Simcoe
By Angie Sullivan
Cook’s Bay in Lake Simcoe has been infested with a dangerous invasive aquatic plant known as water soldier. The sharply serrated leaves...
Field to Table: A Taste of Georgina’s Farming Heritage
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Georgina’s Field to Table tour was with us again on 16 August, celebrating more than 200 years of local farming.
The highlight was meeting...
Lucky 13 for the Painted Perch Festival
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Turns out 13 really is a lucky number—this year’s 13th annual Painted Perch Festival was one of the best yet!
“We sold a...
August 10, 2025 Issue
Main Stories:
Town’s development charges going up in September, Town dock could pose risk to environment, Sutton Fair brings summer fun under the sun, Giuseppe’s Sub & Such: A slice of nostalgia on the river.
Aging municipal dock could pose risk to Lake Simcoe’s wildlife and fish species
By Mike Anderson
The Town's main dock in Jackson’s Point Harbour could pose a risk to the "water quality and natural environment" of Lake Simcoe,...
Sutton Fair brings smiles to kids faces
By Angie Sullivan
Perfect weather, record breaking crowds, and screams of joy set the stage for running of the 168th The Sutton Fair & Horse...
Giuseppe’s Subs & Such: A Slice of Nostalgia on the Black River
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Step into Giuseppe’s Subs & Such, and you’re back in the early ’90s — just as owner Joe Dindoust intended. His shelves...
The cost of building a house in Georgina is going up in September
By Karen Wolfe
If you are planning to build a new house in Georgina, be prepared to pay higher development charges.
In 2021, the cost of...
Local seniors building hosts food bank for residents
By Mike Anderson
Paying the weekly grocery bill has become a struggle for many residents at Northview Court, 37-39 North St, a subsidized seniors-only community...
July 24, 2025 Issue
Main Stories:
Sutton Fair serves up summer fun this August, Ward 5 ATV riders to get a ticket to ride all year round, New marina proposed for Pefferlaw, Georgina hosts Cornhole provincial championships, ClearWater’s greatest hits: Tomatoes & Tunes, Local Restaurateurs honoured at The Briars, Pop Goes Bubble Tea offers refreshing flavours