Opinion: Town’s budget process promotes spending, not savings
By Karen Wolfe
The release of the 2024 draft budget calls for a 5.5 per cent increase in taxes. Last year the increase was 6.8...
Local boxer ranked 4th in the world fights at Pickering Casino Resort on Dec...
By Mike Anderson
Pefferlaw's Melinda Watpool continues her bid for a boxing title, after winning her first four fights since turning pro last year.
Watpool's next...
Local cafe owners offer free hot meals to those who can’t afford them
By Mike Anderson
The Elpida Cafe and Roastery in Uptown Keswick is serving up free hot meals to those in need through its new community...
Fill a purse to help women in crisis
By Michelle Poirier
While the 9th annual Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign is coming to an end, there is still time to donate...
First Act Youth Company ramps up for the holidays with Jinglefest!
By Michelle Poirier
First Act Youth Company (FAYC), a professional musical theatre training school for kids and teens, started their first term this September and...
November 10, 2023 Issue
Main Stories:
Scotiabank slated to close after 120 years on High Street,
Town’s draft budget proposes 5.5 per cent tax hike in 2024,
Food bank calls for govt funds to address food insecurity,
Keswick girl inspires new youth road safety initiative,
‘Let’s Dance Around the World!’ fundraiser a hit,
D-Day veteran marks his 78th Remembrance Day
Town’s draft budget calls for 5.5 per cent tax hike in 2024
By Mike Anderson
The Town of Georgina presented its draft budget to council on November 8, which calls for a 5.5 per cent tax hike...
Remembrance: WW2 veteran Jim Parks recalls landing at Juno Beach
By Mike Anderson
Private Jim Parks was 19 when he landed at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944, with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (RWRs).
He joined...
Local food bank calls for government funding to address food insecurity crisis
By Mike Anderson
Faced with soaring food costs and increasing demand, the Georgina Community Food Pantry is calling on York Region and the Town of...
Dancing for a Cause: Georgina waltzes, steps and grooves at ‘Let’s Dance Around the...
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Georgina rocks! But also waltzes, steps and hip-hops!
The "Let's Dance Around the World!" fundraiser for Georgina Cares, held at the ClearWater...













































