Pefferlaw Lions challenge other service clubs to donate to Food Pantry
By Mike Anderson
Dave Harding, past president of the Pefferlaw Lions, has a message for other local service clubs. He's challenging them to raise funds...
The Connors Brothers release ‘Family Album’
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Connors Music is a family-run business in the heart of our community. In this remarkable family, everyone has musical talent, and over...
Virginia United Church hosts folk, blue grass, and gospel music series
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Nothing says ‘community’ better than a bunch of folks clapping, stomping, and sharing good vibes together through the magic of music. Teilhard Frost,...
November 24, 2023 Issue
Main Stories:
Keswick cafe owners offer free hot meals to those who can’t afford them,
Watpool to fight at Pickering Casino Resort on December 2,
Fill a purse to help women in crisis,
First Act Youth Company ramps up for the holidays
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












































