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20-storey condo tower on Cook’s Bay gets green light
By Mike Anderson
The Cook's Bay shoreline will look radically different after a proposed 20-storey condo tower, initially rejected by the Town of Georgina, was...
Sutton BMO branch slated to close in February 2026
By Mike Anderson
A year after Scotiabank closed its doors on High Street, the Bank of Montreal (BMO) is following suit, announcing it will close...
Province offers support to small businesses, farms and non-profits impacted by ice storm
By Mike Anderson
Farms, small business and non-profits in Georgina have until October 31 to access a provincial financial assistance program for damages incurred during...
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...
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,...
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...
Ward 5 ATV riders to get a ticket to ride all year round
By Karen Wolfe
Council for the Town of Georgina has decided to convert an ATV pilot project, that allowed winter ATV access to the lake...
New marina proposed for Pefferlaw
By Karen Wolfe
Pefferlaw area residents are eagerly awaiting a special council meeting on Wednesday, July 30 when the detailed plans for a new 307-slip...
New Sutton Cenotaph slated for October 2025
By Mike Anderson
Walter Mackey, recovering from lower back surgery, can no longer carry the Canadian Flag as a member of the Sutton Legion’s colour...
BeBot the Robot Spotted Cleaning Up Lake Simcoe Shoreline
By Angie Sullivan
The BeBot, a litter cleaning robot, made his debut performance right here at Sibbald’s Point Provincial Park on Monday, June 23. The...