Local News
Petition to cancel aerodrome attracts more than 1,300 signatures
By Mike Anderson
Pefferlaw residents are stepping up their efforts to stop the Baldwin East aerodrome from getting off the ground.
A House of Commons petition,...
Local bakery gives woman with a developmental disability chance to learn on the job
By Mike Anderson
Baking for a living is not for the faint of heart. It's a physically demanding job that requires long hours.
But don’t tell...
GTTI offers free seminar series to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams
By Mike Anderson
It takes a lot of planning to start a successful small business.
Besides having a solid business plan, there are also licensing, taxation...
Sutton Curling Club set to rock this winter
By Mike Anderson
With membership returning to pre-pandemic levels and building and equipment upgrades completed, thanks mainly to Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grants, the Sutton...
Georgina Chess Academy offers kids free lessons and a fun night out
By Mike Anderson
Chess, one of the world's most popular and ancient games - dating back some 1,500 years, takes only minutes to learn but...
Georgina Food Pantry sees spike in demand
By Michelle Poirier
With food costs on the rise, The Georgina Community Food Pantry is experiencing unprecedented demand this holiday season.
As of November, the Food...
Pefferlaw residents rally to fight aerodrome
By Mike Anderson
They're mad as hell, and they're not going to take it anymore.
That was the feeling expressed by many residents who participated in...
Food rescue program provides free groceries for low-income families
By Mike Anderson
With food costs on the rise, low-income families and seniors are turning to a food rescue program in Keswick that provides free...
Purple flag flown at Civic Centre to remember victims of gender-based violence
By Michelle Poirier
The Town of Georgina, represented by Ward 4 Councillor Dale Genge, joined Yellow Brick House and Sandgate Women's Shelter to raise the...
Pefferlaw loses another retailer, as Bodley’s closes after more than 110 years
By Karen Wolfe
It will be a very sad day on December 15 when Dianne Roberts (nee Bodley) and her daughter Cheri McLarty close the...
