Local News
Liberal signs vandalized as candidates make final push before June 2 provincial election
By Mike Anderson
Walter Alvarez-Bardales, the Liberal candidate in York-Simcoe, says his signs have been repeatedly vandalized during the 28-day campaign.
"It was not just one...
Town council approves a 33 per cent pay raise for councillors
By Mike Anderson
With local businesses and residents still recovering from the impacts of the pandemic, Georgina council voted 6-1 on May 18 to raise...
York-Simcoe candidates upset over Mulroney’s decision to skip local debates
By Mike Anderson
York-Simcoe incumbent Caroline Mulroney did not attend local all-candidates events last week in Bradford and Sutton, and that has candidates from the...
Georgina Pride Ride returns with more cars and a “gay-rage sale”
By Michelle Poirier
Georgina Pride is ramping up for their third annual Georgina Pride Ride, which takes place on Saturday, June 11.
Leah Sheridan, co-founder of...
Local musician’s family being honoured during Alzheimer’s walk
By Michelle Poirier
The Ainsworth family has been chosen by the Alzheimer Society of York Region to be the honourary family for the IG Wealth...
Ontario Fire Marshall investigating a fatal house fire in Sutton
By Mike Anderson
The Ontario Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of a tragic house fire in Sutton that claimed the life of a 63-year-old...
Spring Fling Half-Marathon a hit with runners, prompting organizers to add 5k distance to...
By Mike Anderson
Last week's inaugural Georgina Spring Fling Half-Marathon, held on Sunday, May 15, attracted more than 430 participants, who endured the plus 25...
Opinion: Georgina council’s 33 per cent pay hike is offensive
By Karen Wolfe
WOW! It seems Georgina council (with the exception of Mike Waddington) has decided that members of the next council deserve a 33...
Country music festival coming to The Briars Resort
By Mike Anderson
The Briars Resort and Spa in Jackson’s Point, with its Victorian gardens and 19th-century buildings, seems an odd place to host a...
Willow Beach couple survive devastating house fire
By Mike Anderson
A Willow Beach couple says they are lucky to be alive after a fire engulfed their home at 753 Churchill Lane last...
