Local News
“It’s a tricky lake”: Willow Beach couple warns boaters, after spending 16-hours in...
By Mike Anderson
What began as a pleasant day sail to Friday Harbour turned into a life-threatening ordeal for a Willow Beach couple and their...
Residents are getting out and connecting thanks to the QuestBus
By Michele Poirier
The QuestBus is gaining popularity, with many successful trips completed and others in the works, after the program faced roadblocks during the...
Sutton Curling Club gets boost from Ontario Trillium Foundation
By Mike Anderson
The Sutton Curling club has installed new safety equipment, including tap payment devices, automatic door sensors, hand dryers and contactless plumbing fixtures...
Waabgon Gamig First Nation School wins trophy for summer reading program
By Michelle Poirier
Students attending Waabgon Gamig First Nation School on Georgina Island won the Georgina Public Library's coveted Top School Trophy for the 2021...
York Region puts kibosh on seniors Xmas dinner plans
By Mike Anderson
Residents at Keswick Gardens, a 120-unit seniors apartment building run by Housing York Inc. (HYI), may have to forgo their annual sit-down...
Georgina Marathon attracts more than 600 runners
By Mike Anderson
Despite gusting northwest winds, intermittent rain and temperatures hovering around 11 degrees Celsius, 636 runners took part in the inaugural Georgina Marathon...
Public outcry forces Town to backtrack on public tap closure
By Mike Anderson
The Town is backtracking on its plan to shut down all four public water taps in Georgina, electing to keep the tap...
Open House at ClearWater Farm attracts hundreds of visitors
By Mike Anderson
A lovely fall day provided the perfect backdrop for ClearWater Farm's Open House on Saturday, October 2.
About 500 people, many of who...
Alliance Homes set to begin construction at Hedge Road Landing development
By Mike Anderson
Alliance Homes says it will soon begin construction on Hedge Road Landing, its highly anticipated but long-delayed 320-unit housing development near Jackson's...
Georgina Community Food Pantry sees rise in first-time clients
By Michelle Poirier
The Georgina Community Food Pantry is headed into its busiest season from October through December and is facing an increase in new...
