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Food vendors approved for two waterfront parks this summer
By Mike Anderson
This summer you can enjoy a hot dog, burger or taco while lounging in your swimsuit at two of Georgina’s waterfront parks.
On...
Council approves $4 million in additional funding for new Civic Centre
By Mike Anderson
On May 8, council voted 5-2 to approve a revised budget for the new 44,600-square-foot Civic Centre.
The project budget, which includes the...
Town of Georgina gives away 2,000 trees for Earth Day
By Mike Anderson
Inclement weather, including high winds and blowing snow, didn't stop hundreds of residents from participating in the Town of Georgina's tree giveaway...
Town gets $1.52 million reward from province for making progress on housing target
By Mike Anderson
The Town of Georgina will cash a large cheque from the province for making "substantial progress" towards its housing target in 2023.
The...
Residents want Georgina Heritage Committee reinstated
By Mike Anderson
A group of concerned residents is calling on the Town of Georgina to do more to protect heritage properties from the wrecking...
Food Pantry hopes to raise $50K during spring fundraising drive
By Mike Anderson
The Georgina Community Food Pantry (GCFP) launched its annual spring fundraising drive on April 2, sending over 1,100 emails and nearly 500...
Feds won’t cover travel costs for D-Day veterans to attend 80th anniversary
By Mike Anderson
With the 80th anniversary of D-Day fast approaching, Keswick resident Rob Cullen is calling on Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) to cover travel...
Big Canoe vows to fight charges, after police bust Indigenous pot shop in Sutton
By Mike Anderson
After his Indigenous pot shop on High Street was raided by York Regional Police earlier this month, Jared Big Canoe says he's...
Town Council passes resolution to address homelessness in Georgina
By Mike Anderson
On March 5, Town Council unanimously passed a resolution to address housing and homelessness in Georgina.
It followed a three-hour special council session,...
Keswick doctor calls for increased provincial funding for family physicians
By Mike Anderson
Dr. Natasha Stribbell, who has been practicing family medicine for the past seven years at the Woodbine Medical Centre in Keswick, is...
