Local News
Shining Water Paddle raises awareness about the health of Lake Simcoe
By Mike Anderson
Despite the threat of an afternoon thunderstorm, three canoes set off from Virginia Beach Marina on June 7 to complete a two-week...
Short-term rental owners charged for violating provincial ban
By Mike Anderson
The owners of two short-term rental accommodations (STRAs) in Georgina were charged last month under the Reopening Ontario Act for operating in...
Province hits pause button on Upper York Sewage Solution
By Mike Anderson
The province officially hit the pause button on the Upper York Sewage Solutions (UYSS) project last week, introducing new legislation -...
Police release images of person of interest following sexual assault in Georgina
Media Release
Investigators with the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit – Sexual Assault Section have obtained images and are seeking assistance to locate a...
Second-dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for York Region residents 70 years of age...
Media Release
Effective immediately, residents born in 1951 or earlier can book second-dose appointments
Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York is continuing to deliver COVID-19 vaccines...
Suspect sought following sexual assault in Georgina
Media Release
Investigators with the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit – Sexual Assault Section are seeking witnesses and assistance to identify a suspect wanted...
Town of Georgina lowers flags to mourn 215 children found buried at former BC...
By: Mike Anderson
Flags at Town of Georgina facilities and at the intersection of Ravenshoe Rd. and Woodbine Ave. were lowered to half-mast on May...
OPP urge boaters to wear life jackets after 32 deaths reported in 2020
By: Sarah Grishpul
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say many accidental deaths on the water can be prevented if boaters wear a life jacket.
Sergeant Dave...
York Region opening approximately 49,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Media Release
Bookings open Tuesday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. for anyone age 12+
Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York is continuing to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to...
Day-trippers mostly a no-show during long weekend
By: Mike Anderson
For the second year running, visitors stayed away from Georgina's beaches during the Victoria Day long weekend.
The combination of less than ideal...
