Local News
York Region expanding second-dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments for eligible individuals
Media Release
Beginning Monday, June 14, 2021 individuals who live, work or attend school in York Region and who received their first dose on or...
Neighbours turn their street into a tribute to 215 lost children
By Mike Anderson
When Steven Loweth and his partner Lionel Ketola, both United Church Ministers, heard the news that the remains of 215 children were...
Town evicts Pefferlaw duck family
By Karen Wolfe
Seven Pekin ducks, which have grown up on the Pefferlaw River and were hatched in a kindergarten classroom, have come under the...
Town announces wheelchair friendly swing at The ROC
By Michelle Poirier
On June 1, during National AccessAbility Week, the Town of Georgina announced the installation of the Freedom Glider, an accessible swing made...
Watch for turtles on roads as nesting season begins
By Michelle Poirier
Turtle nesting season has begun and residents are asked to keep their eyes on the road to avoid injuring female turtles that...
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...
