Local News
Georgina Chamber of Commerce provides free rapid COVID-19 tests to local businesses
By: Mike Anderson
The Georgina Chamber of Commerce is offering free rapid COVID-19 screening tests to small and medium sized businesses in Georgina as part...
Additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments opening to expanded eligibility groups
Media Release
Bookings begin Monday, May 10 for residents age 40+, individuals who cannot work from home, individuals with at-risk health conditions and moderate priority...
Vita Verde Refillery helps residents reduce household waste
By: Michelle Poirier
With household waste surging during the pandemic, as more of us order online and use disposables, one local business is doing its...
Sign War sweeps through Georgina
By Michelle Poirier
A sign war is underway between businesses in Georgina, encouraged by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce as the trend spreads throughout Ontario.
The...
LSRCA warns of possible outbreak of invasive moth species in Lake Simcoe watershed
By: Sarah Grishpul
The Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority (LSRCA) advises residents to be on the lookout for an invasive species of moth that threatens...
York Region advancing vaccine eligibility to all adults
Media Release
All York Region residents 18 years of age and older who wish to receive a vaccine will be eligible by the week of...
Local food bank tops $100K target during April fund-raising drive
By Mike Anderson
The Georgina Community Food Pantry raised $102,194, exceeding its goal of $100K, during its #GoodFoodChallenge fund-raising campaign, which ran during April.
"I just...
Lake Drive property owner takes Town to court over building permit dispute
By: Mike Anderson
The Town of Georgina is facing a legal challenge after it repeatedly refused to issue building permits to repair two aging boathouses...
York Region opening approximately 78,000 new COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Media Release
Those age 35+ who live or work in 16 high priority areas now eligible for vaccines
Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York is continuing...
Local garden centre drops no kids in-store policy
By: Mike Anderson
A local garden centre has dropped its controversial policy of prohibiting children inside its store, opting to permit only one shopper per...
