Local News
Christmas Bird Count Results: Uxbridge hits new record, Beaverton not far behind!
By: Jay Thibert
For the 121st year, the National Audubon Society has organized the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count across the Western Hemisphere.
This year,...
GTTI Skilled Trades Institute launches in Georgina
By: Mike Anderson
It's not easy to make a midlife career change, let alone during a pandemic.
But for Pat Lamanna, 38, who recently lost his...
York Region shares list of box stores fined over violations of COVID-19 rules
TORONTO — Enforcement of COVID-19 rules is ramping up in the Greater Toronto Area, with several big box retailers facing fines over alleged violations.
York...
Georgina shuts down neighbourhood skating rinks and outdoor recreational facilities at the ROC
By: Mike Anderson
The Town of Georgina has announced that effective immediately it is closing the outdoor skating rink, as well as the toboggan, tube...
Cedarvale Lodge gets Moderna vaccine as caregiver tests positive
By: Mike Anderson
For Lisa Snow, the news that her mother Carolynn would be first-in-line for the Moderna vaccine at Cedarvale's long-term care home brought...
Local seniors struggle with loneliness during lockdown
By: Michelle Poirier
During the Ontario-wide lockdown, Georgina seniors say the hardest struggle they face is loneliness.
Margaret Van Den Hazel, a senior who lives in...
Jericho Youth Services receives Jumpstart Sport Relief grant
By: Michelle Poirier
Jericho Youth Services was selected as one of 668 sport and recreation programs across the country to receive a grant from the...
‘It’s totally unacceptable’: Residents sue Town for damages over Lake Drive land dispute
By: Mike Anderson
A group of Lake Drive property owners have filed small claims suits against the Town of Georgina and its lawyer for lost...
Family caregivers at Georgina’s LTC homes must wait for COVID-19 vaccines
By: Mike Anderson
Christmas came early for Robin Dowdall, a personal support worker (PSW) at the River Glen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton.
On December 23,...
‘It’s been overwhelming’: Local food bank sees demand increase during lockdown
By: Mike Anderson
While the holidays typically see an increase in demand at the Georgina Community Food Pantry, this year the pandemic is making the...
