Local News
Why a pandemic can’t stop the mighty butter tart
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Opening a new business during a pandemic is not for the faint of heart.
But if your business is baking mouth-watering, gourmet butter...
‘Everything is up in the air’: Local fish hut operators brace for a challenging...
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
As soon as Lake Simcoe freezes, a small 'town' of colourful tents and ice huts appears along its 240-kilometre shoreline. Every winter,...
Two dead, 3 injured after stabbing and police shooting in East Gwillimbury, Ont.
A woman has died and three other people — including two young children — were in hospital following a stabbing in East Gwillimbury, Ont.,...
York Region opens free isolation centre for COVID-19
By: Mike Anderson
York Region has opened a free COVID-19 Voluntary Isolation Centre for residents who can't self-isolate safely from others in their household.
The centre...
‘That’s not how we should be treated’: Local business owners to fight COVID-19 fines...
By: Michelle Poirier
Local business owners are crying foul after being charged and fined for breaking COVID-19 rules.
So far, a total of eight businesses in...
Taste of Georgina coming in February
By: Michelle Poirier
The Town of Georgina's Economic Development and Tourism Division is launching a new culinary event, Taste of Georgina.
"You're invited to experience the...
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...
