Local News
Resident with COVID-19 walks out of group home as more community care settings report...
By: Mike Anderson
Earlier this week a male resident walked out of his group home in Queensville to visit his mother in Toronto.
The problem...
Georgina Council approves emergency grants for struggling local businesses
By: Mike Anderson
On April 22, Georgina Council unanimously approved an emergency grant program for local businesses struggling to stay a float during the COVID-19...
Georgina Council approves emergency grants for struggling local businesses
By: Mike Anderson
On April 22, Georgina Council unanimously approved an emergency grant program for local businesses struggling to stay a float during the COVID-19...
Routes offers phone call service for residents feeling isolated during the pandemic
By: James Burrows
When you're anxious there's nothing better than hearing a friendly voice at the end of the phone.
That feeling of being connected...
Captain Cernel brings magic to movie night with home delivery popcorn
By: Michelle Poirier
After bringing movie magic to Georgina for 22 years through The Gem Theatre, RJ Gorman, a.k.a. Captain Cernel, is now on a...
York Region reports spike in COVID-19 cases as Georgina’s active cases rise to 17
By: Mike Anderson
Georgina’s total confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 4 to 17 active cases on April 20, with institutional outbreaks in community care...
New Leaf dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks at four group homes
By: Mike Anderson
New Leaf, a not-for-profit organization that operates 13 group homes for close to 100 people with intellectual disabilities in York Region, is...
New Leaf dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks at four group homes
By: Mike Anderson
New Leaf, a not-for-profit organization that operates 13 group homes for close to 100 people with intellectual disabilities in York Region, is...
Staff member tests positive for COVID-19 at Keswick group home
By: Mike Anderson
The Christian Horizons' group home in Keswick is the third community care facility in Georgina to experience an outbreak of COVID-19, according...
Families adjust to distance learning as schools remain closed
By: Michelle Poirier
After more than two weeks of teacher-led distance learning, parents, students and teachers are giving it mixed reviews.
While overall student engagement is...
