Local News
Major outbreak of COVID-19 at Pefferlaw group home: York Region Public Health
By: Mike Anderson
A Pefferlaw group home for autistic residents has experienced a major outbreak of COVID-19 with eleven positive cases, according to York Region...
Town of Georgina lays off 48 part-time employees and students due to COVID-19 closures
By: Mike Anderson
Following the lead of other Ontario municipalities, the Town of Georgina is laying off 48 employees as a result of its COVID-19...
Town of Georgina wants day-trippers to stay home during pandemic
By: Mike Anderson
With the May long-weekend fast approaching, the Town of Georgina would normally be promoting its beaches and parks to day-trippers from...
Mayor of Georgina’s statement on COVID-19
Media Release:
Georgina, ON – The following is a statement from Mayor Margaret Quirk on the COVID-19 pandemic in the Town of Georgina:
“This week marks one...
Pefferlaw couple tests positive for COVID-19 as cases climb to seven in Georgina
By: Mike Anderson
A Pefferlaw couple in their 40s are in self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.
Peter Jimmerskog says you’re never really...
Pefferlaw couple tests positive for COVID-19 as cases climb to seven in Georgina
By: Mike Anderson
A Pefferlaw couple in their 40s are in self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.
Peter Jimmerskog says you’re never really...
Airbnb short-term rentals continue to operate in Georgina despite provincial ban
By: Mike Anderson
Despite a provincial ban on Airbnb and other short-term rentals operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 300 Airbnb stays in Georgina...
Local business brings Easter joy to children in isolation
By: Michelle Poirier
This Easter will be different than most,
due to COVID-19 and social isolation, but one local business is doing what they
can to bring...
York Region Public Health wants you to stay home this holiday weekend
By: Mike Anderson
With York Region considered Ontario's hotspot for COVID-19 infections, the region's top public health official is urging residents to stay home and...
Local businesses are struggling to stay afloat during COVID-19 pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier
Despite the promise of emergency wage subsidies and low-interest loans, many local businesses in Georgina are struggling to pay rent and may...
