Local News
Town of Georgina extends property tax holiday to soften financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic
By: Mike Anderson
Mayor Margaret Quirk and Town CAO David Reddon approved a series of measures on April 6 to assist residents and local businesses...
Pandemic raises fears for families with loved ones in long-term care
By: Mike Anderson
With more than 50 nursing homes across the province reporting outbreaks of COVID-19, these are anxious times for people with loved ones...
More reductions in bus service for Georgina: York Region Transit
By: Mike Anderson
York Region Transit is announcing further reductions to its bus service in Georgina, effective Sunday, April 5
"With additional closures and more people...
York Regional Forest closed to the public until further notice
By: Mike Anderson
York Region has closed its 21 forest tracts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Georgina, the Metro Rd., Cronsberry and...
Mayor warns people not to visit Town parks, beaches and boat launches this weekend
By: Mike Anderson
With the Town of Georgina’s public parks, beaches and now boat launches closed to residents and non-residents alike, Mayor Margaret Quirk is...
Town of Georgina confirms Sheppard Wharf closed to Snake and Fox Island cottagers
By: Mike Anderson
The Town of Georgina has closed Sheppard Wharf to all boaters, including Snake and Fox Island cottagers as part of its response...
All COVID-19 deaths in York Region are over the age of 70
By: Mike Anderson
While the majority of COVID-19 infections in York Region are aged 55 to 64 (24 per cent) followed by 20 to 34-year-olds...
Town of Georgina challenges community to donate to local food bank
By: Mike Anderson
The Town of Georgina will match each dollar donated by the community to the Georgina Community Food Pantry, up to a total...
Town offers residents a way to save money during pandemic
By: Mike Anderson
They say desperate times call for desperate measures. And not paying your property tax this April could be one of them.
As part...
Statement from York-Simcoe MPP Caroline Mulroney
York-Simcoe MPP Caroline Mulroney:
During this difficult time, the Premier of Ontario and the provincial government have promised to be upfront, open and transparent about...
