Local News
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...
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...
