Local News
Eight health care workers test positive as total COVID-19 cases climb to 97 in...
By: Mike Anderson
Eight health care workers - either physicians, nurses or paramedics - have tested positive for COVID-19, according to York Region Public Health.
York...
All Lake Simcoe Conservation areas closed to public
By: Mike Anderson
All conservation areas managed by Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority are now closed to the public, according to a media release issued...
John Sibbald, community leader and champion of the arts, dead at age 92
By: Karen Wolfe
John Drinkwater Sibbald III (1928 - 2020) was a charming friend who had an iconic presence in our community. With a legacy...
First COVID-19 related death in York Region
By: Michelle Poirier
The Regional Municipality of York has had its first death related to COVID-19, a female in her 70s who had recently returned...
COVID-19 effects York Region Transit schedules
By: Michelle Poirier
York Region Transit is making some changes to their schedules effective March 23.
"With the closure of schools, businesses and public spaces, in...
What to do if you think you have been infected with COVID-19
By: James Burrows
If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 the Ontario Government is asking you to immediately self isolate and use the online...
Local food bank sees increased demand due to pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier
Residents laid-off as a result of the
pandemic are beginning to show up at the local food bank, according to
Catherine Cook, Executive Director...
Georgina residents self-isolate to stop COVID-19 spread
By: Michelle Poirier
With public health officials repeatedly urging people to practice social distancing and to self-isolate at home for weeks, it looks like the...
Town of Georgina declares state of emergency over COVID-19 pandemic
By: Mike Anderson
Mayor Margaret Quirk has issued a declaration of emergency in response to COVID-19.
“There is no need to panic, but we do...
Town of Georgina opens Emergency Operations Centre to deal with COVID-19 pandemic
By: Mike Anderson
The Town of Georgina has activated its Emergency Operations Centre but hasn't yet declared a state of emergency, according to Mayor Margaret...
