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Off-duty police officer charged with impaired driving in Georgina
YRP Media Release
York Regional Police has charged an off-duty officer with an impaired-related criminal driving offence.
On Friday, February 14, 2020, at approximately 10:15 p.m.,...
Lake Simcoe Championship Ice Fishing Derby raises record $70,000 for Jumpstart charity
By: Mike Anderson
Former Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Doug Gilmour helped launch this year’s Lake Simcoe Championship Ice Fishing Derby by signing hundreds of autographs,...
Willow Beach inspired play: “That Summer” at Stephen Leacock Theatre until Feb 16
By: Ewa Chwojko
Thirteen-year-old Maggie, a dreamer who lived in a world of novels and poetry, fell in love. Years later, Margaret, now an adult,...
Opinion: Where is federal funding for Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund?
By: Mike Anderson
Despite making a commitment during the 2019 federal election to provide $40 million for the Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund, the Liberals have...
Georgina moves closer to purchasing major snowmobile trail
By: Mike Anderson
Infrastructure Ontario, the provincial agency that owns the Sutton Hill Trail, says its prepared to sell the trail to the Town of...
One man’s campaign to save Bonnie Park
By: Mike Anderson
Despite being branded a “NIMBY” and told to get off his “high-horse,” Paul Brady remains undeterred in his efforts to save Bonnie...
Georgina man arrested for Sutton break-ins: YRP
By: Mike Anderson
James Taylor, 38, was arrested on January 22 for a string of break and enters, including those that occurred in Sutton on...
Lake Simcoe phosphorus levels trending higher: LSRCA Report
By: Mike Anderson
A recent report from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) states that Lake Simcoe's phosphorous loads spiked at 131 tonnes in...
Lack of affordable transportation a barrier for low-income residents seeking medical services
By: Michelle Poirier
The lack of affordable transportation options in Georgina is impacting low-income residents and their access to health care services, according to a...
Udora’s historic general store now sells booze
By: Mike Anderson
Built-in 1860, and converted into a general store in 1895, the Udora General Store is one of the oldest operating general stores...
