Local News
Volunteer Awards: Georgina celebrates the spirit of giving
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
"You have two hands, one to help yourself, the second to help others," remarked Regional Councillor Rob Grossi, presenting a Volunteer Award...
No danger to public safety after CN freight train derails in Pefferlaw: CN
A CN freight train derailed this morning at approximately 6.45 am in Pefferlaw, Ontario, between Weir's Side Rd and Foresty Dr.
Three CN tank...
Heritage designation comes too late to save Coolmere Lodge from demolition
By: Mike Anderson
Although the town's heritage committee was recommending that Willow Beach's historic Coolmere Lodge be preserved, council took no action to save the...
Georgina avoids dark streets for the holidays. But the cost would give Scrooge a...
By: Mike Anderson
It was a nip and tuck affair, but the town will have new LED holiday decorations up in time for Christmas after...
Toys for Tickets: No tickets and a toy drive would be better
By: Tanya Edwards
Starting November 22 and running until December 6, the town’s Toys for Tickets campaign will give residents another way to pay their...
GCHCC AGM: Residents demand medical clinic be rebuilt
By: Mike Anderson
Although most not-for-profit AGMs are usually sedate affairs, the Georgina Community Health Care Council AGM was anything but.
Held at the LINK...
Georgina’s rural internet speeds are below CRTC minimum: Is YorkNet the solution?
By: Mike Anderson
It's been called "the fourth utility," and is an essential service for most Canadians. But if you live in a rural area...
Many Georgina residents have internet speeds below CRTC minimum: Shawn Nastke
By: Mike Anderson
If you live in a rural area, you probably have lousy internet service.
That means everyday tasks like online shopping, banking, or...
Legal wrangle brewing over Pefferlaw Fire Hall construction delay
By: Mike Anderson
It’s hard to see how Pefferlaw’s new fire hall can be completed before the snow flies this winter.
The $4.5 million construction project...
Georgina at War: Warrant Officer Robert John Wilson, The Royal Canadian Regiment
By: Deb Robert
I am proud to be Canadian because my dad was one of the peacekeeping Canadian soldiers in southern Afghanistan. I am proud...
