Tag: PSW
Former Ward 4 Councillor Ken Hackenbrook dies at 87
By Mike Anderson
The Town of Georgina lost a valued community leader, neighbour and friend with the passing of Ken Hackenbrook on March 5.
A long-time...
Most public schools in Georgina fail to meet provincial math standard
By Mike Anderson
The 2024-2025 provincial math test results released on December 3 by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), which administers standardized testing...
Georgina’s public schools fare poorly on provincial math tests
By Mike Anderson
According to the results of 2023-2024 provincial math tests released last month by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), which administers...
Residents raise concerns about the safety of new bike lanes on...
By Mike Anderson
Residents are raising concerns on social media about the safety of new bike lanes installed along Highway 48, with some calling them...
Keswick youth set to perform at CNE’s Rising Star Competition
By Mike Anderson
Twelve year-old Idara Udom from Keswick will perform at the CNEs annual Rising Star Competition, held on the International Stage at the...
Liberal signs vandalized as candidates make final push before June 2...
By Mike Anderson
Walter Alvarez-Bardales, the Liberal candidate in York-Simcoe, says his signs have been repeatedly vandalized during the 28-day campaign.
"It was not just one...
Premier Doug Ford commits to keeping pandemic pay bump for PSWs...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised Monday to maintain a wage increase brought in for personal support workers during the pandemic but didn't say how...
Family caregivers at Georgina’s LTC homes must wait for COVID-19 vaccines
By: Mike Anderson
Christmas came early for Robin Dowdall, a personal support worker (PSW) at the River Glen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton.
On December 23,...
Public health reports second COVID-19 outbreak at Keswick’s Cedarvale Lodge
By: Mike Anderson
Cedarvale Lodge is in lockdown again after two residents tested positive for COVID-19, according to York Region Public Health.
“We can confirm an...
Local schools find new childcare partners as school year approaches
By: Michelle Poirier
Kinark Child and Family Services announced in June that after 25 years, it would not be returning to provide childcare in Georgina.
Kinark's...
