Storm damage Heidi Riedner     Georgina Advocate By Heidi Riedner  Following the tornado that touched down in the Port Bolster community this past weekend, the Town of Georgina Fire Department would like to remind all residents and businesses of the importance of being prepared for all types of emergencies. “We have experienced two major weather-related emergencies so far this year; an ice storm that affected much... [read more]

      Georgina Advocate By Heidi Riedner  Multisport Canada’s Ontario Women’s Triathlon will run a leg in Georgina at De La Salle Park Sept. 10. “We want the event to be safe, fun and completely approachable for everyone, whether they have participated in an event before or are a first timer,” honorary race director and triathlete Paolina Allan said. Athletes will swim in Lake Simcoe, bike through the flat to gently rolling... [read more]

  De La Salle beach in Georgina Georgina, -May, 21-2016, Roches Point, On, May, 31, -De La Salle beach, on Victoria Weekend.   Georgina Advocate By Heidi Riedner  A comprehensive review of the town's major waterfront parks and beaches was floated after a verbal update at council last week regarding various issues piling up with the people flocking to play in Georgina on summer weekends. The verbal report confirmed what area... [read more]

  Paddling up Maskinonge Contributed photo Lorrie Mackness, chair of the Maskinonge River Recovery Project committee, hit the water with Gudrun and Grace to celebrate improved river health and enhanced wildlife habitat.   Georgina Advocate By Heidi Riedner About 40 people hit the water in a dragon boat, canoes and kayaks to tour restoration projects along the shoreline of the Maskinonge River in Keswick during the annual Up the Maskinonge... [read more]

  New cycling and walking trail to link lakes Richmond Hill route Richmond Hill received a funding boost to help create walking cycling trail between Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe Richmond Hill Liberal By Kim Zarzour Construction is set to begin next year on the first phase of Richmond Hill’s portion of the GTA’s proposed lake-to-lake bike and walking trail. Related Stories Markham portion of Lake to Lake... The town... [read more]