Georgina residents are set to benefit from a new Advanced Care Centre following a partnership between Southlake Health and Treasure Hill. The community-based health facility will be located at the southwest corner of Woodbine Avenue andOld Homestead Road, bringing enhanced healthcare services closer to home. Officials say the project marks a major milestone made possible through collaboration between the Town of Georgina, Southlake Health, the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team and Treasure Hill.

Newmarket’s Curbside Giveaway Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, as part of Waste Reduction Week. Residents can leave gently used items they no longer need at the curb, marked “FREE,” for others to take. The event aims to reduce waste by keeping usable items out of landfills. All unclaimed items must be removed from the curb by 5pm.

Police are reminding drivers to prioritize student safety, especially as the colder months approach. Motorists are urged to slow down, give school buses plenty of room and watch for children getting on or off the bus or crossing the road. Drivers who fail to stop for a school bus risk putting lives in danger and could face a $400 fine, police warn.