YourTown - Georgina
This podcast celebrates Georgina and all it has to offer. Whether you’re a long-time resident, new to the town, or just visiting, we welcome you to learn more about this town we love.
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YourTown - Georgina
Let's start with "the why."
I believe in community. I believe in the bond that we share as citizens of Georgina. I believe that a sense of community can lead to wonderful things. Tangible things, yes. But it can also just feel good. Let’s be honest, there are enough forces out there that can create division. But subscribing to a community, anchored by your hometown, is about coming together. It’s about inclusion. This podcast is a reminder of the importance of community and it’s my goal to both promote it and make it just a bit easier to sense and to feel.
Episodes
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Join us for another episode of the YourTown - Georgina podcast as we talk about the pride of Georgina: Lake Simcoe. This episode was first recorded in January with additional content added in June. We discuss the importance of the lake to the fabric of our town and to the identity of its residents. We explore the role the lake plays in shaping our community and we share some of our favourite lake memories. We were very excited to be joined by Town of Georgina, Municipal Councillor, Dave Neeson (Ward 3) who shared his passion for the lake and educated us on some of the important efforts underway to protect and preserve its health. Join us in celebrating the lake we love!
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Join us for Part 2 of our interview with Georgina's Annabel Slaight! In Part 2 we learn more about Annabel and her dedication to our town, including her extensive efforts to protect and support Georgina's natural environment. From the Ladies of the Lake and the Ontario Water Centre to the Georgina Book and Clearwater Farm, we'll discover how these efforts have positively impacted the Georgina experience.
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
Join us for another episode of the YourTown - Georgina podcast as we get to know Member of the Order of Canada, and Georgina's own, Annabel Slaight! In Part 1 of our interview we learn about Annabel's journey from an 8-year old publisher (with a distribution of 25 copies!) to the co-founder of Canada's first national children's nature magazine: Owl. This was followed by Chickadee and Chirp magazines and so much more as she worked tirelessly to bring her passion for nature and education to children in Canada and around the world.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Join us for another episode of the YourTown - Georgina podcast as we dive into the Georgina Public Library and the important role it plays in our community. Public Library Board Chair, Bobbi Sabatini, joins us to discuss how libraries contribute to the vitality and health of Georgina, from being an inclusive communal space, to offering a myriad of services that support our town and its citizens.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Join us as we get to know more about Georgina's Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge. We're joined by Shades of Hope founder and board president, Gail Lenters. Gail helps us understand the important work of the Shades of Hope team to rehabilitate injured and orphaned native wildlife in our town.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Join us as we get to know Georgina's Chris Campbell and learn about his local apiary, Hiveshare. In addition to producing and maintaining bee hives, Hiveshare sells products and services throughout Georgina and raises awareness about the importance of, and dangers facing, this very important insect.
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Kicking off YourTown - Georgina. Meet your hosts and discover the motivations behind, and the intentions for, the podcast. Settle in and get a taste of what's in store for YourTown - Georgina