THUMBS UP – to Dana’s Goldsmithing, who once again this year passed along a cheque on Monday January 19 to Port Perry Hospital Foundation for $8000. This marks 25 years of giving and a total of $138,500, through the charity ornament fundraiser. Of each ornament sold, $5 is donated, therefore a thumbs up to each and every person who purchased one or some!

THUMBS UP – to the 100 Men of Scugog, who kicked off their 2026 campaign in fine fashion on Wednesday January 21 at the Port Perry Legion. Three presentations were made by; Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham, Safe Hope Home and Community Care, with Safe Hope Home being chosen to receive $5500. Congratulations to all.  

THUMBS UP – to our very own curler, Rachel Steel, for representing Port Perry with her Ontario teammates at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, held in Mississauga, in January. Thanks Rachel, Port Perry Proud!

THUMBS UP – to Mark Willes Automotive, as once again this year, he presented Oak Ridges Hospice with a cheque for $2200 from his 5th annual fundraiser, in memory of his dad, Chuck.

THUMBS UP – to McMurtry Law PC as they proudly handed over a cheque in the amount of $22,000 on February 11, to cap off 5 incredible years of the Amazing Race Port Perry. Over the five-year span, teams were privy to 121 challenges, 30 detours, and countless memories, all while raising an amazing total of $96,427 with proceeds donated to Oak Ridges Hospice.

THUMBS UP – WTG boys! Our U18 curling team, Team Fisher, who we, Focus, wrote about capturing the Canada Junior Cup (February 2026), went on to compete in Switzerland against all European teams from February 13-15. Compete they did, they brought home the bronze medal from the Swiss Junior Cup! Congratulations!

THUMBS UP – to Melissa Scott, for representing Port Perry and our local Durham Martial Arts gym, on bringing home the gold medal in her division at the Toronto premiere international jiu-jitsu tournament, held on the February 14 weekend. Melissa is much more than a competitor; she is coach to the next generation and the ultimate role model for our town! 

What a fantastic month of great things happening here in Scugog!