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The Town of Georgina, Southlake Regional Health Centre and the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT) have joined forces to improve local health and wellness through a new memorandum of understanding (MOU). Signed during an announcement earlier today that included local MPP Caroline Mulroney, the agreement establishes a formal relationship between the parties around shared goals of improving services for residents in Georgina. 

Summer has arrived in Georgina and with it, plenty of activities and events for the entire family to enjoy. 

Canada Day celebrations at the ROC and Georgina Pioneer Village

Summer is almost here and that means it’s time to celebrate Canada Day. The Town of Georgina’s event takes place Monday, July 1 at the ROC and Georgina Pioneer Village from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., ending with a fireworks finale. It will be a fun day full of exciting festivities for the whole family. Enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, inflatables, food and more. The opening ceremonies take place at the main stage at 2 p.m.

The heat is on. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Georgina and all of York Region. A prolonged heat event will begin today. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected through most of the week. Daytime highs through much of the week are expected to be 30 to 35 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 40 to 45.

A tornado watch is in effect for the Town of Georgina and northern York Region. Environment Canada issued the watch which states conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.

In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions

A lot is happening in Georgina in June. From opening day at Georgina Pioneer Village to the Father’s Day swim, there are activities for the entire family to enjoy. 

The Council of the Town of Georgina invites people to volunteer in their community as a member of the following committee. The appointment is for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council. Current Town board and committee members are encouraged to apply.

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee (GAAC)

Update: All waste and recycling collection missed the week of May 20 has now been collected. If residents are still experiencing a missed collection for the week of May 20, please report it to Service Georgina by calling 905-476-4301.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. 

Hazards: 

• 100 km/h wind gusts 
• Toonie sized hail 
• Risk of a tornado 

Timing: 

This afternoon and evening. 

Discussion: 

Thunderstorms will develop along a cold front that will move through the province this afternoon and evening. The main threat will be strong winds and hail. However, a tornado will also be possible.