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A water meter replacement program is taking place in Georgina the week of July 10, 2023.

The 620 affected homes will be notified. The affected streets include High Street, North Street, Middle Street, King Street, Lake Drive East and South, Adeline Drive, Canal Street, Carness Crescent, Hollywood Drive, Irene Drive, Lakeview Boulevard, Laurendale Avenue, Lancaster Court, Miami Drive, Pasadena Drive, Annshiela Drive, Terrace Drive, Thornlodge Avenue, Walter Drive, Winnifred Drive and Tampa Drive.

The heat is on. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Georgina and all of York Region. Daytime high temperatures will be in the high 20’s and low 30s with humidex values in the high 30’s and low 40’s through Thursday.

Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

The Canada Day long weekend is almost here. If you’re planning to visit one of Georgina’s beaches and waterfront parks this weekend, there are a few things to remember besides the sunscreen.

Please follow the rules of the park and beach to ensure everyone has a positive and safe experience.

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that Environment Canada has a special weather statement in effect for our area. Slow-moving showers or thunderstorms are expected today across the region and some areas may receive significant rainfall amounts of 30 to 50mm.   

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being held on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 2 p.m. to mark the reopening of the revitalized Uptown Keswick Parkette. Located at 2 the Queensway S., this project has turned an underused urban parkette into an inviting and inclusive space for the community and local businesses.

Keeping the Georgina Leisure Pool safe and healthy for all to enjoy. Wondering what’s happening at the pool? It will be closed for maintenance from Saturday, June 24 to Thursday, June 29. The pool will reopen on Friday, June 30 with regular programming.

During the disruption, the pool will be drained, scrubbed and inspected. Once completed, the pool will then be refilled, heated and chemically balanced.

We thank you for your patience during this time and we look forward to seeing everyone once we reopen.

York Region is on a mission to bridge the digital divide. We’re excited to join YorkNet, a York Region corporation, at its information session to share an update on activities related to high-speed Internet access in Georgina.

Join us on Sunday, June 25 at 2 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the revitalized Uptown Keswick Parkette.

Come out and see the new art installation celebrating indigenous culture. The steel sculpture, Nanabush, is a shape-shifting spirit guide manifesting as a tornado with the head of a rabbit.

The park updates also include a new multi-purpose shelter, accessible seating throughout, a hardscape plaza and gathering space.

Residents attending the event can park in the Canada Post parking lot. 

Summer is almost here and that means it’s time to celebrate Canada Day. The Town of Georgina’s event takes place Saturday, July 1 at the ROC 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. Visit georgina.ca/events for more information.

The following is a statement from Mayor Margaret Quirk:

“The Town of Georgina is committed to finding efficiencies, streamlining processes and ensuring Georgina maintains its unique identity while also having a voice in decisions that impact our community.

Learning of Mayor Scarpitti’s opinion to amalgamate all of York Region into one large city, I don’t see how a smaller community like Georgina, in amongst much larger populations, would see all the benefits that are being claimed.