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

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee (GEDC)

The purpose of the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee is to support, develop and recommend strategies and implementation plans to support and enhance the Town’s Economic Development and Tourism programs. 

The Town’s waste collection contract is up for renewal in 2028. The Northern 6 (N6) municipalities of York Region are preparing to issue a joint Request for Proposal (RFP) for the collection of residential garbage, organics, yard waste and other solid waste. 

The Town will begin seasonal removal of the multi-use pathway along Lake Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Work will move west to east from Civic Centre Road to South Drive. During this time, residents can expect temporary lane closures, brief delays, and should follow signage and directions from work crew personnel.

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The Town of Georgina is paying tribute to fallen volunteer firefighter Randy Bush by naming a street in his honour. Randy Bush Crescent will be located off the Queensway, north of Church Street within the Ballymore subdivision. 

October is a beautiful time of year in Georgina. The air is crisp and there are lots of fun activities for the whole family to celebrate Halloween and the harvest season. 

The Civic Centre and all Town facilities will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Many Town services are available online at your convenience. Visit georgina.ca/OnlineServices to see what’s available.

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPW) for more than 100 years – to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely. Fire Prevention Week takes place from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11, 2025.

The Town's collection contract is up for renewal in 2028. Your input will help shape how waste and organics collection is delivered in the future. 

Join us for a public consultation session on Tuesday, Sept. 23, two locations – 

• 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Link, event hall
• 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Multi-Use Recreation Complex, multi-purpose room A

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As students throughout Georgina return to school, streets and bus routes will be busier than usual. The Town is reminding everyone to stay alert and plan ahead for a safe start to the school year. 

Summer may be ending soon but there is still a lot to do in Georgina in September. Come out to the first-ever Cultural Festival or join us for the Georgina Fire and Rescue Services Open House. You can also get ready for fall by clearing out your unwanted items during bag tag exemption week or at the eWaste event happening at the Georgina Ice Palace.