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October brings a magical feeling to Georgina, with crisp autumn air, colourful leaves and plenty of seasonal fun. From spooky Halloween adventures to family-friendly events, there is something for everyone to enjoy and celebrate the sights, sounds and flavours of fall.

As part of the Alice Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, gas utility upgrades are scheduled to begin on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, and are expected to take approximately four weeks to complete. This work will include the installation of a new gas main along the north side of Alice Avenue and the transition of services on the north side of Alice Avenue to the new main.

The Town will begin seasonal removal of the multi-use pathway along Lake Drive on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. 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. The work should take two to three days to complete. 

Visit georgina.ca/LakeDrive for more information on this seasonal pathway. 

The Queensway South will be reduced to one lane in alternating directions at Miami Drive/Garrett Styles Drive for the duration of Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Remember to slow down, use caution and follow posted signage in construction areas. Thank you for your patience as construction continues.

Learn more about the Queensway South Watermain Renewal at georgina.ca/QueenswayWatermain.

Take advantage of Bag Tag Exemption Week from Sept. 21 to Sept. 24, 2026. 

Georgina residents can put out up to five items without tags. This includes large items such as a couch or dresser. It does not include white goods (such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers, dishwashers) or electronics. 

Find out more at georgina.ca/waste.

The Town of Georgina celebrated the official opening of the new Terry Fox Memorial Park today. It is dedicated to the memory of Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope, an inspiring attempt to run across Canada to raise money and awareness for cancer research. 

Celebrate the unveiling of Georgina's newest community gathering space as the Town officially opens Terry Fox Memorial Park with a ceremonial ribbon cutting today, Friday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. 

Join the Mayor and Members of Council, along with Treasure Hill, special guest Fred Fox, brother of Terry Fox and representative of the Terry Fox Foundation, and Laurie Carriere, organizer of the Georgina Terry Fox Run, for this special event. 

The park is located at 50 Thomas Smith St., which is west of Woodbine Avenue off Old Homestead Road. 

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging is a Superpower.” Fire Prevention Week takes place from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, 2026. 

The Town will use online voting, along with tabulators, for the 2026 Municipal Election. Online voting will be available from Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. to Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at noon. It is available 24/7. 

Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 is Firefighters' National Memorial Day, observed each year on the second Sunday in September to honour firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.

It is a solemn reminder of the risk’s firefighters take every day to protect our communities. As a mark of respect, flags will be lowered at the Civic Centre and Town fire halls. 

The Town of Georgina honours the memories of those who have fallen and expresses its gratitude to all firefighters who continue to serve their communities with courage and dedication.