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Closures for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  

The following Town facilities will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

• Georgina Gym
• Georgina Ice Palace
• Georgina Leisure Pool  
• Georgina Pioneer Village
• Georgina Sutton Arena  
• Stephen Leacock Theatre and Club 55 Keswick  
• The Link (Link tenant office hours may vary)  

The following Town offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, reopening on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

The Town is experiencing some challenges with its telephone lines. Some incoming calls are not connecting to our phone system despite staff being ready to take your call. We understand the frustration this is causing; we are frustrated too. 

 If you are calling  the Town and your call continues to ring without hearing the telephone greeting, your call is not connecting to the phone system. If this happens, please hang up and try again.

You can also email us at info@georgina.ca.

The Town of Georgina has launched a new economic development website, choosegeorgina.ca. It is a comprehensive resource for talent and businesses considering Georgina as a place to call home, and for existing businesses looking to expand.

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services is teaming up with Co-operators, the Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners, and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign – Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire preventionTM. The campaign, which takes place Oct. 8 to 14, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. 

The Town is developing the 2024 budget and wants to hear from you. Georgina passes a budget every year to determine how funds are given out throughout the community. Tax dollars go towards a variety of programs and services which your family relies on and uses every day – from road work and water and wastewater improvements to snow clearing and recreation programs.

The Town is inviting residents to get involved in the budget process and provide feedback:

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that Environment Canada has released a Special Weather Statement forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorm activity in the Lake Simcoe Watershed. Locally heavy rainfall of 30-50 mm is possible.     

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 Friday.

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 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the Lake Simcoe watershed received 34-42mm of rain yesterday. Precipitation totals of 25-40 mm is forecast over the weekend.     

While widespread flooding is not expected, the possibility for flooding in various low-lying areas of the watershed exists.  Watercourses will be flowing higher than normal causing local streams and rivers to become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses. 

Georgina Council has adopted a new Keswick Secondary Plan. This long-range planning policy document will guide future growth and development, investment, and environmental protection within the community of Keswick for the next 30 years.