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The Town of Georgina is launching a giveaway to promote shopping local and supporting High Street businesses during the High Street Reconstruction project. 

Starting Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, anyone who spends $10 or more at any High Street business can enter a weekly draw to win a $100 gift card redeemable at the participating High Street business of their choice. 

Draws will be held each week until Nov. 22, 2026. All contest entries with a $50 receipt will be automatically entered into the $250 grand prize draw.

Join the Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre for its Annual Adoption Open House and Silent Auction on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

Residents are invited to visit the shelter, meet animals available for adoption and learn more about the work that goes into caring for animals in the community.

Event activities:

Join us for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at the Georgina Civic Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. The event will include speakers, smudging and a flag raising.

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.