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The Town of Georgina received the Healthy Community Award at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority’s 2026 Conservation Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.

Mayor Margaret Quirk, Regional Councillor Naomi Davison and Town staff attended the ceremony to accept the award, which recognized the Town’s development of its Climate Action Plan (CAP) and its innovative approach to connecting climate action with the protection of Lake Simcoe.

Phone service has been restored at the Civic Centre and Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre.

Residents can always reach the Town by email at info@georgina.ca.

Thank you for your patience. 

The Civic Centre is currently experiencing a phone service disruption. We are working to restore service as quickly as possible. In the meantime, contact the Town by email at info@georgina.ca. 
The Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre is also experiencing a service interruption its phone lines. If you have an urgent concern with a stray cat or dog, email animal-control@georgina.ca. 

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

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. The Georgina Chamber of Commerce will also be providing a Shop Local gift basket for each winner.

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.