Town of Georgina Council is inviting you to volunteer as a member of the Cooke’s Cemetery Board. All appointments are for the 2018-22 Term of Council. Current Town board and committee members are encouraged to apply.
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Jul 22
Town of Georgina Council is inviting you to volunteer in the community as a member the Agricultural Advisory Committee. All appointments are for the 2018-22 Term of Council. Current Town board and committee members are encouraged to apply.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
Jul 20
The Regional Municipality of York is continuing to deliver COVID-19 vaccines as quickly as possible.
To improve access to COVID-19 vaccines, beginning Wednesday, July 21, 2021, York Region COVID-19 vaccination clinics will accept walk-ins for both first and second doses for all eligible individuals who live, work or go to school in York Region.
Jul 15
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that 30-40mm of rainfall is forecast for today and through the weekend to early/mid next week. Higher amounts of rainfall may occur in localized areas as a result of thunderstorm activity.
This combined with recent rainfall is posing a risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline.
Lake Simcoe Water Level
Jul 14
The Town of Georgina has received funding of $292,500 under intake 2 of the Province of Ontario’s Municipal Modernization Program. The money will help fund various modernization initiatives throughout the organization.
Jul 13
Please be advised that there is a service disruption to telephone services at the Georgina Civic Centre Municipal Administration Offices, Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre, Georgina Pioneer Village and Archives, and the ROC Chalet.
The Town is actively working to resolve the issue.
Should you need to reach the Town, send an email to info@georgina.ca or use our online web submission form.
Jul 13
Heavy rainfall has caused localized flooding in some areas. Here are some reminders on staying flood safe:
Jul 13
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that conditions are ideal this afternoon and evening for the development of severe thunderstorms. These storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall of 50 mm within an hour.
Jul 13
The safety of all road users in the Town of Georgina is a priority. Residents can help remind the public to be aware of pedestrians by displaying “Please Slow Down” lawn signs on private property. These signs are a way of making motorists more aware of their speed as they travel in residential areas.
These signs are available free of cost to residents who are interested. Visit the ROC roundabout on Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to noon to pick up a sign. One sign per household while quantities last.
Signs can be displayed from April 1 to Nov. 30.
Jul 8
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises showers and thunderstorms are forecast for today in our watershed, capable of producing locally heavy rainfall accumulations of 30-50mm. Higher amounts of rainfall may occur in localized areas.
The forecasted rainfall may result in flooding of low lying areas. All watercourses in our area will experience higher than normal water levels and flows. As a result, local streams and rivers will become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses.