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Georgina Fire and Rescue Services has received a $29,527 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to ensure first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community members and themselves safe. The grant will be used to purchase a Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS) for Rescue 189, allowing the department to improve and maintain communications during an incident. 

Due to the construction of the replacement Civic Centre, the current visitor parking will no longer be available as of Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

The following changes have been made to accommodate visitor parking –

Due to the potential for rain in the forecast, tonight's Starlight Cinema night has been moved to the Georgina Ice Palace, blue pad and the start time has been changed to 8 p.m. 

Join us tonight, Thursday, Aug. 8, for the first Starlight Cinema Night movie – Back to the Future.

Bring blankets, popcorn, chairs, friends and family and enjoy this iconic film on the big screen indoors. To see all the dates and what movies are playing, visit georgina.ca/StarlightCinema.

There are plenty of activities and events for the entire family to enjoy in Georgina. From movies and water play to the Field to Table event and skateparks, August is going to be fun!

Update July 24, 2024 - please note, the Town's online recreation registration portal is now fully functional. Thank you for your patience. 

The Town's online recreation registration portal is experiencing technical difficulties and is unavailable. People looking to register for programs can still do so by contacting Service Georgina at 905-476-4301 or emailing info@georgina.ca. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

Please note registration is not required for drop-in programs. 

The east entrance to the Peter Gzowski (Sutton) branch of Georgina Public Library and parking lot are now closed. Until Monday July 22, 2024, library and pool patrons are asked to use the west entrance to the school. 

As of Monday July 22, pool patrons will be able to use the regular north entrance, while library patrons will be asked to use the north St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School entrance to access the library.

A water meter replacement program is taking place in Georgina starting the week of July 22, 2024. 

The approximately 525 affected homes will be notified by the Town. The affected streets include High Street, Lake Drive South, Adeline Drive, Aleah Crescent, Atherton Crescent, Elmdale Avenue, Glenwoods Avenue, Hollywood Drive, Irene Drive, Kenwood Avenue, Lakeview Boulevard, Laurendale Avenue, Lancaster Court, Miami Drive, Parkwood Avenue, Pasadena Drive, Patchell Crescent, Annshiela Drive, Terrace Drive, The Queensway South, Walter Drive and Tampa Drive. 

Before you head to one Georgina’s many beaches, be advised that York Region has posted advisories at several beaches due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.

A heavy rainfall warning is in effect for Georgina and all of York Region. Periods of heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Beryl have moved into the area. The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority says widespread flooding is not expected, however, the possibility for flooding in various low-lying areas of the watershed exists.

Here are some reminders on staying flood safe:

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC) are forecasting that the remnants of Hurricane Beryl will bring heavy rainfall throughout the Lake Simcoe watershed early Wednesday and continue into Thursday. The total rainfall amounts are forecast to be in excess of 50 mm. Although soil conditions are dry within the watershed, intense downpours may produce significant localized runoff.