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The Council of the Town of Georgina invites people to volunteer in their community as a member on one of the following advisory committees. All appointments are for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council. Current Town board and committee members are encouraged to apply.

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee (GAAC)

Today, Council received the 2025 proposed budget, which includes a 2.99 per cent increase for operating expenditures and two per cent increase for an infrastructure levy for a total tax levy increase of 4.99 per cent. The annual infrastructure levy for capital reserves is necessary to ensure the Town can continue to invest in the capital infrastructure that residents rely upon. Georgina’s water and wastewater budget includes its own costs, as well as the water and wastewater costs billed by York Region.

Enjoy a safe Halloween Georgina. Please use extra caution as a pedestrian to be aware and visible, and slow down and use extra caution while driving. Here are some more great safety tips from York Regional Police:

Whether you are looking to get in the holiday spirit or find a new way to help make a difference in the community, there are many opportunities to enjoy the season and get involved in Georgina this November. 

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) for a special opportunity to meet Shannon Westlake, an Olympic athlete in the 50m rifle. 

Learn about hometown sports hero Shannon’s inspiring Olympic journey and grab an autograph. 

Help celebrate her remarkable accomplishments. 

To learn more, visit georgina.ca/events.

UPDATE - GFL has finished for the evening and will resume collection in the morning. Thank you for your understanding.

The Town of Georgina, alongside local organizations and business stakeholders, is announcing events from Oct. 21 to 25, 2024, in celebration of Small Business Week. This initiative highlights the invaluable contributions of small businesses that form the backbone of Georgina's economy.

Sunkist Road at Highway 48 will be closed for two days starting Oct. 7, to install a culvert underneath the existing roadway. 

Detour signage will be posted and road access will be allowed for local residents and emergency vehicles. Drivers can use Burnie Road and Sunset Beach Road to access Highway 48. 

Stay informed about local road closures at georgina.ca/DisruptionsandClosures.

The Town of Georgina is proud to announce its selection as one of four host communities for the 2025 Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Regional Professional Development Events. Each year, EDCO opens a call for regional community hosts, and through a careful selection process, four communities are chosen to host these significant events. Along with Georgina, the 2025 regional events will be held in Sudbury, Rideau Lakes and Brantford.

On Sept. 30, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Town of Georgina, in partnership with the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, will hold a flag-raising event at the Civic Centre. Residents are welcome to attend this event commemorating the tragedy of residential schools in Canada and their continuing impact on Indigenous communities.