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Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty to do in Georgina this September. Come out to the Cultural Festival or join us for the Georgina Fire and Rescue Services Open House. Get ready for fall by clearing out unwanted items during Bag Tag Exemption Week or at the eWaste event at the Georgina Ice Palace.

The Town of Georgina has released the List of Certified Candidates for Council and School Board Trustees for the municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. 

The official list has been posted on the Town’s website.

The Town will use online voting, along with tabulators, for the 2026 Municipal Election. Online voting will be available from Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. to Oct. 23 at noon. Advance voting takes place on Oct. 10, Oct. 15, Oct. 17 and Oct. 20. 

Erin Ambrose is bringing the Walter Cup to Georgina. The Keswick native and defender for the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) celebrated the Walter Cup championship on May 20, 2026. She will bring the Walter Cup to the Georgina Ice Palace on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Municipal address: 28288 Highway 48, Sutton West, ON
EOI opening date: Aug. 17, 2026
Submissions accepted: On an ongoing basis until the property is sold or the EOI is withdrawn

Development opportunity

The Town of Georgina is seeking non-binding Expressions of Interest from parties interested in purchasing the former Virginia Hall property.

The Town of Georgina is inviting residents to get involved in the 2027 budget process. New this year is the budget engagement platform and the Community Priorities Challenge which provides residents an opportunity to distribute a fictional $100 throughout municipal services based on what matters most to them. This interactive tool allows residents to identify the programs, infrastructure and services they value the most, to inform future planning and decision making.

As a result of the construction on High Street, and the impacts from rerouting traffic through detour routes, the Town is implementing temporary traffic signals at Black River Road and Queen Street. This improvement to the overall traffic management plan will maintain better traffic flow for all, while eliminating long queues for motorists exiting from Queen Street. The temporary signals are planned to be operational on Thursday, Aug. 6. 

Town staff, project partners and stakeholders continue to monitor conditions and make adjustments as necessary.

Planning a trip to the Sutton Fair and Horse Show? The fairgrounds and downtown Sutton remain accessible during the High Street Reconstruction Project. Follow the posted detours and check out the detour map before you go to help plan your route.

There's no shortage of family fun to enjoy in Georgina this August. From outdoor movies and splash-filled water play to the Field to Table event and exploring Georgina Village Museum, there's something for everyone. Get ready to make the most of summer with exciting activities and events all month long.

The Town of Georgina is kicking off the highly anticipated High Street Reconstruction Project. Phase 1 construction will take place on High Street between Dalton Road and River Street, and between West Street and Highway 48.