26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, Ontario L4P 3G1
The Stephen Leacock Theatre of the Performing Arts is announcing a series of virtual performances by incredible Canadian artists, in association with Ontario Presents and Oakville Centre. You will have access to amazing livestreamed events, all from the comfort of your own home. Tickets cost $20 each.
March 12 Royal Wood – 8 p.m.
May 8 Whitehorse – 8 p.m.
The Town of Georgina is excited to announce Panattoni Development Company has acquired 200 acres of zoned industrial land at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Glenwoods Avenue in Keswick, which can be readied for immediate development. The site is located three kilometres from Highway 404 in an area that has seen considerable growth.
The Town of Georgina is offering deferrals for the first instalment of the 2021 interim property tax bill for property owners who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible applicants will have their Feb. 26, 2021 instalment deferred until April 26, 2021, meaning no penalty or interest charges. Eligible applicants may also have their quarterly water/wastewater bill deferred penalty free until April 26, 2021 or until their next billing cycle after that.
Check your mailbox. The 2021 Interim Property Tax Bills have been mailed. The 2021 Interim Tax Billing is payable in two instalments on Feb. 26 and April 26.
Payments can be made by –
For more information, see the notice below, call 905-476-4301 or visit georgina.ca/taxes to learn more.
The Town of Georgina is closing the natural outdoor skating rink and the municipally maintained toboggan hill at the ROC, effective immediately. This closure is in response to the latest COVID-19 measures from the Province of Ontario for a minimum of 28 days. The following ROC amenities are closed: the municipally maintained toboggan hill, skating rink and tube and terrain hill.
Council has approved extending COVID-19 business support programs until the end of 2021. The programs include grants, a development application fee rebate and a temporary patio program. To ensure the quick approval of applications, Council also approved the Economic Recovery Team to continue to administer these programs until the end of the year.
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
The Town’s winter maintenance event and snow event have been lifted, effective 6 p.m. on Dec. 27, 2020. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. For more information on winter operations, visit georgina.ca/snow.
With the recent announcement from the province, the ROC will remain closed until the province-wide shutdown is lifted. As a result of the undetermined season, all season passes are being refunded to our clients. Please provide adequate time for staff to process refunds.
As the community continues to grow, Georgina Fire and Rescue Services determined, as part of the Fire Master Plan, to expand the firefighting capabilities for Udora and the surrounding community. In the 2020 budget, Council approved the funds to support this project.
As part of the improvements at the Udora Community Hall, a new 135,000-litre underground fire tank has been installed. This project was carried out by Town staff in partnership with a local contractor to supply and install this much-needed tank.