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The Town of Georgina is saddened to hear of the passing of former Councillor Ken Hackenbrook. A long-time Georgina resident, Ken dedicated himself to the community through years of volunteer work and leadership. He served as a Georgina Councillor for 20 years, from 1994 – 2014.

Ken supported many local causes, including the Terry Fox Run and the Walk for Alzheimer’s, and was active with the Sunkist Beach Association and the Egypt Hall Board. He was also instrumental in improving safety at Morning Glory Public School, helping secure a turn lane and school-zone lights.

The Town of Georgina is announcing the establishment of the Georgina Sports Hall of Fame. This new program has been created to honour and recognize the achievements of local athletes and sports builders whose dedication and excellence have made remarkable contribution to sport within the community and beyond. 

The Replacement Civic Centre will open to the public for regular business hours on Monday, March 16. Services will continue at the current location until end of day, Friday, March 13. Consistent with the current building, residents can access the Service Georgina counter where a wide range of services are available. There is also a Development Services counter located on the second floor, where residents can access services related to building and planning. 

The Town of Georgina is launching a new Development Tracking System (DTS). This modern, end-to-end digital solution is designed to streamline development processes, improve transparency and enhance the customer experience for residents, builders and developers.

SnoFest has been selected as a top 100 festival and event by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). This prestigious award recognizes excellence in municipal leadership and festival and event partnerships throughout the province. 

The countdown is on for the arrival of spring. Until then, there is still plenty to do in Georgina. From March Break activities and Taste of Georgina to the Link Market – Spring Edition and recreation programs, there is something for everyone.

The Town of Georgina is advancing its commitment to housing affordability. On Jan. 21, 2026, Council authorized a Contribution Agreement with Housing York Inc. (HYI), York Region’s largest community housing provider, which was selected to deliver an affordable housing project that will feature multi-purpose community space in Keswick.   

The Civic Centre will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 18, for regular hours. 
Online and phone services are also available. 
Service Georgina can be reached at 905-476-4301 or info@georgina.ca. Online services can be accessed at georgina.ca/OnlineServices.