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“On Monday, March 3, 2025 some Council members, including myself, received a letter from a Town resident that proposed the renaming of Balfour Beach to “Gaza Beach.”  Since that letter was sent, this proposal was spread on social media and a number of local residents have expressed their concerns to me about this proposed name change.

I want to make it clear to the residents of Georgina that I do not support this proposal, there is no intention to consider this proposal, and I know that my Council colleagues, including local Councillor Neeson feel the same way. 

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that warmer temperatures and rain is forecast for today, March 4 and tomorrow, March 5, 2025. Daytime temperatures are expected to range between +3 to +8 degrees. Rainfall amounts of 5-10 mm are forecast for today with another 15-20 mm forecast for Wednesday.

While widespread flooding is not expected, the possibility for flooding in various low-lying areas of the watershed exists due to the expected rainfall and melting of the snowpack. 

Here are some reminders for staying flood safe:

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that warmer temperatures and rain is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime temperatures are expected to range between +3 to +8 degrees. Rainfall amounts of 5-10 mm are forecast for Tuesday with another 15-20 mm forecast for Wednesday.

The Town of Georgina has been selected as the winner of the Municipality of the Year Award, presented by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO), for the population category of less than 50,000. 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’s winter maintenance event will be lifted at noon today, Monday, Feb. 24. The significant weather event will also end at the same time. Thank you to all residents for their cooperation and patience. 

For more information on winter operations, visit georgina.ca/snow.

With more than two feet of snow in a week, the Town of Georgina continues its clean up of municipal roads and sidewalks. The Town’s significant weather and winter maintenance events remain in effect. Similar to other Ontario municipalities, Georgina continues to face challenges due to high winds, extreme cold temperatures, equipment and operator fatigue, and limited space to store snow. According to the Baldwin Environment Canada Weather Station, more than 69 centimetres (27 inches) of snow has fallen since Feb 12.

Check the mailbox. Starting the week of Feb. 24, 2025, Georgina households will be receiving an invitation in the mail to complete a citizen satisfaction survey. It asks residents about everything from recreation programs and road maintenance to building permits and the care and upkeep of public spaces.

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, however, progress is being made on many Town projects to start in the spring. These projects, part of Building Georgina, include High Street Infrastructure and Streetscaping Improvements, Lake Drive Improvements – Phase 1, 2025 Road Repairs program, and Replacement of the Old Shiloh Road Bridge.