News

The heat is on. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Georgina and all of York Region. Daytime high temperatures reaching near 31 degrees Celsius with humidex values in the upper thirties are expected today and tomorrow.

Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

The lap pool at the Georgina Leisure Pool will be closed today, July 19, until 5 p.m.

Registered participants will be contacted about the closure.

The beach and therapy pool programs are still running today.

Looking for bag tags? They are now available at more retail locations throughout Georgina, as well as at the Civic Centre and all three branches of Georgina Public Library. Note that not all retailers sell the large item tags. The full list can be found at georgina.ca/WasteandRecycling.

The Keswick Dog Park, located at 685 Lake Dr. South, will be closed today and tomorrow, July 13 and 14, for construction work. The Town is installing some tile drainage to address the wet areas in the park.

We thank you for your cooperation.

A water meter replacement program is taking place in Georgina starting the week of July 11, 2022. The approximately 380 affected homes will be notified by the Town. The affected streets include Lake Drive South, Hollywood Drive, Miami Drive, Annshiela Drive and Tampa Drive.

These meters have reached the end of their lifecycle and a mandatory replacement is required. The Town is working with Neptune Technology Group to complete the replacements and these staff will be carrying photo ID badges.

Georgina, ON – Georgina Fire and Rescue Services is pleased to announce it has been awarded grain rescue training and equipment by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), in partnership with G3, a grain-handling company with a port terminal facility in Hamilton.

The Town of Georgina is assuming ownership of the Pefferlaw Dam. Council has endorsed the decision that will see the ownership of the dam transition from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority to the Town effective June 30, 2022. 

Summer has arrived along with heat and humidity. Maximum temperatures will reach the low to possibly mid-thirties (degrees Celsius).

Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

The Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury have partnered to review fire and emergency services. A survey has been created to get feedback from each community to help plan the future of the fire service. Complete the survey and share your thoughts on the mission statement, vision statement and guiding principles. The survey will be open until the end of July.

Virtual public session

The Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury are excited to announce a partnership with York University’s YSpace on the expansion of YSpace programming into northern York Region. The two-year Business Incubator/Accelerator project will support entrepreneurs and accelerate economic growth during the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.