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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Georgina and northern York Region. The Town has declared a Winter Maintenance Event and a Significant Weather Event. As of noon today, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, parked vehicles must be removed from all Town roads until further notice. 

Check your mailbox. The 2025 Interim Property Tax Bills have been mailed. The 2025 Interim Tax Billing is payable in two instalments on Feb. 25 and April 25.

Payments can be made by – 

Thank you for the overwhelming response to our sweet girl Winter. 

She was found abandoned at the south-end dog park in Georgina. She is safe and doing well and it is the shelter’s hope she will be available for adoption soon. Continue to check back for updates. 

The following is a statement from Mayor Margaret Quirk on the U.S. tariff threat and Buy Canadian – Shop Local:

“In the wake of the United States plan to implement tariffs on Canadian goods, the Town of Georgina continues to support local businesses and is encouraging the community to do the same by choosing to Buy Canadian-Shop Local whenever possible. A motion will be introduced at the Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5 that directs staff to review the merits of a Buy Canadian procurement policy.  

Winter in Georgina is a great time to enjoy all the Town has to offer. From SnoFest to Family Day fun, there is something for every member of the family.

The Town of Georgina is set to begin a significant ice refrigeration upgrade project at the Georgina Ice Palace, with limited spring ice access starting April 28, 2025. This project will address essential improvements to the facility’s refrigeration units to improve overall reliability and operational efficiency.

The Town is working with sports organizations and rental groups to support their seasonal ice needs. To accommodate spring ice users, the Sutton Arena will remain open through late spring, allowing youth groups to finish their seasons.

The Keswick Business Park continues to gain momentum with the announcement of two additional tenants, Pulp Moulded Products Inc. and Imperial Dade. These businesses join Turf Care Canada that moved into the facility in 2024.

Meeting the housing needs of residents is a priority for the Town of Georgina. Housing is fundamental to a healthy, inclusive and thriving community and the number of people who are experiencing challenges finding acceptable and affordable housing continues to grow. Responding to this challenge, the Town is conducting a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) to identify current and future housing needs, uncover gaps in housing availability, and develop recommendations that will guide local housing policies and infrastructure planning.

York Regional Police will be in Georgina for an informative Community Safety Forum on  Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts, located at 130 Gwendolyn Blvd.

Information will be presented by Crime Stoppers, the York Regional Police Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Hate Crime Unit and the Crime Prevention Unit.