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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.

Georgina residents will see ‘coming soon’ signs installed in five approved locations throughout Town as part of the Safe Streets Monitoring Program which will use automated speed cameras to reduce speeding in Community Safety Zones. The signs will be in place for 90 days before the speed cameras will be activated.

The Council of the Town of Georgina invites people to volunteer in their community as a member on one of the following advisory committees. All appointments are for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council. Current Town board and committee members are encouraged to apply.

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee (GAGAC)
This committee provides information, advice and assistance to Council and staff of the Town of Georgina on farming and agricultural issues impacting the municipality. 

Happy New Year! What better way to kick off 2025 than with some fun events and activities in the Town of Georgina. 

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The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that warmer weather accompanied by rainfall is expected to begin moving through the watershed today, continuing into tomorrow.  This weather system is expected to bring temperatures well above seasonal values with daytime highs climbing above +6oC. The forecast is currently calling for 15-30mm of rain on Sunday, Dec. 29.