Mayor Margaret Quirk issued a declaration of emergency on March 19, 2020 in response to COVID-19 in the Town of Georgina. The Town of Georgina continues to work with York Region Public Health and N6 municipal counterparts monitoring the global situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 19, 2021, the Town marked one year since declaration of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the media release.
Town waterfront park and beaches open: The Town is pleased to announce it is cautiously taking the next step in opening its waterfront parks. Beginning June 10, parking lots will be available to both resident parking pass holders and those without. To park in the resident parking lot, a 2021 parking pass is required. To date, 2020 parking passes are still being accepted. Starting July 1, residents must have a 2021 resident parking pass to park for free in the resident parking lot. All other parking lots will be available to those with passes and those without on a first-come-first-serve basis. For those without a pass, pay-and-display machines will be operating. To apply for a parking pass, visit georgina.ca/ParkingPass. Read the media release.
Resident parking pass: Georgina residents can now get a 2021 parking pass on site at De La Salle Beach, Holmes Point and Willow Beach, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Residents will need to show their driver’s licence, or proof of residency, and provide their licence plate number. Only one parking pass will be issued per vehicle. A 2021 parking pass must be displayed while parked in areas where required by signage. If you get a pass at a waterfront park and have already applied online, please let the Town know to cancel the online application at info@georgina.ca. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/Parking Pass.
Town reopens outdoor recreation amenities: The Town of Georgina has reopened outdoor recreation amenities following the provincial announcement of its Roadmap to Reopen plan. The announcement noted municipalities could reopen some amenities starting Saturday, May 22 at 12:01 a.m. Read more.
COVID-19 vaccinations: The COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Georgina is located at the Georgina Ice Palace. On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 the immunization area at the Georgina Ice Palace COVID-19 vaccination clinic moved to a new area at the back of the facility. The entrance, exit and client parking for the clinic are now be at the north side of the building. This is an accessible entrance. As the situation continues to change, visit york.ca/covid19vaccine for appointments and availability.
First dose appointments: Anyone 12 years of age and older living, working or going to school in York Region is eligible to book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccination. Currently, Pfizer is the only vaccine authorized for those age 12 to 17. Individuals must be 12 years old as of the date of their appointment. To make an appointment for this age group as well as all adults over 18, visit york.ca/COVID19Vaccine
Second dose appointments: Beginning Monday, June 7, 2021 at 8 a.m., eligible individuals who live, work or attend school in York Region that received their first dose on or before April 18, 2021 and who already have a second-dose appointment booked now have the option to re-book an earlier appointment. New appointments can be booked online or by phone by visiting york.ca/COVID19Vaccine. Eligible residents who received their first dose on or before April 18, 2021 who do not yet have a second-dose appointment can also book an online appointment.
The online booking process requires two steps – first create an Active Net account if you don’t have one and then book an appointment. You must complete both steps to be fully registered for an appointment, and will receive a confirmation email with your appointment date and time. Some residents who are not able or not comfortable booking an online appointment are encouraged to seek out a support person (caregiver, family member, friend or neighbour) who can assist in booking an appointment. If you need assistance booking, call 1-877-464-9675. York Region Public Health has produced a video on what to expect when visiting a vaccination clinic.
Enforcement: As part of York Regional Council’s commitment to keep communities safe from COVID-19, members of the COVID-19 enforcement task force are increasing inspection activity to ensure compliance. Learn more.
Customer service: The Civic Centre remains closed, however, you can call customer service from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hours emergencies about animal control, roads, water or wastewater, call 905-476-4301 and follow the prompts to reach after-hours on-call services. Municipal Law Enforcement can be reached at 905-476-4301, ext. 2279 or 2454. For after hours and weekends, call ext. 2281. If your call goes to voicemail, leave a detailed message including the date, time and location of the violation, and an officer will investigate.
Recreation: All Town indoor recreation facilities are closed to the public and all in-person programming cancelled. Anyone impacted by cancelled programs and third-party rentals will be contacted directly. The Town will refund all user fees charged. All memberships have been put on hold and the length of the membership will be extended. Visit georgina.ca/recreation for more information.
Georgina Public Library: Indoor library visits are no longer permitted, but curbside holds pickup is available – no appointment required. You can place items on hold through the catalogue or by phoning a library branch. Once you receive your hold pickup notification (email or phone call), you can visit the library during our open hours to pick up your items. Visit georginalibrary.ca/service-updates for more details.
Council meetings: The Town is holding virtual Council meetings. The Town is using the ZOOM platform for the meetings, in addition to the usual broadcast through the Town’s live internet streaming tool. Public participation by phone is now available. A pre-registration form is required to be submitted to the Clerks Division by noon the day before the meeting. The form can be found at georgina.ca/CouncilMeetings. Rogers TV Georgina will also broadcast the meetings.
Committee meetings: The Town is holding virtual Committee meetings. The Town is using the ZOOM platform for the meetings, in addition to the usual broadcast through the Town’s live internet streaming tool. Public participation by phone is now available. A pre-registration form is required to be submitted to the Clerks Division by noon the day before the meeting. The form can be found at georgina.ca/CouncilMeetings.
Stephen Leacock Theatre, Sutton Arena, Georgina Pioneer Village and Club 55 locations: Closed until further notice.
Georgina Fire and Rescue Services: The Fire Services administrative building at 165 the Queensway South remains closed to the public.
Georgina Animal Shelter: Closed to the public. Staff are on site to provide animal care. The shelter is not accepting donations. Visit georgina.ca/AnimalServices for more.
As this matter is continually evolving, residents are encouraged to follow the Town’s communications channels, including this webpage and social media, for updates (Facebook and Twitter).
All inquiries related to COVID-19 should be directed to York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, Monday to Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information on COVID-19, visit York Region Public Health’s website at york.ca/covid19 or the Province of Ontario’s website at ontario.ca/coronavirus.
