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Town of Georgina releases 2026 proposed budget  

Council received the 2026 proposed budget which includes a 2.25 per cent increase for operating expenditures and 1.25 per cent increase for an infrastructure levy for a total tax levy increase of 3.5 per cent. The infrastructure levy contribution to capital reserves is essential to address the funding shortfalls identified in the Asset Management Plan. Read more.

Remembrance Day

Lest we forget. Flags will be lowered at all Town facilities on Saturday, Nov. 8, in commemoration of Indigenous Veterans Day and on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Remembrance Day. Everyone is invited to attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies happening throughout Georgina.

Sutton Cenotaph

• Sunday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m.

Keswick Cenotaph

• Sunday, Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m.

Pefferlaw Lions Hall

• Sunday, Nov. 9, 3:30 p.m.

Ceremonies will feature a moment of silence, wreath laying and speeches from local dignitaries. Learn more at georgina.ca/events.

Sutton Cenotaph upgrades completed

The Town of Georgina, in partnership with the Sutton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 356, the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation and Veterans Affairs Canada, has completed major upgrades to the Sutton Cenotaph in Peace Park. Improvements include a new granite cenotaph, lighting, monuments, Lest We Forget benches and landscaping. A plaque and bench honouring Indigenous veterans will be added later this year. Read more. 

Shelter Appreciation Week and big dogs seeking quiet homes

It’s National Shelter Appreciation Week, and the Town is celebrating the dedicated staff, volunteers, partners, adopters and fosters who support the Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre. The shelter serves as the intake shelter for all stray dogs and cats in Georgina, East Gwillimbury, Newmarket and Aurora. So far this year, 113 animals have been reunited with their families and 262 pets have found their forever homes.

Some of the shelter’s largest dogs are still waiting for their perfect match. These gentle giants thrive in calm, pet-free homes without young children, where they can bond with patient, caring adopters. If you’re not ready to adopt, you can still help by providing a temporary foster home. Visit the shelter in Keswick to meet these amazing dogs and learn more about fostering or adoption at georgina.ca/ShelterVolunteer.

Changes coming to large-item collection 

Beginning January 2026, large-item collection in Georgina will become a scheduled service, similar to appliances and other large metal items.

What you need to know –

• Schedule a pick-up by calling Green For Life (GFL) at 1-866-421-5625. 
• A maximum of five items will be collected per pick-up.
• Each item requires a large-item tag.
• Residents’ large items will be picked up on their regular garbage collection day.
• Items must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.

Read the media release and find out more at georgina.ca/LargeItem.

Toys for Tickets

Don’t be a Grinch this holiday season. The Town of Georgina invites everyone that receives a parking ticket between Nov. 17 and Dec. 5, for violating the 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. parking restriction, to pay the fine with a toy donation.

The toy donation must be:

• New and in its original packaging with proof of purchase (receipt)
• Of equal or greater value than the ticket
• Received in person by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division at the Civic Centre, 26557 Civic Centre Rd., between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Visit georgina.ca/ToysForTickets for more information.

Speed cameras phased out but safe driving continues

Automated speed enforcement cameras will be removed in Georgina in the coming weeks after the province passed legislation banning them. All tickets issued up to midnight on Nov. 13 are valid and should be paid. Shelly wants to remind everyone to continue to drive the speed limit, especially in Community Safety Zones. For more information, visit georgina.ca/SafetyCameras.

• Saturday, Nov. 15 – Georgina Kinsmen’s Keswick Santa Claus Parade at 1:30 p.m. Starts at Woodbine Avenue at Dovedale Drive, heads north and ends on Woodbine Avenue at Wexford Drive.
• Sunday, Nov. 16 – Link Winter Market, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 20 – Georgina Leisure Pool Food for Swim, 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Bring two non-perishable food items for the Georgina Food Pantry and swim for free.
• Friday, Nov. 21 – MURC Food for Swim, 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Bring two non-perishable food items for the Georgina Food Pantry and swim for free.
• Tuesday, Nov. 25 – Snow school registration for ROC season pass holders opens at 8:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 29 – Vintage Christmas at Georgina Village Museum, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 2 – Winter program registration opens at 8:30 a.m. for residents.
• Saturday, Dec. 6 – Georgina Kinsmen’s Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. Starts in Jackson’s Point, travels down Dalton Road to High Street along High Street and ends at the fairgrounds.

Visit georgina.ca/events to see all the great community events, such as When Masterpieces Meet the Runway, Whoville on High Street and more. 

Council meetings are a hybrid model, providing staff, Council members and the public the option of participating either in person or virtually.

Upcoming Council Meetings

• Nov. 12 – 7 p.m. Public Planning meeting
• Nov. 19 – 9 a.m.

Anyone interested in speaking during the public portion of the meeting may attend in person or virtually. To participate virtually, pre-registration is required. A Request to Speak form must be submitted to the Clerks Division by noon the day before the meeting. To view the Council meeting calendar or learn more, visit georgina.ca/CouncilMeetings.

View Council Highlights at georgina.ca/CouncilHighlights.

Are you a talented professional looking to make a career move? Georgina is a progressive, growing and vibrant municipality. Take a look at what we have to offer. The Town is looking to fill the following roles – 

• Various ROC positions, including Customer Service Representatives, Lift Attendants and Chalet Attendants
• Special Interest Instructors - ski and snowboard
• And more 

We look forward to having you join us and be part of Georgina’s talented and growing team. To learn more or apply, visit georgina.ca/careers.

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