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Ice storm cleanup
Town crews continue to clear roads and public spaces following the storm. This has been a unique situation, and everyone’s patience is appreciated.
Reception Centre
- The Pefferlaw Lion’s Hall is operating as a reception centre from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Showers are available at the Multi-Use Recreation Complex and Georgina Leisure Pool.
Waste and recycling collection
- GFL collection is operating as usual, however in areas where there are active road closures for wires/limbs/trees down – service disruption will occur and collection will be reinstated next week. Note, if you bring your waste and recycling in for the night, remember to put it back out the next day before 7 a.m. For missed collections, contact the Town's waste collection contractor, GFL at 1-866-421-5625 or by email at WasteLine@gflenv.com.
Tree debris
- Residents can drop off tree debris at the Pefferlaw Lion’s Hall on Pete’s Lane in the north parking lot. Only tree debris will be accepted at this location and it is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will also be open Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alternatively, residents can drop debris off at the Georgina Transfer Station, Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot.
Yard waste
- For residents who are unable to transport their debris, GFL will begin yard waste collection early starting April 7, 2025, for the entire month of April. Residents are reminded the usual collection rules apply. All brush must be bundled, no longer than four feet in length, and weigh no more than 22 kg.
Find out more about storm cleanup at georgina.ca/IceStorm.
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Safe Streets Monitoring
Shelly is reminding drivers to slow down. The Safe Streets Monitoring Program will use Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras with the goal of encouraging posted speed limit compliance and increasing overall safety for the community. Five cameras have been installed – one in each ward – in Community Safety Zones. The cameras will become operational beginning April 10. Learn more about automated speed cameras at georgina.ca/SafetyCameras.
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April events
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Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. – Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre Rabies vaccination and microchip clinic. Space is limited and appointments are required to attend the clinic.
Visit georgina.ca/events to see all the great community events
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2025 Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake
Spring into action for a good cause by joining or supporting the Town of Georgina team for the 2025 Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake on April 27, at 8 a.m. Help Georgina achieve the Community Spirit Award, which is given to the community with the most participants in the event based on the percentage of the population. Run, walk or donate to help Southlake Regional Health Centre raise funds for urgently needed tools and equipment. Join the team today.
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Curbside Giveaway Days
Clear out the clutter in your home. Curbside Giveaway Days begin April 26 and runs monthly until October. Put unwanted items at the curb from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other residents/neighbours can then take these items free of charge. Any unclaimed items must be removed by 5 p.m. and can only be put to the curb on the selected dates. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/events.
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Pitch-In week
April 14 to 20 is Pitch-In Week. Residents can participate by helping to clean up areas in the community as individuals, families or groups. The Town provides gloves and bags which can be picked up at the Civic Centre. Contact Service Georgina at 905-476-4301, ext. 3001 or info@georgina.ca once waste is collected so staff can dispose of it appropriately.
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Street sweeping
Weather permitting, the street sweeping program will begin in mid-April. Street sweeping occurs weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents are asked to avoid parking on Town streets during this time to allow sweepers to clean the roadway. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/StreetSweeping.
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Vendor opportunities
The Town is also seeking refreshment/food vehicles, carts and vendors for summer 2025. Submit your proposal to be a vendor at De La Salle Park and Willow Beach. Showcase your offerings to our vibrant community and visitors. Express your interest by the April 11 deadline. To learn more or apply, visit choosegeorgina.ca/DoBusiness.
The Town is seeking vendors for Georgina's annual Swap and Sell event at the Georgina Ice Palace on Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's the perfect opportunity to sell your new or gently used wares while connecting with the community. No commercial vendors. To register as a vendor, call 905-476-4301, ext. 3001. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/events.
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Rise to Rebellion
Rise to Rebellion returns to Georgina Pioneer Village this spring on May 8 and May 9. This interactive re-creation of the 1837 Rebellion of Upper Canada is the perfect opportunity for Grade 7 and Grade 8 students to engage with Canadian history. Enjoy demonstrations and participate in political speeches and the final ‘battle’ of the rebellion. Registration details are coming soon. To learn more about the village, visit georgina.ca/GPV.
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Rec Pass
Get the most for your recreation dollars by purchasing a Georgina Rec Pass for yourself and/or your household. Passes can be purchased online or in person at a Town facility. The Rec Pass provides unlimited access to a variety of programs including fitness drop-in programs and walking/running track, swimming drop-in programs, open gym sessions and skating drop-in programs. Learn more at georgina.ca/RecPass. Stay tuned for details on the Rec Pass+, the Fitness Centre Partnership Program focusing on resistance/strength training and cardio equipment as part of the Rec Pass membership. Be sure to check out all the available activities listed in the drop-in schedules.
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Registration for spring programs and summer camps is open
Remember to sign up for Georgina’s exciting spring programs. There is still program space available to help your whole family get active. Summer camp registration is also open, so register today. Visit georgina.ca/recreation to learn more
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Online parking pass
Residents and property owners can apply to get their resident parking pass instantly using the Town’s online portal at parking.georgina.ca. The process is easy and residents can get up to four passes per household. Parking passes must be displayed on the dashboard while parked in areas where required by signage. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/ParkingPass.
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Shop Local
The Town is encouraging you to Shop Local and support buying Canadian whenever possible. Did you know? When you shop at small businesses, you’re doing more than spending money – you’re supporting local entrepreneurs and your community as a whole. So whether you are dining at your favourite restaurant or shopping for the perfect gift, every purchase makes a big difference. To explore local businesses and resources available to support local, visit choosegeorgina.ca/ShopLocal.
| | 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 |
- April 2 – 9 a.m.
- April 16 – 9 a.m.
Please note the April 9, Public Planning meeting has been cancelled.
| 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. | | 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. 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. |
| A reminder that the Civic Centre is closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21, for the Easter long weekend. For emergencies about animal control, roads, water or wastewater, call 905-476-4301 and follow the prompts to reach on-call services. For Municipal Law Enforcement, call 905-476-4301, ext. 2281. If the call goes to voicemail, leave a message and an officer will investigate. Recycling and waste collection will continue as regularly scheduled for the week of April 21. Check your waste calendar, download the free Recycle Coach app or visit georgina.ca/WasteandRecycling for more. | | |
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