National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Town’s ceremonial flag raising at the Civic Centre. Members of Council, Town staff, residents and members of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation were in attendance. The event included a smudging ceremony, prayers and a drummer. 

We all have a part to play in meaningful change toward Truth and Reconciliation. Miigwech.

Happy Thanksgiving

The Civic Centre will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Waste and recycling collection will move one day later. For after-hours emergencies about animal control, roads, water or wastewater, call 905-476-4301 and follow the prompts. The Town of Georgina wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving.

2022 Municipal Election

Voting in the 2022 Municipal Election opens this weekend. The Town is using online voting, along with tabulators, for the election. Online voting will be available from Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, Oct. 23 at noon. All voters will receive a personalized Voter Information Letter in the mail. This letter will contain a Voting PIN (Personal Identification Number) along with the website to access the online ballot and information about in-person voting. Advance in-person voting takes place on Oct. 8, 13, 15 and 19.

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services joins #KnowExactlyWhere week

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services is taking part in the #KnowExactlyWhere safety campaign from Oct. 3 to Oct. 9 to raise awareness of the free what3words app and how it can be used in an emergency. The what3words app offers a simple way to communicate a very precise location. The technology has been successfully used throughout Canada for everything from reporting fires and rescuing pets, to locating critically injured snowmobilers, hikers and boaters with pinpoint accuracy. 

“This past summer, Georgina Fire and Rescue Services used what3words to assist with a number of water rescues,” said Fire Chief Ron Jenkins. “What3words is free, simple to use and it can help us send our resources exactly where help is needed.”

In an emergency, identifying precisely where help is needed is critical to getting resources to the scene quickly. 

Fire Prevention Week

Oct. 9 to 15 is Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape. Get your family prepared before an emergency happens. Plan your record-breaking escape in your home today. Create and practise a plan with everyone in your home. Look for two ways out of every room, and choose a meeting place outside and at the front of your home where everyone can be accounted for. Plan for your abilities and have a plan for everyone in your home including young children or loved ones with a disability. If a fire occurs, get outside and call 911 from outside of your home. Once outside – never go back inside.

Homegrown ’22

The Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts proudly presents an incredible lineup of musical artists with Georgina roots for a one night only performance – Saturday, Oct. 15. You won’t want to miss this Homegrown event, featuring Erin Blackstock, Michael Chianelli, Bernadette Connors, Kevin Foster, Katie Fuentes, Jayme Lynne and Joe McLeod.

Doors open 6 p.m. Show 7 p.m.

Tickets $35 +HST. Licensed Event

Family Fright Fiesta

Saturday, Oct. 22

Georgina Pioneer Village

4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

$1 per person (under 15 years) and $2 per person (16 years +)

Wear your costume and prepare for family-friendly fun including a magic show, eerie walk in the village, storytelling and more. 

One Dark Night – The Paranormal Project

Tuesday, Oct. 25 | Registration required

Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

$13 tax included | 18 yrs+

Be ready to sit on the edge of your seat! Join us as Angel takes you on a guided spiritual journey and connects with ghosts from the past, present and future. She will connect with audience members to communicate messages from beyond, give tutorials on how to tap into your inner awareness and deliver some surprises as well.

Halloween Pool Haunt

Thursday, Oct. 27

Georgina Leisure Pool

6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Get frightfully soaked at our 11th annual haunting of the pool with enchanting games, ghoulish giveaways and more hocus-pocus. Admission fee and wristband policy applies to swim. 

YSpace Business Plan Bootcamp

Business Plan Bootcamp is an eight-week, free-of-charge educational entrepreneurship series that helps aspiring or existing business owners to draft up the perfect business plan. Participants will learn from weekly on-demand workshops, meet with mentors and network with other business owners. The program is open to entrepreneurs 18+ who reside in northern York Region, primarily in East Gwillimbury, Georgina, the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nations and the surrounding area. This program is designed to provide entrepreneurs with what they need to start or refine their business plan. Applications are now open. 

ROC season pass

The ROC Early Bird season pass special is on. Take advantage of this great offer and get your 2022/23 winter season pass today. Starting from $79 +HST for tubing, skiing and snowboarding. Only until Oct. 31 – don’t miss the biggest savings of the year. 

Curbside Giveaway

Do you have items to get rid of? Take advantage of the last Curbside Giveaway Day of the year taking place on Oct. 26 and clear out the clutter. Put your unwanted items at the curb from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for other residents/neighbours to take free of charge. All items must be removed by 5 p.m. and can only be put to the curb on this date. 

Yard Waste

Bi-weekly yard waste collection continues until the end of November. There is no limit on the amount of yard waste that can be placed with collection. Use environmentally friendly Kraft paper bags or your regular garbage container.

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 looks forward to having you join us, and be part of Georgina’s talented and growing team. 

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