Georgina's Game Plan

What are your ideas for Georgina’s future? The Town is launching Georgina’s Game Plan, as it looks to create a Strategic Plan that will refresh the Town’s priorities for the next four years.

Community pop-ups

Meet the Georgina Game Plan project team and share your thoughts while participating in interactive family-friendly activities.

• Georgina Ice Palace Hall, 90 Wexford Dr., Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Link Winter Market, Sutton, 20849 Dalton Rd., Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Take the online survey today. We need your voice to help shape our future. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/GamePlan.

georgina.ca/GamePlan.

2023 Budget

Council received the 2023 draft budget on Nov. 30. It proposes a 4.99 per cent tax increase, with an option to provide an additional two per cent infrastructure levy, for a total increase of 6.99 per cent. The 2023 draft budget is available online at georgina.ca/budget. 

Council will deliberate the draft budget on Jan. 24 and 25, 2023. Final approval is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2023. 

Winter operations tracker

It's snow joke! The Town's new online winter operations tracker is now live. This will allow residents to see where the snowplows are during snow clearing. Meet the fleet of snowplows YOU named that will keep our streets clear this winter. Thanks for all your creative submissions! 

Waste and Recycling calendar

Watch for it! The 2023 Waste and Recycling calendar will be delivered in the Dec. 22 edition of the Georgina Advocate. As of Dec. 22, residents can also pick up a copy of the calendar at the Georgina Public Library (Keswick, Pefferlaw and Sutton branches) or view and download a copy online. 

Festival of Lights

Enjoy the lights all season long. Experience the Festival of Lights until Jan. 2, 2023. Travel along the ROC parkway and Civic Centre grounds in your vehicle while experiencing a magical holiday tribute with festive animated lighting set to music that can be enjoyed through your car radio on channel 101.7FM. Happening daily from dusk to 11 p.m. 

Link Winter Market

Join us Dec. 11 for the Link Winter Market happening from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 20849 Dalton Rd, Sutton. Enjoy this popular one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Find gifts and treasures from local artisans, chefs, farmers and more. A great Sunday outing including live music, food demos, hand-tossed pizza, hot beverages and more. 

Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts

Tickets are selling fast for the Essence of the Nutcracker at the Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts on Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Ballet Jörgen’s Essence of the Nutcracker is a holiday tradition you don’t want to miss. 

Winter program registration

Recreation program registration is now open for Georgina residents. Registration for non-residents is on Dec. 13 at 8:30 a.m. Be sure to check out all the available ski and snowboard lessons, swim lessons and recreation programs you can enjoy this winter. 

Winter parking restrictions

Winter weather has arrived. That’s a reminder of our shared role in keeping roads and walkways clear. Winter parking restrictions are now in effect until April 15, meaning no parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. 

Shop Local

Give the gift of local this holiday season. No matter who you’re shopping for, there is something for everyone on your list in the Town of Georgina. We have many talented artists/artisans, unique retailers, innovative service providers and restaurants.

Holiday closures

Happy holidays from the Town of Georgina. A reminder that the Civic Centre will be closed from Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 2, 203 inclusive, with regular service resuming Jan. 3, 2023. The Town has many online self-serve options available at your convenience. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre

Meet the lovely Lady. This young pup is approximately 11 months old and an energetic hound-mix. Lady adores running around and playing with toys. She is a good girl who is trying her best to remember her manners. However, with the right family and a bit of training, this Lady would make the perfect pup for an active household. Let’s help this sweetheart find her forever family before the holidays!

If you want to learn more about Lady or make a donation to the Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre, email animal-control@georgina.ca. 

The Town of Georgina is holding virtual Council meetings. These meetings will be broadcast as usual through the Town’s live streaming tool.

Dec. 7 – 7 p.m. – Public Planning meeting

Public participation by phone is 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.

Council send off

The Town held a special event at the Civic Centre to acknowledge and thank our former Members of Council. Thank you to Dave Harding, Rob Grossi, Mike Waddington and Frank Sebo (not pictured) for their leadership in the Town of Georgina. Your contributions and dedication have made our community a better place.

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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