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Buy Canadian – Shop Local
Council unanimously approved a motion on Wednesday, Feb. 5 to Buy Canadian – Shop Local. Town staff were directed to review the impacts of a Buy Canadian procurement policy, and to identify and expand promotions of current campaigns including ‘Shop Local,’ ‘Grown in Georgina’ and ‘Georgina Made,’ as a reminder to buy Canadian and shop local first. The motion followed a statement from Mayor Margaret Quirk stating the Town continues to support local businesses and is encouraging the community to do the same by choosing to Buy Canadian – Shop Local whenever possible. Read the motion for more information.
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Pup-date on Winter
Earlier this week, a video of a dog abandoned at a Georgina park was released sparking an outpouring of care and concern. This dog, now named “Winter,” is safe and doing well at the Georgina Animal Shelter. Winter will soon be available for adoption, and anyone interested can watch the shelter’s website for updates. If you are considering rehoming your pet, you have options available. These resources may include nearby animal shelters, veterinary clinics, pet trainers, social services, food banks or the Farley Foundation, which can assist with veterinary costs.
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SnoFest 2025
Thank you to everyone who attended SnoFest 2025 at the ROC! It was a beautiful day to celebrate winter and enjoy fun activities with friends and family. A big thank you to all our event volunteers, service groups and Homestead Orchards for wagon rides. Special thanks to the event sponsors -
- Platinum - Enbridge Gas
- Gold - Tim Hortons and Harvey's/Swiss Chalet
- Silver - Sutton Sobeys
See you next year at SnoFest 2026!
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Celebrate Black History Month
The Town of Georgina recognizes and celebrates the month of February as Black History Month. It’s an opportunity to recognize the legacy of Black Canadians and to celebrate and commemorate the legacy, history and achievements Black Canadians have made and continue to make. Join us for a variety of programs and opportunities to learn about African American culture. Georgina Public Library will also host Black History Month story times and workshops. Learn more at georgina.ca/BlackHistoryMonth.
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February events
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Taste of Georgina – Feb. 28 to March 9, featuring 13 local restaurants that will prepare special prix fixe menus.
Visit georgina.ca/events to see all the great community events.
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Housing Needs Assessment Survey
Help us shape the future of housing in our community. Take the Town's Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) survey to help identify Georgina's current and future housing needs and challenges. Share your thoughts by taking the survey. To learn more about Georgina's HNA, including other engagement opportunities, visit georgina.ca/housing.
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Safe Streets Monitoring
Check out the video and meet Shelly, the Town’s Safe Streets for Safe Use mascot. You may have noticed "coming soon" signs in Georgina. They have been placed in five locations as part of the Safe Streets Monitoring Program, which will use automated speed cameras to reduce speeding in Community Safety Zones. The signs will be in place for 90 days before the speed cameras will be activated. Learn more about automated speed cameras at georgina.ca/SafetyCameras.
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Street naming
Have you ever wanted to name a street in Georgina? This is your chance. The Town is looking for suggestions for potential street names from residents. Showcase your creativity and contribute to Georgina's legacy. Explain the personal, historical, cultural, First Nations or social significance or contributions associated with the Town. To fill out the online form or find out more information, visit georgina.ca/StreetName.
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2024 Volunteer Award of Merit
Do you know a superstar volunteer who makes the community a better place? Submissions are open to nominate your favourite community champion for the 2024 Volunteer Award of Merit. Help recognize and celebrate an individual, team, group or business contributing to the betterment of the local community and Georgina. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/VAM.
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Community Resources
Are you looking for community resources? If you, or someone you know, is experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, visit georgina.ca/CommunityResources for a list of local resources. This includes the Georgina Community Food Pantry, Georgina Community Fridge, Family Services York Region, York Region Community Services and Housing and more. More information about emergency and transitional housing can be found at york.ca/EmergencyHousing.
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Pink Shirt Day
Unite against bullying on Wednesday, Feb. 26 by wearing a pink shirt for Pink Shirt Day. Together, we can show that our community stands against bullying everywhere, whether it's in schools, on the sports field or online. Remember that our diversity and respect for each other is what makes us strong. Learn more at pinkshirtday.ca.
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Winter operations and safety reminders
The Town is committed to providing a consistent level of snow removal service throughout the winter season. Using a combination of Town staff and contractors, plowing, sanding and salting is performed each winter with consideration to safety, environmental and budgetary concerns. Brush up on your winter wisdom with these reminders.
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Check the online winter operations tracker to see when a plow is near you.
- Don't throw snow or ice on the road when clearing your driveway or sidewalk.
- Remember to allow for extra time and space on the roads when driving in snowy conditions.
- Be mindful of sharing the road with snowplows.
- No ice is safe ice. Do not use stormwater ponds for recreational activities and be cautious around all frozen bodies of water.
To learn more, visit georgina.ca/snow.
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Council meetings are a flexible hybrid model, providing staff, Council members and the public the option of participating either in person or virtually. | | |
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Upcoming Council Meetings | |
Feb. 26 – 9 a.m.
Please note the Feb. 12, 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 and some Town facilities are closed for Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17. 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 collection will move one day later this week due to the holiday. Visit georgina.ca/WasteandRecycling to view the calendar. | | |
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