Tag: Margaret Quirk
Georgina Council approves 6.89 per cent property tax increase
By Karen Wolfe
The 2023 budget negotiations started on January 24, 2023 with a proposed rate hike of 6.83 per cent.
Surprisingly, Council members did...
Town council approves keeping of urban backyard hens
By Michelle Poirier
Residents of Georgina can now apply for a licence to keep backyard hens for a one-time fee of $100.
The urban hens licensing...
Playground at Constable Garrett Styles Park vandalized with lewd and racist...
By Mike Anderson
York Regional Police are investigating a shocking act of vandalism that involved lewd and racist graffiti at Constable Garrett Styles Park in...
A look at the 2022 municipal election: Peeking over the shoulder...
By Karen Wolfe
As 2022 will include at least two separate elections this year, we felt it would be interesting to explore how changes to...
Town approves pilot program for windrow clearing
Media Release
The Town of Georgina has approved a pilot program to provide driveway windrow clearing to residents who require assistance in clearing the snow...
Town increases “no parking” and “no stopping” fines within the Waterfront...
By: Sarah Grishpul
The Town of Georgina is increasing "no parking" and "no stopping" fines within the Waterfront Park Buffer Zone to discourage illegal parking.
Beginning...
Georgina Farmers’ Market to open May 23 under strict COVID-19 protocols
By: Sarah Grishpul
The Town of Georgina announced that the Georgina Farmers’ Market will open on Sunday, May 23 at 9 a.m., with strict COVID-19...
Opinion: Orange, but for how long?
By: Mike Anderson
Ontario’s new tiered approach to Covid restrictions is welcome news for local restaurant, bar and gym owners, who were forced to close...
Town of Georgina wants day-trippers to stay home during pandemic
By: Mike Anderson
With the May long-weekend fast approaching, the Town of Georgina would normally be promoting its beaches and parks to day-trippers from...
Mayor of Georgina’s statement on COVID-19
Media Release:
Georgina, ON – The following is a statement from Mayor Margaret Quirk on the COVID-19 pandemic in the Town of Georgina:
“This week marks one...
