Georgina residents will be able to vote online in the 2026 municipal election from October 10 at 10 a.m. until October 23 at noon. Advance voting will also be available on October 10, 15, 17 and 20, and residents can vote at any of the advance voting locations. More information on voting times and locations is available at georgina.ca/election.

Kidde (Kid-deh) has donated nearly $100,000 worth of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to Central York Fire Services for homes in Newmarket and Aurora. The alarms will be used through CYFS’s “Stay Fire Smart” program to help families stay safe and learn about fire prevention. The donation comes ahead of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on September 28, when residents are encouraged to check that their alarms are working.

Aurora council has approved plans for a new bylaw to control dust from residential construction, following concerns about silica and other airborne particles. The proposed rules would cover work such as cutting concrete, stone and masonry, and could require property owners to use dust-control measures. The bylaw will return to council for final approval after town staff complete the next steps.