The Town of Georgina will host a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at the Civic Centre on Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. The event, held with the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, will feature speakers, smudging and a flag raising. The community is invited to come together to honour residential school survivors and those who never returned home, while learning more about reconciliation and Indigenous history.

Construction work on the High Street bridge will continue this week, with crews working below the bridge and removing sections of concrete. Crews are also installing supports for the bridge as nearby water and sanitary pipes while work continues on the watermain along High Street. A temporary watermain is in place serving nearby properties.

Newmarket’s new Mulock Park is continuing its opening celebrations. On Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. Visitors can enjoy skating, live music, lawn games, board games and a barbecue during the free community event. Shuttles will not be available, but parking is available at several locations near the park.