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This one is about more than construction; it's about housing.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/the-queensway-south-affordable-housing-project","title":"The Queensway South Affordable Housing Project","summary":"This one is about more than construction; it's about housing.","date_modified":"2026-09-27T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/eyes-on-the-street","html_content":"

Different point of view!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/eyes-on-the-street","title":"Eyes on the Street","summary":"Different point of view!","date_modified":"2026-09-21T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/a-town-that-communicates","html_content":"

People should not have to chase Town Hall to understand what is happening on their street.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/a-town-that-communicates","title":"A Town That Communicates","summary":"People should not have to chase Town Hall to understand what is happening on their street.","date_modified":"2026-09-19T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/here%E2%80%99s-your-sign","html_content":"

Are you looking to help support the campaign by housing a sign on your lawn?

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/here%E2%80%99s-your-sign","title":"Here’s your sign!","summary":"Are you looking to help support the campaign by housing a sign on your lawn?","date_modified":"2026-09-18T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/parks-that-work-better","html_content":"

A park can look fine on a map and still not work well for the people using it.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/parks-that-work-better","title":"Parks That Work Better","summary":"A park can look fine on a map and still not work well for the people using it.","date_modified":"2026-09-17T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/why-asset-management-matters","html_content":"

A town has to know what it owns before it can plan what comes next.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/why-asset-management-matters","title":"Why Asset Management Matters","summary":"A town has to know what it owns before it can plan what comes next.","date_modified":"2026-09-16T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/provincial-plans-matter","html_content":"

Provincial Plans (PPS) provide the policy foundation for a number of growth and conservation plans, including the Greenbelt Plan and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/provincial-plans-matter","title":" Provincial Plans Matter!","summary":"Provincial Plans (PPS) provide the policy foundation for a number of growth and conservation plans, including the Greenbelt Plan and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.","date_modified":"2026-09-12T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-to-get-involved-in-ay-the-table","html_content":"

Why Your Voice Matters in Shaping Our Future

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-to-get-involved-in-ay-the-table","title":"How to Get Involved at the Table ","summary":"Why Your Voice Matters in Shaping Our Future","date_modified":"2026-09-10T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/building-a-stronger-local-economy","html_content":"

A stronger local economy gives Georgina more options as we grow.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/building-a-stronger-local-economy","title":"Building a Stronger Local Economy","summary":"A stronger local economy gives Georgina more options as we grow.","date_modified":"2026-09-08T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/preparing-georgina-for-a-changing-climate","html_content":"

Climate planning is also everyday municipal planning.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/preparing-georgina-for-a-changing-climate","title":"Preparing Georgina for a Changing Climate","summary":"Climate planning is also everyday municipal planning.","date_modified":"2026-09-07T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-im-hearing-this-summer","html_content":"

I've been out in the community a lot over the past few weeks, at doorsteps, at local events, and in everyday conversations at the grocery store or along the trail.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-im-hearing-this-summer","title":"What I'm Hearing This Summer","summary":"I've been out in the community a lot over the past few weeks, at doorsteps, at local events, and in everyday conversations at the grocery store or along the trail.","date_modified":"2026-09-03T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/a-watershed-worth-protecting","html_content":"

Lake Simcoe is part of Georgina’s identity, economy and future.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/a-watershed-worth-protecting","title":"A Watershed Worth Protecting","summary":"Lake Simcoe is part of Georgina’s identity, economy and future.","date_modified":"2026-09-03T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/the-work-that-happens-closest-to-home","html_content":"

There's a lot of political noise out there right now.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/the-work-that-happens-closest-to-home","title":"The Work That Happens Closest to Home","summary":"There's a lot of political noise out there right now.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/growing-safely","html_content":"

Growth changes a neighbourhood long before the new homes are finished.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/growing-safely","title":"Growing Safely","summary":"Growth changes a neighbourhood long before the new homes are finished.","date_modified":"2026-09-01T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/a-motion-to-help-lake-simcoe-with-water-soldier","html_content":"

Understanding the importance of Lake Simcoe to all of us, and learning about water soldier as an invasive species. It was time to take action and help fight for our lake.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/a-motion-to-help-lake-simcoe-with-water-soldier","title":"Help Lake Simcoe with Water Soldier","summary":"Understanding the importance of Lake Simcoe to all of us, and learning about water soldier as an invasive species. It was time to take action and help fight for our lake.","date_modified":"2026-08-19T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/construction-season-in-ward-1-what-you-need-to-know","html_content":"

Summer means construction season across Georgina. I hear about it at doors, in emails, and in conversations at the grocery store. The disruption is real — and so is the frustration when communication falls short.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/construction-season-in-ward-1-what-you-need-to-know","title":"Construction Season in Ward 1: What You Need to Know","summary":"Summer means construction season across Georgina. I hear about it at doors, in emails, and in conversations at the grocery store. The disruption is real — and so is the frustration when communication falls short.","date_modified":"2026-08-06T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/our-farmland-is-part-of-georgina%E2%80%99s-future","html_content":"

Growth and agricultural land protection are not competing ideas. Good planning has to hold both.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/our-farmland-is-part-of-georgina%E2%80%99s-future","title":"Our Farmland Is Part of Georgina’s Future","summary":"Growth and agricultural land protection are not competing ideas. Good planning has to hold both.","date_modified":"2026-08-05T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/why-did-council-allow-for-a-multi-unit-in-my-neighbourhood","html_content":"

The Hidden Cost of Ontario's Bill 23: What \"3 Units As-of-Right\" Really Means for Towns like Ours.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/why-did-council-allow-for-a-multi-unit-in-my-neighbourhood","title":"Why did Council allow for a multi-unit in my neighbourhood?","summary":"The Hidden Cost of Ontario's Bill 23: What \"3 Units As-of-Right\" Really Means for Towns like Ours.","date_modified":"2026-07-25T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/a-growing-threat-water-soldier-in-lake-simcoe","html_content":"

Protecting Lake Simcoe means keeping a watchful eye on emerging threats. One of the most urgent issues in our region is water soldier (Stratiotes aloides), an invasive aquatic plant now confirmed in parts of the Lake Sim...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/a-growing-threat-water-soldier-in-lake-simcoe","title":"A Growing Threat: Water Soldier in Lake Simcoe","summary":"Protecting Lake Simcoe means keeping a watchful eye on emerging threats. One of the most urgent issues in our region is water soldier (Stratiotes aloides), an invasive aquatic plant now confirmed in parts of the Lake Sim...","date_modified":"2026-07-23T17:58:10Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/balancing-the-budget","html_content":"

Municipal governments face a constant balancing act in delivering new and improved services and facilities to local residents in a way that is fiscally sustainable. Pressures may come from servicing growing urban regions...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/balancing-the-budget","title":"Balancing the Budget","summary":"Municipal governments face a constant balancing act in delivering new and improved services and facilities to local residents in a way that is fiscally sustainable. Pressures may come from servicing growing urban regions...","date_modified":"2026-07-07T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/west-park-love-it-or-hate-it","html_content":"

I hear it's a love-hate relationship with West Park?

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/west-park-love-it-or-hate-it","title":"West Park: Love it or Hate it?","summary":"I hear it's a love-hate relationship with West Park?","date_modified":"2026-06-11T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/glenwoods-upgrades-have-started","html_content":"

Building a Stronger Ward 1 means delivering good roads, too!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/glenwoods-upgrades-have-started","title":"Glenwoods - Getting a Lift!","summary":"Building a Stronger Ward 1 means delivering good roads, too!","date_modified":"2026-06-11T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/queensway-construction-2026","html_content":"

An Update on Your Neighbourhood: Investing in our water and Queensway South

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/queensway-construction-2026","title":"Queensway Construction 2026","summary":"An Update on Your Neighbourhood: Investing in our water and Queensway South","date_modified":"2026-05-30T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/taking-action-on-invasive-species-together","html_content":"

Taking Action on Invasive Species in Lake Simcoe

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/taking-action-on-invasive-species-together","title":"Taking Action on Invasive Species Together","summary":"Taking Action on Invasive Species in Lake Simcoe","date_modified":"2026-05-23T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-dr-construction-a-quick-update-for-residents","html_content":"

Hi neighbors,

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-dr-construction-a-quick-update-for-residents","title":"Lake Dr Construction: A Quick Update ","summary":"Hi neighbors,","date_modified":"2026-05-22T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/we-are-dynamic","html_content":"

Municipalities are the most dynamic organizations. Just think about it: Our Town manages, maintains and plans all:

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/we-are-dynamic","title":"We are dynamic!","summary":"Municipalities are the most dynamic organizations. Just think about it: Our Town manages, maintains and plans all:","date_modified":"2026-05-21T14:50:52Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/love-the-lake-water-soldier","html_content":"

Water Soldier shows why local action and senior-government partnership have to work together.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/love-the-lake-water-soldier","title":"Love the Lake: Water Soldier","summary":"Water Soldier shows why local action and senior-government partnership have to work together.","date_modified":"2026-05-12T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-being-built-across-from-zehrs","html_content":"

The Town of Georgina has designated more than 500 acres of business park lands permitted for a wide range of industrial uses, including office space, at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Glenwoods Avenue in Kes...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-being-built-across-from-zehrs","title":"PSA - What is being built across from Zehrs?","summary":"The Town of Georgina has designated more than 500 acres of business park lands permitted for a wide range of industrial uses, including office space, at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Glenwoods Avenue in Kes...","date_modified":"2025-07-10T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-simcoe-watch-qa","html_content":"

Ontario Municipal Election 2022 – Candidate Responses

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-simcoe-watch-qa","title":"Lake Simcoe Watch Q&A","summary":"Ontario Municipal Election 2022 – Candidate Responses","date_modified":"2025-03-05T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-simcoe-protect-plan","html_content":"

What does Lake Simcoe mean to you?

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-simcoe-protect-plan","title":"What does Lake Simcoe mean to you? ","summary":"What does Lake Simcoe mean to you?","date_modified":"2025-02-14T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/looking-to-report-a-problem","html_content":"

Hello!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/looking-to-report-a-problem","title":"Looking to Report a Problem?","summary":"Hello!","date_modified":"2024-08-07T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/waterfront-parks-plan","html_content":"

Dear Residents and Friends,

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/waterfront-parks-plan","title":"Join Us for Part 3 – Your Voice Matters!","summary":"Dear Residents and Friends,","date_modified":"2024-06-03T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-do-development-charges-help-build-our-town","html_content":"

Development charges are important fees that municipalities charge to cover the costs of growth-related capital projects, including essential services like water lines and recreational facilities. It’s crucial to note tha...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-do-development-charges-help-build-our-town","title":"How do Development Charges Help Build Our Town?","summary":"Development charges are important fees that municipalities charge to cover the costs of growth-related capital projects, including essential services like water lines and recreational facilities. It’s crucial to note tha...","date_modified":"2024-03-29T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-can-we-do-to-help-lake-simcoe","html_content":"

Everyone's action has an impact, and we can each do our part to help.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-can-we-do-to-help-lake-simcoe","title":"What can property owners do to help Lake Simcoe?","summary":"Everyone's action has an impact, and we can each do our part to help.","date_modified":"2024-03-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-the-lake-to-lake-cycling-route-and-walking-trail","html_content":"

Hi,

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-the-lake-to-lake-cycling-route-and-walking-trail","title":"What is the Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail?","summary":"Hi,","date_modified":"2024-02-29T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/safe-street-action","html_content":"

Help Solve a Crime and Keep our Community Safe

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/safe-street-action","title":"Ready to Help with Safe Street Action?","summary":"Help Solve a Crime and Keep our Community Safe","date_modified":"2024-01-31T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-does-an-asset-management-plan-help-steady-taxes","html_content":"

Hello,

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-does-an-asset-management-plan-help-steady-taxes","title":"How does an Asset Management sound exciting to you?","summary":"Hello,","date_modified":"2024-01-26T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/council-staff-relationship-and-roles","html_content":"

Have you ever wondered what a councillor actually does?

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/council-staff-relationship-and-roles","title":"Council-Staff, how does it work?","summary":"Have you ever wondered what a councillor actually does?","date_modified":"2024-01-05T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/service-options","html_content":"

The Town of Georgina is excited to simplify your experience in accessing vital services and information!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/service-options","title":"Service Options","summary":"The Town of Georgina is excited to simplify your experience in accessing vital services and information!","date_modified":"2023-11-03T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/community-improvement-is-a-big-part-of-the-role","html_content":"

Are you a local business owner interested in enhancing your space or growing your business? I'd like to see that happen, too!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/community-improvement-is-a-big-part-of-the-role","title":"Community Improvement Plan is almost here!","summary":"Are you a local business owner interested in enhancing your space or growing your business? I'd like to see that happen, too!","date_modified":"2023-09-29T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/land-planning-101","html_content":"

Thinking about building in Georgina? I’ve heard from so many people that the process can feel overwhelming and complicated. Honestly, the more I learn, the more I see why it feels that way!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/land-planning-101","title":"So you're looking to build?","summary":"Thinking about building in Georgina? I’ve heard from so many people that the process can feel overwhelming and complicated. Honestly, the more I learn, the more I see why it feels that way!","date_modified":"2023-09-12T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/conflict-of-interest-and-ethical-matters","html_content":"

Hello,

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/conflict-of-interest-and-ethical-matters","title":"Oh no - Conflict of Interest and Ethical Matters... ","summary":"Hello,","date_modified":"2023-06-21T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/strategic-planning-guides-the-way","html_content":"

At the start of each term, Council and staff come together to craft a strategic plan.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/strategic-planning-guides-the-way","title":"Strategic Planning Leads the Way!","summary":"At the start of each term, Council and staff come together to craft a strategic plan.","date_modified":"2023-06-01T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-the-greenbelt","html_content":"

Did you know Ontario's Greenbelt is the largest in the world?

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-the-greenbelt","title":"What is the Greenbelt?","summary":"Did you know Ontario's Greenbelt is the largest in the world?","date_modified":"2023-05-11T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/where-is-keswick-centre","html_content":"

Who doesn't love an afternoon with a coffee in hand, spending time browsing in-and-out of little shops?

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/where-is-keswick-centre","title":"Where is Keswick's Cute Downtown?","summary":"Who doesn't love an afternoon with a coffee in hand, spending time browsing in-and-out of little shops?","date_modified":"2023-04-12T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-a-provincial-policy-statement","html_content":"

What is a Provincial Policy Statement, and how does it affect me?

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-a-provincial-policy-statement","title":"What is a Provincial Policy Statement?","summary":"What is a Provincial Policy Statement, and how does it affect me?","date_modified":"2023-02-10T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/health-of-lake-simcoe","html_content":"

Ecological Health of Lake Simcoe and Its Watershed

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/health-of-lake-simcoe","title":"Health of Lake Simcoe ","summary":"Ecological Health of Lake Simcoe and Its Watershed","date_modified":"2023-01-13T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-a-councillor-responsible-for","html_content":"

Hello,

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-a-councillor-responsible-for","title":" \"What is a councillor responsible for?\"","summary":"Hello,","date_modified":"2022-12-06T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/silverstone---tree-replacement-concerns","html_content":"

There is always so much to learn from residents. It's where I learn about issues firsthand and can connect with staff. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part of the job!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/silverstone---tree-replacement-concerns","title":"PSA - Silverstone - Tree Replacement Concerns","summary":"There is always so much to learn from residents. It's where I learn about issues firsthand and can connect with staff. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part of the job!","date_modified":"2022-11-29T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lack-of-road-marking-concerns","html_content":"

There is always so much to learn from residents. It's where I learn about issues seen firsthand, and where staff can connect. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part of the job!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lack-of-road-marking-concerns","title":"Lack of Road Marking Concerns","summary":"There is always so much to learn from residents. It's where I learn about issues seen firsthand, and where staff can connect. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part of the job!","date_modified":"2022-11-18T17:00:00Z"}]}