Sleighing Hunger: Food Bank Campaign

Sleighing Hunger 2023 Campaign Launched to Double Impact for Georgian Bay Food Bank

Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario – The Township of Georgian Bay is proud to announce the launch of its first annual holiday fundraising campaign, "Sleighing Hunger 2023" dedicated to supporting the Georgian Bay Food Bank. This campaign, running from December 4th to December 31st, aims to double the impact of community contributions with a generous matching pledge of up to $10,000 from a dedicated donor.

Sleighing...

OBD Development Inc Temporary Use for Rock Crushing

Georgian Bay, Ontario – The Township of Georgian Bay wishes to provide a historic timeline regarding Oak Bay Development (“OBD”).

In 2022, OBD Developments applied for a zoning by-law amendment (Z22-12); an initial public meeting was held on February 14, 2023. The Township retained experts in the areas of dust, noise and natural environment impacts to conduct peer reviews of the application and its support studies. At that time, Planning Council deferred a decision on the application until the...

Fill A Backpack Campaign Brightens the Township of Georgian Bay

Fill A Backpack Campaign is A Success.

Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario – The Township of Georgian Bay is honoured to announce the success of the first Fill A Backpack Campaign. Staff and the Baxter Ward Lions, and community members have come together to support local students in need. This heartwarming initiative was organized by the Township in collaboration with local businesses, organizations, and volunteers. This project has made a resounding impact on the lives of young learners.

The...

Bill Lendvay receives Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award

Bill Lendvay, given the Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award  

Port Severn, Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario – Mayor Koetsier and Fire Chief Tony Van Dam awarded Bill Lendvay the Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Mr. Bill Lendvay was given this award for his quick action, saving the life of a child.

On August 23, 2022, Lendvay responded to a woman screaming at Stuart Lake. He jumped into action running to where the woman and the child were on the beach. A primary assessment...

Pickleball in Honey Harbour

Pickleball Courts in Honey Harbour

 

Port Severn, Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario – Residents of Honey Harbour have identified an interest in having six (6) pickleball courts constructed at Honey Harbour Park with an estimated cost of $300,000.

Township residents have committed to fund a minimum of 50% of the project and have deposited $100,000 with the Township in trust to date.

Lead fundraisers Rob and Michelle Krizmanich, presented to Council on March 14, 2022 the concept of installing 6 Pickleball...