While the rest of Canada mobs malls on Boxing Day, Nova Scotia keeps them closed. The province designated it a retail closing day nearly 20 years ago, and locals voted to keep it that way. Sometimes the best deal is no deal at all.
Between the Calendar Lines
This week in Georgina lives in the space between plans.
The holidays are behind us.
The new year hasn’t fully arrived yet.
It’s the kind of week made for:
shorter errands
longer conversations
one intentional stop instead of five rushed ones
Not empty, just unhurried.
💡Why it matters
Quiet weeks test local businesses more than busy weekends do
Smaller choices carry more weight when foot traffic slows
Community doesn’t pause after the holidays — it just softens
📰 Town News
🚧 Winter Road Maintenance in Focus
The Town continues winter road maintenance as snow and temperature swings persist, with main routes and school roads cleared first during snow events.
Why it matters:
Residential streets may take longer to clear after snowfall. Planning errands a little later in the day can make winter driving easier — and safer.
👉 Who gets plowed first when it snows (and why)
🚰 Cold Weather & Water Service Reminder
With extended cold temperatures, residents are reminded to protect water lines by insulating exposed pipes and knowing how to shut off indoor water valves if needed.
Why it matters:
Frozen and burst pipes are most common during long cold spells. A few minutes of prevention now can help avoid costly repairs later in winter.
👉 The 5-minute checklist that can save you a frozen pipe
🏟️ Arena & Ice Time May Shift This Week
Public skating and shinny schedules at local arenas may fluctuate due to winter maintenance, bookings, and seasonal demand.
Why it matters:
Midweek and holiday-adjacent changes happen quickly. A quick schedule check before heading out can save time — and cold waits.
👉 Before you lace up: today’s skating and arena schedule
New Year’s Week Around Georgina
Low-key celebrations, family-friendly moments, and a gentle start to the year
New Year’s in Georgina doesn’t shout.
It counts down early, skates a little longer, and starts the year quietly — with room to breathe.
🎉 New Year’s Events
⛷️ ROC’n New Year’s Eve Bash — Georgina
📅 Tue, Dec 31 | Evening (times vary)
📍 The ROC
👉 A New Year’s Eve countdown the whole family can enjoy
🎉 Noon Year’s Eve (Family Countdown) — East Gwillimbury
📅 Tue, Dec 31 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
👉 A New Year’s countdown kids don’t have to stay up for
⛸️ New Year’s Skate — Newmarket
📅 Tue, Dec 31 | Evening (weather dependent)
👉 Newmarket’s favourite New Year’s Eve tradition
🧊 New Year’s Day Public Skate — Georgina & Area
📅 Wed, Jan 1 | Afternoon sessions
📍 Local arenas across Georgina and Newmarket
👉 A calm way to start the year (skates recommended)
🗓️ Events & Activities
(A lighter calendar — by design)
⛸️ Public Skating & Shinny
👉 Find a skate you can actually make this week
🏊 Lane Swim & Leisure Swim
👉 Today’s drop-in swim times (lane + leisure)
👉 Why the MURC becomes Georgina’s winter hub
📚 Library Time
👉 What’s open at the library this week
📰 Community Spotlight
🍺 Turkey Shoot Brewing Co. — A Final Winter Chapter
If there’s still time for one last visit, this is it.
🌤️ This Week’s Weather at a Glance
MON 3°C / –12°C · Windy, rain turning to snow
TUE –5°C / –9°C · Cloudy, windy, colder
WED –6°C / –14°C · Cloudy with snow showers
THU –9°C / –12°C · Periods of snow (New Year’s Day)
FRI –8°C / –11°C · Cold with low clouds
SAT –6°C / –14°C · Mostly cloudy, very cold
SUN –5°C / –11°C · Cloudy
What this means for your week
Monday: messy conditions — slow down on the roads
Midweek: colder air + snow showers = icy patches
New Year’s Day: snow likely — plan extra time
Weekend: cold, calm, and classic winter
Layer up. Take your time. Winter’s settled in.
As we close out the year, what did you enjoy most about living in Georgina in 2025?
🌅 Close-out note
This week doesn’t ask for much.
It suggests:
one thoughtful stop
one local visit
one quiet moment you don’t rush past
Thank you for reading and for supporting Georgina during the weeks that don’t shout for attention.
See you next Monday,
— Your Georgina Digest Team
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