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From April 8 

Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) 

• The 55'n Up Club and Sharon Museum and Gardens (SMG) both attended CWC to propose future partnership opportunities. These include the Town partnering on the leadership of 55'n Up Club and supporting the future vision of the SMG. Staff will review the proposals and report back.  
• The Parks, Recreation and Culture department presented the Town’s recommended Events Strategy and Resident Report for approval. The Strategy looks at the future of events in EG and how the Town can continue to shape events to connect and engage with the community. Learn more about the Events Strategy.  
• This summer the Town will be replacing the playground equipment at Harvest Hills Park.  
• The Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2025 is available for reviewing on the Town’s website. 
• CWC referred the Community Design Plan (CDP) back to staff for a further report on questions raised at the meeting. The CDP will guide the future development of a complete, mixed-use community along the Green Lane Corridor. Learn more about the CDP.

Council  

Several minutes, recommendations and by-laws appeared on the agenda. 

Upcoming Council Meetings 

April 14 - Council Education Session at 10 a.m. Topics include an update from York Regional Police, an update on the Town’s Asset Management Plan, and a financial condition assessment.   

April 21 - CWC at 2 p.m. and Council at 6 p.m. 

Meetings are held in Council Chambers at the Civic Centre located at 19000 Leslie Street.  

The agenda for these meetings will be available at noon on the Thursday before the meeting on our agenda page.

Get Involved! 

• Review Agendas
  
• Make Deputations
  
• Watch Meetings
• Review the Council Information Package

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Yard Waste Collection Begins Next Week
Starting the week of April 12, yard waste collection will be available every other week for residents on their scheduled collection day. Please place yard waste in paper, compostable bags at the side of the street with the rest of your waste. Residents can also place yard waste in open top containers (with handles) that are labelled with yellow yard waste stickers. View the collection schedule on our Waste page.

Report Potholes Online 
What comes after the winter season? Pothole season – but don’t worry EG, we’re gearing up to fix them. Want to give us a hand? Report potholes online on our Service Request page.

Recycle More to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is approaching, EG! Small changes at home can benefit our planet. Did you know that more items are now collected as part of the Circular Materials recycling program? Residents can recycle:

• Coffee cups 
• Black plastic takeout containers 
• Frozen juice containers 
• Ice cream tubs 
• Deodorant tubes 
• Toothpaste tubes 

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca/east-gwillimbury/.

Sign Up for e-billing
Sign up for e-billing now! It's easy, eco-friendly, and efficient. E-billing saves your settings, making payments even easier the next time! Register now on our E-billing page.

2026 Property Taxes
2026 property taxes are due this month. Did you know you can make a payment via the Town’s online portal? This safe and secure online portal will allow residents to view account balances, view previous bills and receive bills via email. The 2026 interim tax bill installment due date is April 30, 2026. Visit our Property Taxes page.

Survey to Guide New EG Website
A new and improved website is on the way! We’re looking for your feedback to help guide a better online experience. Take a few minutes to complete our survey and tell us what you like, what you don’t, and what you’d love to see on our future website. Learn more or complete the survey by April 24 at 4 p.m. on our Website Update page.

Nominations Open May 1 for the 2026 Municipal Election 
Your community. Your leadership. 

Ever thought about running for Council? The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election opens on May 1. Your community experience, passion and new ideas matter. Local decisions shape our roads, parks, recreation programs and more. 

Ready to make an impact in East Gwillimbury? Learn how to become a candidate at electionseg.ca. 

Civic Centre Site Revitalization Open House
Have you been to the Civic Centre, and do you have ideas about the amenities that would enhance the site outdoors? We want to hear your vision for the Civic Centre Site Revitalization project! Your feedback could help bring an outdoor amphitheatre, seasonal skating, new playground and more to the space.

Join the conversation on Thursday, April 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street) to review and provide feedback on the draft plans and learn more about the project. For details, please visit our Civic Centre Revitalization page.

Celebrate Earth Month all Month Long in EG!
Earth Day is more than a day in EG - it’s a month of action! Join us for cleanups, creative workshops, a guided nature walk and more as we celebrate Earth Month together. Let’s keep EG clean, green and thriving. Join us throughout the month for:

• Community Cleanup on April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre
• Earth Day Flag Raising on April 22 at 11:30 a.m. outside the EG Civic Centre at the community flagpole
• “The Art of Upcycling” Workshop in partnership with the EG Public Library on April 25 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Queensville Branch (160 Jim Mortson Drive)
• Guided Nature Walk on May 2 at 11 a.m. at the Nokiidaa trail (Mount Albert Road and Yonge Street)

Learn more and register for events on our Eco Empowerment page.

Register for Spring Programs
There’s still time to register for our spring programs. Try out a new hobby, level up a skill, get fit, learn new recipes, practice your aquatic skills, and have fun in your community. We offer various programs from dance, cooking classes, private family swimming lessons, fitness programs and more.

Register now for tennis programs at Ridgeview Park (126 Dog Wood Boulevard). These programs are great for kids, youth, adults and pickleballers. Programs start April 27. Register today for:

• Tennis for Kids - Green Ball
• Tennis for Kids - Orange Ball
• Tennis for Kids - Red Ball
• Tennis - Adult Beginner
• Tennis - Adult Beginner Level 2

Before registering, residents are reminded to update their address in their ActiveNet account to East Gwillimbury to ensure access to resident program fees.

Don’t miss out, view the guide and register on our Guide page.

Older Adult Guide Now Available
Are you an older adult in EG, but not sure what recreation options are available in your community? Stay active, connected, and engaged with our programs designed specifically for older adults in our new Older Adult Guide. Visit our Older Adults page.

Register for various programs for Seniors’ Club members and non-members, as well as free programs. Programs have already started, don’t miss out!

We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

Part-time

• Recreation Programmer - Older Adults

Seasonal:

• Tai Chi Instructor
• HALP Fitness Instructor

Municipal Elections

• Joint Compliance Audit Committee York Region

Visit our Careers page to apply.

Run for Southlake
Lace up for a great cause! Join Team EG at the 5KM Nature’s Emporium Run or Walk for Southlake Foundation on April 26 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Newmarket Senior's Meeting Place (474 Davis Drive) to make a difference in our community. Learn more on their website.

Love Local in EG – Businesses are still open during construction
During the Enhance EG Revitalization Projects, access to businesses remains open and we’re encouraging you to keep supporting your local favourites! Be sure to visit businesses located in downtown Mount Albert and Holland Landing during construction to love local. For details on local businesses and to find business directories, visit our EG Loves Local page.

When you shop in EG, you’re supporting neighbours who greet you by name, keeping local dollars in our community, and helping small businesses and families thrive while strengthening the heart of our downtown. You can also support local by liking, sharing or tagging businesses on social media, leaving positive reviews, and signing up for newsletters.

EG's Economic Development team is available to support local businesses and entrepreneurs through mentorship programs, workshops, training, and more. Connect with the team and find resources on our EG Loves Local page.

Explore the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Discover Toronto’s iconic ROM for free! With the ROM Library Pass, you can enjoy general admission for up to four visitors, including select special exhibitions (subject to capacity). Simply place a hold, pick up your pass within three days, and get ready to explorejust remember, the loan period is seven days and passes are available for branch pickup only. Learn more at egpl.ca.

Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is open on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street). If you would like to donate, you can:

• Drop off non-perishable food items at the Holland Landing, Mount Albert, or Queensville Library Branches during library open hours. Any large donations should be brought directly to the Holland Landing Library Branch
• Monetary donations can be made in person at all library branches

Questions? Please contact the Food Pantry at foodpantry@egpl.ca or 905-836-6492.

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