April 17, 2025 Town Page

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A look back  – 
April 15, 2025 – Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – 2 p.m.

The Sharon Museum and Gardens made a presentation on their proposed plans for a visitor centre.  
Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) brought forward a report on the Civic Centre Precinct concept plans to request a public consultation phase. PRC also brought forward a report for Events of Municipal Significance.

Engineering and Public Works (EPW) shared a presentation on EG’s Fill By-law updates and a report with the proposed updates. They also shared the 2024 Annual Fill Program (Site Alteration) Update.
 
EPW and PRC brought forward a joint report for additional electric vehicle charging stations within EG, in coordination with the Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program grant program.
 
Finance brought forward a report on Development Charge Deferral Policies and a Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds.

Two Development Services memos were on the agenda: one for a proposed zoning by-law amendment at 21383 Woodbine Avenue and one for a proposed site plan control application at 17743 McCowan Road.

Council – 6 p.m.

Several correspondence, recommendations and minutes were on the agenda.  

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We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Aquatics Coordinator – Contract, Full Time
• Birthday Party Package/Drop-In Leader
• Facility Attendant, Part Time
• Facility Operator, Part Time
• Manager of Accounting – 12 Month Contract
• Skate Guard

Health and Active Living Plaza Opportunities:

• Events Staff
• Customer Service Representative
• Swim Instructor
• Head Instructor Guard
• Fitness Instructor

For details and to apply, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers.

Civic Centre Closure
The Civic Centre will be closed on Friday, April 18 for Good Friday and Monday, April 21 for Easter Monday. The Civic Centre will reopen on Tuesday, April 22 at 8:30 a.m. If you have an emergency with regards to water, sewers, or roads, please call 905-478-4282 and press option 3. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Holidays.

Yard Waste Collection
Waste Collection that is scheduled for Friday, April 18 will be moved to Saturday, April 19 due to Good Friday. Get instant alerts about collections through the Recycle Coach app! Download the app at eastgwillimbury.ca/Waste.

Mosquito Control Program
Our mosquito control program will begin on April 17 (weather permitting) in Holland Landing and will continue into Mount Albert through the week. A helicopter will be dropping a safe larvicide to standing water mosquito breeding areas in EG.

To learn more about the mosquito control program or to view the treatment map, please visit our website at eastgwillimbury.ca/Mosquito.

Spring and Summer Health and Active Living Guide
Have you heard? The 2025 Spring and Summer Health and Active Living Guide is online and available to register for spring programs! Check out:

• Aquatics programs
• Pre-school programs
• Child and youth programs
• Adult fitness programs

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide.

Youth Week
Join us for FREE Youth Week Programs from May 1 to 7! Check out our various drop-in programs and times available:

• Youth Shinny
• Watercolour Workshop
• Youth Open-Gym
• Youth Board Game Night
• Youth Yoga
• Dodgeball Drop-in

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/YouthWeek.

Sign By-Law Update
We are updating our Sign By-Law and want to hear from you about the proposed updates! Learn more about what is being changed and provide your input by completing the survey at eastgwillimbury.ca/Signs.

East Gwillimbury Farmers Market
The EG Artisan and Farmers Market opens on May 22, and we want you! We are looking for vendors for the upcoming season. Interested in joining us? We are looking for businesses, farmers, community groups, not-for-profit organizations, youth entrepreneurs, and food trucks to join our 2025 season. 

Learn more and apply at eastgwillimbury.ca/FarmersMarket.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Farmers Market would love to partner with you! Learn about our sponsorship opportunities and how your business can support as a community partner. 
For more information, please send us an email.

Climate Change Adaptation Plan Survey
EG is developing a Climate Change Adaptation Plan and we need your input! Take the survey at eastgwillimbury.ca/EcoEmpowerment or join us at our next workshop on May 15 at 8:30 p.m. virtually. To register for the workshop, email environment@eastgwillimbury.ca.

Community Cleanup Program
Help keep our neighbourhoods, parks and trails clean! Do you want to get involved? Join us at the following Community Cleanup dates:

• April 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Murrell Park
• May 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holland Landing Community Centre
• May 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vivian Creek Park
• May 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sharon Hills Park
• June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ridgeview Park and Vista Hills Park

Plan your own!

• Email the Environmental team your name, proposed date/time of the clean-up and location for the clean-up activity, and where the filled waste bags will be located after the cleanup. If you are organizing a large group event, please include that in your email.
• Kits can be picked up in Customer Service at the Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kits contain gloves and garbage bags.

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Cleanup.

Earth Week in EG
Celebrate Earth Week with us! We have various events this month to spread eco-friendly awareness. Join us at:

• Flag Raising on April 22 at 9 a.m. at the EG Civic Centre Community Flagpole
• Library of Things on April 23 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Holland Landing Library
• Check out the EG Public Library Earth Week reading list at https://bit.ly/41V1HoE
• Electric Vehicle Webinar on April 24 at 7 p.m. online (registration required)
• Movie Screening and Streaming of “The Lorax” on April 25 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at the EG Civic Centre and Online
• Eco-Fair on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex in the Canada Hall

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Environment.

Easter Bunny Hike
Join us this SATURDAY from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our annual Easter Bunny Hike! The hike will be held at the Mount Albert Community Centre (53 Main Street). Enjoy:

• A photo booth
• Crafts
• Egg hunt
• Egg decorating

Make sure to bring a basket for treats! Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the Holland Landing Food Pantry at the event.

Please note that this is an outdoor event, and will run rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather. The parking lot is being used as part of the event, making parking limited. Minimal street parking is available.

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Events.