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Upcoming Council meeting May 3, 2022, at 1 p.m.

Council highlights from the April 20, 2022, meeting

Cannabis Production Facilities Public Meeting
Staff presented proposed updates regarding a Town-initiated Zoning By-law amendment to regulate cannabis production facilities in EG. Staff will report back to Council prior to early June with additional information that addresses comments received from members of the public and with an implementation recommendation. For more information, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/cannabis

EG wins two awards
The Town of East Gwillimbury received awards from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) for its Highway 404 Employment Corridor Secondary Plan and from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2020. For details, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/awards

Official Plan Review Public Meeting
A public meeting regarding the Town’s draft updated Official Plan will take place on Wednesday, May 11, at 6 p.m. Members of the public are invited to learn more about the draft updated Official Plan and provide feedback. Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/opreview to view the draft updated Official Plan and all additional background info.

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Join our team!

The Town is hiring various full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. We also hire for various ongoing positions.

Learn more or apply


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Idea Consultation

Don’t know where to begin when starting your own business? In partnership with the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury, York University’s YSpace Idea Consultations can help you get started. This program provides entrepreneurs everything they need to launch or refine their business, whether they are established or first-time founders.

The program provides:

  • Free one-on-one consultation with a business professional
  • A defined roadmap aligned to your unique needs
  • Additional support and mentoring

Connect with us today at www.advantageeg.ca/entrepreneurshiphub/


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Nomination Period Begins Next Week

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If you are interested in running for office, nomination forms for the 2022 Municipal Election may be filed in person or by an agent with the Returning Officer as of Monday, May 2, 2022, during regular business hours and by appointment only. Candidates may file a nomination form up until 2 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022. For more information visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/2022Election


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EG Sports Complex COVID-19 Booster Clinic
York Region is opening pop-up vaccination clinics for booster doses on April 29, May 13, June 10 and June 24 at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex in the Canada Hall. Learn more: www.eastgwillimbury.ca/VaccineSupport

Public Meeting Woodbine Ave. Rezoning
A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 6 p.m. to discuss the zoning by-law amendments to the Woodbine Avenue development. Read more here.

2022 Property Taxes Due
2022 interim property tax bills were mailed by January 14, 2022. The second payment is due on April 29. Payments can be made at your bank, online/phone banking or through a pre-authorized payment plan. Learn more at
www.eastgwillimbury.ca/PropertyTax

LDD Burlap Pick-up for caterpillars
EG is making one piece of free pre-cut burlap wrap available per household at various locations across EG while supplies last. Pick-up locations during regular operating hours are:

  • The Civic Centre
  • Holland Landing and Mount Albert Libraries

Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/LDD

Thank you Team EG
On behalf of the Mayor, Team EG Captain Councillor Joe Persechini and Council, thank you to all who participated and donated to the Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake! We are proud to say Team EG collectively raised $9,935 for the Southlake Foundation!

Community Clean Up
EG is organizing community clean-up kits for residents interested in picking up litter and debris. We will provide you with an EG tote bag, biodegradable garbage bags and disposable gloves. If interested, email mhemmingway@eastgwillimbury.ca

No Mow May
The Environmental Advisory Committee asks residents to help support pollinators this spring and avoid mowing lawns until June. It prevents the disturbance of insects and amphibians that may be burrowed or hiding in leaves and lawns and increases food sources for pollinators. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/NoMowMay


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EG Food Pantry
April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holland Landing Community Centre.

Find more upcoming events


Operations Centre opening invite

Summer camp registration

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