December 19, 2025 Town Page

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December 16 Council Meetings 

Committee of the Whole Council  

User Fee Update - Staff presented an update to our Parks, Recreation and Culture user fees. These are intended to maintain cost recovery targets, reflect changing operating costs, align with neighbouring municipalities, and relate to new programs at the Health and Active Living Plaza.

Tree Protection Program - The Town introduced a Tree Protection By-law in November 2024. Staff provided an update on the program. Residents can learn more on the Town’s website.  

Ward Boundary Review - Staff presented a draft Ward Boundary Review Guidelines Policy that would provide a framework for reviews in upcoming terms of Council. 

Council  

Statutory Public Meetings 

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, 19291 Leslie Street and 2016 Farr Avenue. The application proposes a total of future low-density residential development for a total of 830 units, two stormwater management blocks, two open space blocks and one park block. Learn more about this application here.  

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application, 711371 Ontario Inc. Blocks 128, 129 and 130, along Mount Albert Road in Holland Landing. The application proposes to rezone the subject lands to develop 53 single-detached residential units, eight townhouse dwelling units, and 18 condominium units, for a total of 79 residential units. The proposed condominium units will be determined and designed through a subsequent draft plan of condominium. Learn more about this application here.  

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, 18899 Leslie Street. The application proposes to repurpose the existing residential dwelling to establish a Child Care Centre on the subject property. Learn more about this application here.  

Upcoming Council Meetings

January 13 - Committee of the Whole at 10 a.m. and Municipal Council at 2 p.m. The agenda for this meeting will be available at noon on Friday, January 9, 2026, at eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas. 

Get Involved! 

• Review Agendas eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas 
• Make Deputations eastgwillimbury.ca/Deputations 
• Watch Meetings youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury 
• Review the Council Information Package eastgwillimbury.ca/CIP 

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• Holiday Collection Schedule Changes – Due to the Christmas and New Year Holidays collection scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays during the last two weeks of December will be a day later.
• Christmas Tree Collection – Christmas tree collection takes place from January 20 to 23, 2026, on your scheduled collection day. Please remove all decorations, nails, tree stands, and plastic bags, and ensure that trees are easily accessible. Crews will not dig or climb snowbanks to retrieve a tree.
• Waste Calendar – The 2026 Waste Calendar is available online! Hard copies will be mailed to all homes in EG this month, so keep an eye on your mailbox. View the 2026 Waste Calendar, collection schedules, recycling updates, a list of what goes where, and more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Waste.
• Bulky Items (Furniture, mattresses etc.) – Beginning December 31, 2025, bulky items will require a collection tag and a scheduled appointment for pick up. Collection tags can be purchased in Customer Service at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie St), EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road), and Health and Active Living Plaza (160 Jim Morton Dr). To schedule collection, contact GFL at  1-866-421-5625 or WasteLine@gflenv.com.
• Recycling Updates – Beginning December 31, 2025, as mandated by the province, Circular Materials (CM) will manage the collection of recyclable materials in EG. Residents can use their new carts beginning January 2026. As recycling collection transitions to provincial responsibility, there will be no recycling collection from December 30, 2025 to January 3, 2026. Residents can begin using their carts January 6, 2026. For details regarding this program, contact CM at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca, 1-877-667-2626, or visit circularmaterials.ca/east-gwillimbury.
• Blue Box Return Program – EG is hosting a free blue box return and recycling program at the EG Operations Centre (19850 Woodbine Ave, Queensville) until January 23, 2026. Residents can drop off their unwanted or broken blue boxes for disposal and recycling. Alternatively, bins can also be dropped off from January 5 to 30, 2026 at the Georgina Waste Transfer Station located at 23038 Warden Avenue, Keswick. For hours of operation, visit york.ca/wastedepots 

Holiday Hours
Happy Holidays, EG! The Civic Centre will be closed from December 24, 2025 at noon and will reopen on January 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Holiday fun and drop-in activities are available during the holidays at EG facilities. Visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Holidays for details and to view facility hours. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! See you in 2026.

Park with Peace over the Holidays
EG is not issuing parking tickets for vehicles parked more than the three-hour parking limit, or between 2 and 6 a.m. from December 24, 2025, to January 1, 2026!  When it snows, vehicles must be removed from the road to allow snow-clearing operations to take place. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Parking.

Winter Parking Reminders
Follow EG's winter parking rules when the holiday parking exemption period is not in effect:

• Do not park on the street during snow-clearing operations
• When parked, vehicles should not overhang onto the street or sidewalk
• Parking Consideration Forms are not valid during a winter weather event
• There is a year-round three-hour parking limit on all Town roads unless otherwise posted. Vehicles parked on the street longer than three hours are subject to fines
• Vehicles can not be parked on the street between 2 and 6 a.m. year-round

Vehicles that don’t follow the above rules may be subject to fines. Visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Parking to learn more about parking in EG.

Snow Clearing Assistance Program
EG is offering a Snow Removal Financial Assistance program to help seniors and residents with disabilities cover snow removal costs. Eligible residents who hire a service provider to remove snow from their driveways and/or walkways over the 2025 to 2026 winter season will be eligible for a $150 grant. Apply by  April 15, 2026, at eastgwillimbury.ca/SnowAssistance.

Respectful Public Spaces 
The Town of East Gwillimbury is committed to keeping public spaces safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone. Public conduct within the town, in our offices, at events or meetings and online (while engaging with our channels) is expected to reflect the values of courtesy, inclusivity, and mutual respect. All individuals are expected to act responsibly, follow municipal by-laws, and treat public spaces and one another with consideration. We strive to keep the Town’s public spaces safe and free from abusive behaviour, harassment and intimidation.  

EG’s Respectful Public Spaces Policy outlines expectations for courteous behaviour and helps prevent conduct that disrupts services, threatens safety, or interferes with enjoyment of shared spaces. By treating one another with respect, we help ensure Town facilities, services, and programs remain accessible and enjoyable for everyone. 

Thank you for doing your part to support a positive EG. View the Respectful Public Spaces Policy. 

Give the Gift of Health and Active Living this holiday season
We're excited to share the launch of our Move, Play, Connect recreation gift cards. From refreshing laps in the pool to fitness classes, community sports, and activities, a gift card is the perfect way to promote wellness. These gift cards can be used for registered programs, camps, drop-ins, birthday parties, and memberships. 

To purchase a gift card, visit Customer Service at the Civic Centre, EG Sports Complex, or Health and Active Living Plaza. You can also call 905-478-3826 or email leisure1@eastgwillimbury.ca for assistance. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Rec

Register for Winter Programs
Looking for a cozy new hobby or a way to stay active this season? We’ve got you covered! Check out these fun winter programs:

• Beginner Latin dance
• Children’s Yoga and Beyond
• Chinese Calligraphy – Meditation and Cultural Brushwork
• Learning Mandarin through Art
•  Pilates
• Seniors Healthy Meals
• Slow Start Yoga
• Youth Futsal League (In partnership with EG Soccer Club!)

Programs begin January 5. Register today, so you won’t miss out on your favourite activity. Explore the Health and Active Living Guide at eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide.

Winter Break Camps
Join us for our Winter Wonder Camp this holiday season!

• The first session runs from December 22 to 24
• The second session runs from December 29 to 31

Each session is two full days, with the last day being a half day. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities like games, sports, arts and crafts, and more! Register for the appropriate age group at eastgwillimbury.ca/SchoolBreakPrograms.

We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Art Instructor
• Climate Change Program Assist
• Cooking Instructor
• Facility Attendant – Part Time
• Facility Operator – Part Time
• Intermediate Planner
• Intermediate Planner
• Municipal Inspector 
• Planner (Heritage, 24-month contract)
• Skate Guard
• Tai Chi Instructor

Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP):

• Birthday Party/Drop-in Leader
• Fitness Instructor
• Pre-school and Children's Instructor

• Camp Director
• Summer Camp Counsellor
• Summer Camp Counsellor - Junior
• Summer Camp Inclusion Counsellor
• Summer Camp Supervisor

Noon Years Eve
We’re ringing in the new year early in two locations! Join us at the EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon) on December 31 from 10 a.m. to noon for free skating, an outdoor concert, train rides, food, activities, crafts, and countdown at noon.

This year we’re hosting an after party at the HALP (160 Jim Mortson Drive, Queensville) to continue the celebrations with drop-in activities. Noon Year’s Eve attendees will receive one free drop-in pass to use during the after-party at the HALP. Regular drop-in program rates will apply without a pass. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/NYE.

NewRoads Public Skate
Grab your skates and join us on December 30 from noon to 2 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex for a FREE skate sponsored by NewRoads Automotive Group. Bring your friends and family for some fun on the ice during the holiday break! Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Skate.

Mayor and Council Pancake Breakfast and Free Skate
Save the date and kick-start your new year with EG! Join Mayor and Council for our Pancake Breakfast and Skate on Saturday, January 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the EG Sports Complex. Enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast and a skate sponsored by Enbridge Gas and Tim Hortons. For details, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Events.

Join us at the Health and Active Living Plaza in the Public and Social Services Pod for:

Sales Masterclass: Sales Made Easy for Entrepreneurs (2-Parts)
Build confidence and clarity in your sales approach with Robert Kinch of Get More Sales Corp.
Dates: January 8 and 15, 2026 | Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Unleashing the World of Possibilities Through the Beginner’s Mind
Learn practical tools to spark innovation and approach challenges with a fresh perspective, led by Leo Chan of Abound Innovation.
Date: January 30, 2026 | Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Register for free at AdvantageEG.ca/Events.

Holiday Hours
The Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025) and New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2025). The Library will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. From all of us at the library, we wish you a warm and happy holiday season!

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