February 6, 2026 Town Page

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Customer Service is here to help! Contact the team by calling 905-478-4282 or online through:

Email Customer Service  Customer Service Website Page 

Upcoming Council Meetings 

• Committee of the Whole Council – February 10 at 10 a.m. 
• Council – February 10 at 2 p.m.  
• Special Council/Education Workshop – February 18 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 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 

Contact Council

Upcoming Public Meetings - Engage with EG
The community is invited to learn more about both projects, ask questions and share thoughts and ideas at the upcoming open house sessions for:

Official Plan (OP) Review and Complete Communities Secondary Plan
Tuesday, February 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the EG Operations Centre, (19850 Woodbine Avenue). EG’s Official Plan was adopted in 2022. However, it has been updated to align with the Provincial Planning Statement, which was updated in 2024, and EG’s Complete Communities Secondary Plan. Residents are welcome to attend the open house to learn more about the changes.

Thinking Green Development Standards (TGDS)
Thursday, February 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street). Join the project team to review the proposed TGDS for new developments and share ideas on the project. The TGDS outline the Town’s sustainability expectations and encourages new developments to be environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically sustainable. *Note: In this month’s Town Talk in the Bulletin, this date was incorrectly stated as Tuesday, February 19. The correct date is Thursday, February 19. Visit eastgwillimbury.ca/PublicMeetings for details and to learn more about each project.

Family Day Hours
The Civic Centre will be closed on Monday, February 16 for Family Day. If you have an emergency with regards to water, sewers, or roads, please call 905-478-4282 and press option 3. Find our holiday hours of operation at eastgwillimbury.ca/Holidays. Looking for something to do on Family Day? Check out the Town's Family Day event below! 

Bulky Item and Collection Tag Updates
Changes were made to the bulky item collection process on December 31, 2025. Bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, and toilets require a collection tag which are available for purchase through Customer Service at the Civic Centre, Sports Complex, Health and Active Living Plaza, and now at the Holland Landing and Mount Albert Public Libraries. A maximum of five tags may be used per pickup week. Bulky items and large appliances require a scheduled pick-up date. Collection tags cost $11.50 (plus tax) for a sheet of five tags. Contact GFL at 1-866-421-5625 or email to schedule an appointment for pick up, coordinated through GFL. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Waste.

Coldest Night of the Year
Join Team EG for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk on February 28 to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness, hurt and hunger. Learn more, donate or register to Team EG at eastgwillimbury.ca/CNOY.

Winter Parking Reminders
Winter is here which means EG winter parking regulations are in effect!

• Do not park on the street during snow clearing operations
• Parked vehicles should not overhang onto roads or sidewalks 
• All Parking Consideration Forms are not valid during a winter weather event

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Parking.

Submit Proposals for Public Art in Carnaby Park 
We are calling all professional Canadian artists to apply to feature their art in EG! Submit an art piece proposal for consideration in Carnaby Park located in the community of Queensville by April 30, 2026, at 3 p.m. 

Proposals must showcase Canadian history, national identity, remembrance or Canada’s role in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/ArtsAndCulture.  

Temporary Warming Centres in EG
When a cold weather alert is issued or in the forecast, the following Town facilities can be used as temporary warming centres during regular business hours:

• Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street)
• EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road)
• Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street)
• Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street)
• Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP) (160 Jim Mortson Drive)
• All East Gwillimbury Public Library branches

Find hours of operations at eastgwillimbury.ca/Facilities. 

Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp registration opens soon! Whether it’s first-time campers, artists, makers, athletes, nature and animal lovers, aspiring superheroes, or future leaders. We have something fun for every camper!

• Resident registration opens February 16 at 10 a.m.
• Non-resident registration opens February 23 at 8:30 a.m.

Our 2026 Summer Camp guide is available online now; with everything you need to know including a full list of our camps!
Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/SummerCamps.

March Break Camps
Spend your March Break with us at the HALP this year! Check out everything the HALP has to offer with us. March Break Camp registration is available now. Register for:

• HALP Junior Camp EG – 4 to 6 years
• HALP Senior March Break Camp – 7 to 12 years

For more details and to register, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/SchoolBreakPrograms.

We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Municipal Law Enforcement Student
• Building Student
• Winter Road Patrol (February-April 2026)
• Winter Roads Labourer (February-April 2026)
• Procurement Analyst
• Planning Student
• Facility Operator II (Arena Focus)
• Manager of Roads
• Summer Student, Parks
• Cooking Instructor
• Fitness Instructor - HALP
• Hockey Camp Instructor
• Parks Operator
• Seasonal Parks Labourer
• Tai Chi Instructor

Visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers now to apply!

Black History Month
We’re excited to celebrate Black History Month (BHM) 2026 with meaningful events throughout this month. This year’s BHM theme is “Fostering our Interconnectedness”. Join us for:

BHM Market and Community Event in Partnership with the East Gwillimbury Public Library - February 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HALP. Shop from black-owned businesses, and experience an African drumming workshop, socasize fitness class, mixed media workshop, and author reading with Nadia Hohn.

Come celebrate Black history, culture, and community with us. For details and to register, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/BHM.

Family Fun Day
Bring your family and join us for Family Fun Day in EG on February 16!

HALP
Join us from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Summer camp registration (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Health and Active Living Fair
• Face painting
• Balloon twisting
• Family yoga ($)
• Free public swim (2 to 4 p.m.)
• Women’s swim ($)
• Food and beverage vendors ($)

EG Sports Complex
Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free public skate and summer camp registration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thank you to our sponsors and community partners for this event:

• Club Pilates
• Queensville Pharmacy
• Queensville Dental
• Newmarket Orthodontics
• East Gwillimbury Minor Hockey Association

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/FamilyFunDay.

Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the HALP! Bring your family and friends to celebrate the Year of the Horse, enjoy cultural delights, lively performances, and family-friendly activities. This is a free event with food available for purchase. This event is organized with the support of the EG Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, the EG Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the EG Public Library.

Upcoming Training for Entrepreneurs  

• February 10 – Crafting Your Logo and Website (Virtual)
• February 11 – Email Marketing Essentials (Virtual)
• February 17 – AI Tools for Design and Social Media (Virtual)
• February 18 – Design Your Brand Kit Using Canva (In-Person, Health, and Active Living Plaza)

Free registration: AdvantageEG.ca/Events.

Black History Month at the Library
Black History Month at the public library is a time to celebrate the achievements, voices, and history of Black communities through our books and shared learning. East Gwillimbury Public Library honours this month by highlighting stories of resilience and creativity while creating space for reflection, discovery, and community connection.

 Find more events or submit your own!