January 16, 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 

January 13 Meetings

Fill By-Law – Town staff are working to finalize the proposed By-law update and incorporate feedback received from residents. A draft by-law will be shared with Council in early 2026. Learn more about this update here.  

Upcoming Council Workshop 
January 20 at 10 a.m. – The workshop will include updates on the following items: 

• Zoning By-law Conformity  
• Thinking Green Development Standards  

View the meeting agenda at  eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas. 

Upcoming Public Meetings - January 27 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers

Official Plan Amendment Application - For 18830, 18858 and 18880 2nd Concession Road and Part Lot 105, Concession 1 R-Plan 65R 30457. This proposal subject lands in order to facilitate a future residential development with a total of 1,064 dwelling units. This development proposes 3 eight-storey mid-rise apartment buildings with a total of 322 units, 708 townhouse units (620 back-to-back, stacked townhouses and 88 lane-based townhouses), 34 lane based semi-detached dwellings, a new internal road network, a public park block, and a stormwater management pond. Learn more here. 

Heritage Conversation District Study - East Gwillimbury is completing a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study for the community of Sharon. The Town is looking for community feedback to determine if the historic Sharon Village area, specifically Leslie Street, has enough heritage attributes for consideration as a potential HCD. Learn more here. 

The meetings will be live-streamed at youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury
To view the full meeting notices, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/PublicMeetings

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

Christmas Tree Collection
Christmas tree collection takes place from January 20 to 23 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. 

Vote for EG's Santa Claus Parade
Did you hear the great news? EG’s Santa Claus Parade has been nominated for a 2025 Readers’ Choice Award – all thanks to you! We have been nominated under Arts, Culture and Entertainment – Favourite Annual Local Event and we’re thrilled that you thought of us. Be sure to vote for East Gwillimbury’s Santa Claus Parade as your Favourite Annual Local Event by February 6. Vote here.

Salt Smarter and Protect Our Waterways
Using salt on our roads, driveways and walkways keeps us safe in icy conditions; however, using too much can harm our environment. Once salt reaches lakes, rivers, or groundwater, it never disappears and can pollute drinking water, damage infrastructure, and threaten fish and plant life. Follow these tips to protect our watershed:

• Clear snow before using salt on your driveway
• Use a handful (approximately four tablespoons) of salt for a sidewalk square
• After ice melts, sweep leftover salt to prevent runoff
• Use alternatives like sand

For more tips, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/SnowClearing. 

Winter Weather Reminders
Follow these winter reminders when snow is in the forecast for your safety and to assist snow-clearing crews:

• Place garbage and waste collection bins on your driveway
• Do not park on the street
• When parked, vehicles should not overhang onto the street or sidewalk
• If you have a fire hydrant on or near your property, clear one metre of snow around it in case of an emergency
• Ensure all outdoor vents and pipes along your home are clear of snow

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/SnowClearing. 

Temporary Warming Centres in EG
When a cold weather alert is issued, 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

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Facilities. 

We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Cooking Instructor
• Fitness Instructor (HALP)
• Recreation/HALP Programs and Events Coordinator
• Revenue Services Clerk (15-month contract)
• Seasonal Parks Labourer
• Summer Student, Parks
• Tai Chi Instructor
• Water/Wastewater Operator

Visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers now to apply!

Winter Programs
There’s still time to join us for winter programs. Try something new, learn a new skill or fall in love with a new hobby this season. Register today for fun at the HALP: 

• Zumba
• Learning Mandarin through Art
• Seniors Healthy Meals (Age 55+)

As part of Seniors Healthy Meals, learn to make new recipes like:

• February 5: Chinese - Learn how to make homemade dumplings and the filling
• February 19: French - Learn how to make Ratatouille
• March 5: Mediterranean - Learn how to make a homemade hummus, baba ganoush, and pita bread from scratch
• March 26: Japanese - Learn how to make a Japanese cucumber salad, and a chicken teriyaki rice bowl

Explore the Health and Active Living Guide and register at eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide.

Register for Sports Day Camps
Join us on January 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HALP for PA Day fun. Campers will enjoy a variety of sport-themed activities, including games, arts and crafts, and more. Registration is open for junior (four to six years old) and senior (seven to 12 years old) campers.
For more details and to register, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/SchoolBreakPrograms.

Ready to Make a Splash in Leadership?
EG is partnering with YRDSB to offer Healthy Living and Aquatics Activities, a hybrid aquatics leadership course designed to help students gain valuable water safety, teamwork, and leadership skills!
This semester-long course runs from February 15 to May 28 at the HALP and will earn you:

• One Secondary School credit – Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities (PAQ2O)
• Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion
• Lifesaving Society's Bronze Cross
• Lifesaving Society's Standard First Aid with CPR-C

Whether you're looking to become a lifeguard, swim instructor, or just grow your leadership potential - this is your chance!
Register now with code #10831 on Activenet or visit the YRDSB website. 

Recreation Gift Cards Now Available 
We're excited to share 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 HALP. You can also call 905-478-3826 or email for assistance. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Rec.

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

Pan-African Flag Raising in Partnership with the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) - February 4 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre Community Flagpole. Following the event, guests are invited to enjoy a meal provided by Irie Bistro in the Civic Centre Atrium.

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.

Join us for free upcoming training sessions for entrepreneurs:

• January 27 – Cash Flow and Budgeting in Excel (Virtual)
• January 30 – Beginner’s Mindset for Innovation (In-Person)
• February 3 – Marketing and Content Foundations (Virtual)
• February 4 – Branding Essentials (Virtual)

Visit AdvantageEG.ca/Events for details and to register.

Build Healthy Habits with Loanable Sports Equipment!
Get moving this year with sports equipment you can check out from our Library of Things! Whether it's rackets for badminton and pickleball, or outdoor play items like a cornhole set, borrowing equipment makes it easier and more affordable to stay active. Try something new and turn your New Year's resolutions into healthy habits. Learn more about your local library at egpl.ca.

 Find more events or submit your own!