January 9, 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 - Committee of the Whole at 10 a.m. and Municipal Council at 2 p.m. The agenda for this meeting is available to view 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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Snow Clearing Reminders

With winter weather upon us, here are some friendly reminders to assist crews with snow-clearing operations:

• Keep vehicles off the road
• Do not park on roads from 2 to 6 a.m.
• Ensure vehicles don't overhang onto sidewalks or roads

To learn more about winter maintenance in EG visit eastgwillimbury.ca/SnowClearing.

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.

Report a By-law Concern
Looking to report a by-law concern? Visit eastgwillimbury.ca/BylawForm to complete the online by-law form. For your complaint to be processed, please include valid contact information. 

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Changes
The Ontario Fire Code has expanded its requirements for CO alarms in homes (new and existing). These rules apply to all types of homes, including detached houses, townhouses, and cottages. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/FireSafety.

• 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.
• Recycling Collection Update – Starting this year, residents must use their new recycling carts for recycling collection. This new recycling program is managed by Circular Materials, but GFL will still be the one collecting recycling bi-weekly.

Recycling Cart Set-Out Tips:

• Place the cart with wheels facing your home and the lid toward the street
• Keep at least 1 metre away from fences, vehicles, or other obstacles
• Set carts on a flat   your curb or driveway, clear of snow and ice
• Do not place carts on the road or sidewalk

What to do with old blue bins:

• Repurpose them around your home
• Drop them off at the EG Operations Centre (19850 Woodbine Avenue) until January 23 or the Georgina Transfer Station (23068 Warden Avenue) until January 30.

There are no changes to the garbage or green bin collection. These are still managed by EG.
For questions about missed collection and broken carts, contact GFL at 1-833-779-4351 or n6recycling@gflenv.com.

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:

• Seniors Healthy Meals (Age 55+)
• Children’s Yoga and Beyond
• Zumba
• Learning Mandarin through Art

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

Register for Sports Day Camps
Join us on January 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Health and Active Living Plaza (160 Jim Mortson Drive) for PA Day fun. Campers 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 Health and Active Living Plaza 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.  

We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Summer Student, Parks
• Seasonal Parks, Labourer
• Cooking Instructor
• Tai Chi Instructor
• Skate Guard
• Water/Wastewater Operator
• Fitness Instructor (HALP)

Visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers now to apply!

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.

Upcoming Workshops for Entrepreneurs

• January 20 – AI Tools That Save You Time (Virtual)
• January 21 – AI Prompts and Workflows (Virtual)
• January 27 – Cash Flow and Budgeting in Excel (Virtual)
• January 30 – Beginner’s Mindset for Innovation (In-Person, Health and Active Living Plaza)

Workshops are free to participate, visit AdvantageEG.ca/Events to register. 

Start the New Year with a Library Card!
A library card gives you free access to books, programs, tech, homework help and so more, all year long! Stop by any of our branches to unlock a world of possibilities! We can't wait to see you. Learn more at egpl.ca.

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