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Council Highlights

A look back

A Special Council workshop on Emergency Management took place on May 13, 2025, at 6 p.m.  

A look forward

Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) at 2 p.m. 

Corporate Services will report on Strategic Workforce Planning, and the consultant will make a presentation. The purpose is to provide a high-level, dynamic strategic workforce plan to guide the Town to prepare for and manage anticipated future growth. 

A joint Corporate Services and Development Services (DS) presentation and memo, "Thinking Green! Development Standards Update Process" is on the agenda. 

A DS report on an application for a Telecommunication Tower at 19442 2nd Concession Road is on the agenda. 

DS will also share: 

  • A report from the Planning Branch - DS2025-10: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Allocation Request, 19820 Holland Landing Road, from 6ix Development Inc. 

  • A report from the Planning Branch - DS2025-11: Extension of Draft Plan of Standard Condominium Approval, 19267 Centre Street, 1422754 Ontario Limited (Averton) 

  • A memo is on the agenda for information and to advise Council of a Community Design Plan application submitted by Jones Consulting Group Ltd. to the Development Services, Planning Branch. The subject lands are located at the northwest corner of Yonge and Green Lane. 

Engineering and Public Works (EPW) has a report on the agenda regarding Streetlight Maintenance, Repairs and Locates Contract Award. EG maintains approximately 3,100 streetlights Town-wide, with approximately 900 additional streetlights expected through approved capital projects and assumption of new developments over the next few years. A memo on streetlight conversion to LED also appears on the agenda. 

A train whistle update memo is on the agenda, titled “Review on Anti-Whistling Measures and Update.” 

Fire and Emergency Service (FES) has a report on the agenda covering the Emergency Management Program Review and Update. A memo sharing the FES Annual Report is on the agenda, as well as a memo on the Green Flashing Light Program. 

Council at 6 p.m. 

Several items for recommendation and adoption of minutes appear on the agenda. 

Statutory meetings for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application 21383 Woodbine Avenue, and a Proposed Town Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application Yorkwood Homes [Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 2] will also take place. 

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For details and to apply, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers.

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Civic Centre Closure
The Civic Centre will be closed on Monday, May 19 for Victoria Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m. If you have an emergency with regards to water, sewers, or roads, call 905-478-4282 and press option 3. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Holidays.

Register for E-Billing
Never miss a bill - avoid potential disruptions and sign up for e-billing now! It's easy, eco-friendly, and efficient! Register now at eastgwillimbury.ca/Ebilling.

Memberships Have Arrived in EG
Get ready to move, play, and connect— various memberships are available starting June 2 for use at all East Gwillimbury recreation facilities and at the brand-new Health and Active Living Plaza when it opens! Join early and be rewarded — The first 100 people to sign up will receive a special welcome gift plus an extended membership at no extra cost.  Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Memberships

National Public Works Week
May 18 to 24 is National Public Works Week! We want to shoutout our amazing staff who work hard to make the EG community so great! Join us at the grand opening of our EG Artisan and Farmers Market on May 22 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre for our annual Touch-a-Truck event.

Highway 48 Sidewalk Construction
Highway 48 is getting a new stretch of sidewalk! Construction will begin the week of May 19 to extend the sidewalk along Highway 48 from Princess Street to the south-west corner of the Foodland property. This pedestrian sidewalk is expected to be ready in August and all businesses along this strip will remain open during construction. We are excited to further improve accessibility in EG with this project!

Smoke and CO Alarm Program
Every year EG Fire and Emergency Service (EGFES) conducts the annual Smoke and CO alarm program, which runs from April to October. The EGFES team will test all smoke alarms and CO alarms to make sure they are in good working condition and answer any other fire related questions you have. This program is free and available to all EG residents. Want to get involved? Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/SmokeAlarms.

East Gwillimbury Farmers Market
The EG Artisan and Farmers Market opens on May 22, and we want you! We are looking for vendors for the upcoming season. Interested in joining us? We are looking for businesses, farmers, community groups, not-for-profit organizations, youth entrepreneurs, and food trucks to join our 2025 season. 

Learn more and apply at eastgwillimbury.ca/FarmersMarket.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Farmers Market would love to partner with you! Learn about our sponsorship opportunities and how your business can support as a community partner. 
For more information, please send us an email.

Health and Active Living Guide
Have you heard? The 2025 Spring and Summer Health and Active Living Guide is online and available to register for spring programs! Discover a program for you at eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide.

Customer Service Portal
Did you know EG has an online customer service portal? You can quickly create a service request and check your previous entries. The customer service portal can help you with:

  • Streetlight outages
  • Road and traffic concerns
  • Water and wastewater inquiries
  • Parks and trails
  • By-law concerns
  • Missed waste collections
  • Other general inquiries

Visit the portal at eastgwillimbury.ca/CustomerServicePortal.

Town Events

East Gwillimbury Artisan and Farmers Market
We are celebrating 15 years of the EG Artisan and Farmers Market. Join us for our grand opening on May 22 to shop local! Guests can also enjoy the touch-a-truck event in celebration of National Public Works Week, and attend our Community Open House to learn about various projects and initiatives happening in EG. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/FarmersMarket.

Community Open House
Join us on May 22 for our Community Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre! Want to learn more about the Town’s services? Ask an expert from one of our amazing Town staff! Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/OpenHouse.

Community Cleanup Program
Help keep our neighbourhoods, parks and trails clean! Do you want to get involved? Join us at the following Community Cleanup dates:

  • May 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sharon Hills Park
  • June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ridgeview Park and Vista Hills Park

Plan your own!

  • Email the Environmental team your name, proposed date/time of the clean-up and location for the clean-up activity, and where the filled waste bags will be located after the cleanup. If you are organizing a large group event, please include that in your email.
  • Kits can be picked up in Customer Service at the Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kits contain gloves and garbage bags.

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Cleanup.

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York Region Family Fun Day
Save the date for York Region’s Family Fun Day in celebration of National Public Works Week! Join York Region on May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 90 Bales Drive East in East Gwillimbury for interactive displays, trucks, activities and lunch provided by the Holland Landing Lions Club. Learn more at york.ca/PublicWorks.

Easter Seals Run
Take part in the Easter Seals Run for National Accessibility Week on May 25 in Newmarket at Riverwalk Commons. Register today at eastersealsrun.com.

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Storytellers of the North: New Book Club in Mount Albert!
Join the Library for a new book club at the Mount Albert branch, Storytellers of the North. This club is centered around Canadian writers that represent a variety of voices, experiences, and cultures. Copies of the book will be provided to participants for the first two meetings; bring your library card to any branch to grab your copy!

 

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