November 14, 2025 Town Page

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A Look Back 
Budget Deliberations – November 12, 2025 – 9 a.m. 

Budget Committee reviewed the operating and capital budgets for all Town departments. You can learn more or provide your feedback online at eastgwillimbury.ca/Budget.

The next budget meetings will occur at 9 a.m. on November 19 and 26, 2025. Agendas for these meetings will be available at eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas. 

A Look Ahead
Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – November 18, 2025 – 2 p.m.

The Water and Wastewater Financial Plan and Rate Study 2025, which was deferred from the November 4, 2025 CWC meeting, will be presented. Development Services has a report involving the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 31 Sand Road. Review the report here.

Development Services have a report requesting Council include a Draft Built Heritage Strategy in the 2026 Budget. 

There will be two updates about the Health and Active Living Plaza. One will focus on the grand opening celebration, and the other is a construction and budget update.

The agenda for this meeting is available at eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas. 

Council – November 18, 2025 - 6 p.m.

Statutory Public Meetings will occur for the following applications:

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Private Club – Masonic Temple located at 20366 Leslie Street
• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications located at 291 Mount Albert Road

The agenda for this meeting is available at eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas.  

Join us for the November Council Meetings: 

• November 18 - Committee of the Whole at 2 p.m.
• November 18 - Municipal Council at 6 p.m.
• November 19 - Budget Committee at 9 a.m.
• November 26 - Budget Committee at 9 a.m.

Get Involved!
Review Agendas eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas
Make Deputations eastgwillimbury.ca/Deputations 
Watch Meetings youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury
Review the Council Information Package (CIP) for memos, general correspondence and correspondence from York Region. CIPs are distributed twice a month on Fridays. Find CIPs at eastgwillimbury.ca/CIP.

Contact Council

We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Facility Attendant – Part Time
• Facility Operator – Part Time
• Fleet Manager
• Municipal Inspector  
• Property Tax Analyst – (15 Month Contract)
• Training Officer

Health and Active Living Plaza:

• Customer Service Representative
• Birthday Party/Drop-in Leader
• Fitness Instructor
• Lifeguard
• Aqua Fitness Instructor
• Swim Instructor

 Visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers now to apply! 

Recycling Updates
Effective, December 31, 2025, East Gwillimbury’s recycling pick-up will transition to a provincial program, run by its contractor Circular Materials. As part of the transition, new 360-litre recycling carts are being delivered to homes this week. Please do not use these carts until January 2026.

The Town has received questions and feedback regarding this new provincial program. The N6 Mayors are actively advocating on residents’ behalf for a smaller cart option and better communications. Details will be shared once available.

If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Circular Materials at:

• customerservice@circularmaterials.ca
•  1-877-667-2626
• circularmaterials.ca/east-gwillimbury

Information regarding this transition is also available on our website at eastgwillimbury.ca/Recycling.

2026 Business Plan and Budget
Have your say on EG's 2026 Budget and review some of the projects being discussed including:

• Replacing the Town website  
• Community safety 
• New fire station location study 
• Implementing a Heritage Strategy  
• Completing the Health and Active Living Plaza park  

Learn more and complete the online survey at eastgwillimbury.ca/Budget. Don’t forget to tune into the next budget discussions on November 19, and 26, live-streamed at youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury or in-person at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street). 

Santa Claus Parade Road Closure
There is a temporary road closure on Leslie Street, between Judah Doan Way and Mount Albert Road and Mount Albert Road, between Leslie Street and Colonel Wayling Boulevard. The parade begins at Mount Albert Road and Leslie Street (19000 Leslie Street in front of the Civic Centre) and ends at the Sports Complex. Please note that roads close at 2:30 p.m. and will reopen once the parade is over. Find a map of the parade route and learn more on our website. 

Toy and Food Drive Begins
Make the holidays a little brighter this holiday season for those in need. Donations of unexpired, non-perishable food items, gift cards, new unwrapped toys, toiletries, and more are being collected from November 16 to December 12 at:

Civic Centre
19000 Leslie Street

East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
1914B Mount Albert Road

Holland Landing Fire Station 2-4
19314 Yonge Street

Mount Albert Station 2-6
22 Princess Street

Queensville Fire Station 2-8
1590 Queensville Side Road

Holland Landing library branch
19513 Yonge Street

Mount Albert library branch
19300 Centre Street

Queensville library branch
160 Jim Mortson Drive

Items needed:

• Toiletries for adults and babies
• Warm winter clothing for adults
• Housewares, linens and sleeping bags
• Baby items (formula and diapers)
• Toys for children (all ages) and pre-teens
• Non-perishable food items
• Please do not donate expired food items

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/ToyFoodDrive.

Spend your PA Day with EG! 
Register now for the Junior Art Attack Day Camp with code #10582 (ages four to six) or Art Attack Day Camp with code #10583 (ages seven to 12) on November 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street). Campers will explore their creative talents while creating different projects like watercolour paintings, jewelry, clay figures, sketches and more! Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide.

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. 

Snow Clearing Assistance Program
East Gwillimbury is offering a Snow Removal Financial Assistance program to help seniors and residents with disabilities cover snow removal costs during winter. 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 financial grant. 75 grants will be available for this program. Apply by April 15, 2026. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/SnowAssistance.

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.  

Active EG Memberships
Are you interested in memberships in EG? What do you get with an Active EG Membership? We have the answers for you! Active EG Memberships include unlimited access to drop-in programs at all Town recreation facilities, including the Health and Active Living Plaza! With monthly and annual memberships, you have unlimited drop-in program access to either:

• Aquatics
• Gym/Fitness (excluding Matrix of Motion)
• Group Fitness
• Skating

Memberships are not required to participate in drop-in programs. If you would like to join drop-in programs, regular drop-in rates still apply.
Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Memberships.  

We Want your Feedback on our Events Strategy
We’ve heard from residents, community partners, and event organizers about what makes EG’s events special — and how we can continue to make them even better. We’re excited to share the Draft Events Strategy, which outlines a vision and direction for future community events in EG. Now it’s your turn to review the draft and share your thoughts before it’s finalized. Email your feedback to EGEvents@eastgwillimbury.ca by December 19, 2025. Your input will help shape the future of community events in EG! Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/EventsStrategy.

Santa Claus Parade, Holiday Market and Tree Lighting
Santa Claus is coming to EG! Mark your calendars and join us on November 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) for our annual Santa Claus Parade, Holiday Market, and Tree Lighting celebration. Enjoy warm drinks, local vendors and fun-filled festivities! Find a map of the parade route and learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Santa.

Dare to Care
Join EG’s Fire and Emergency Service (FES) team on November 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to be a holiday hero! Donate unexpired, non-perishable food items, unopened toys or cash to the FES Dare to Care toy and food drive. Visit the team at:

• Foodland Mount Albert (19263 Highway 48)
• Vince's Market (19103A Leslie Street)
• Real Canadian Superstore (18120 Yonge Street)

Discover, Create, and Innovate in Our New Makerspace!
Our Makerspace is your own creation station! It is the perfect place to learn, tinker, challenge yourself and build skills. Whether you’re a seasoned Maker who needs access to specialized equipment or a creative mind looking to get started, we’re here for you! Visit egpl.ca to find out more.