October 24, 2025 Town Page

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A Look Back
Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – October 21, 2025 – 2 p.m. 

Finance presented the 2026 Proposed Budget Preview. 

Corporate Services (CS) shared a report on EG’s Corporate Energy Plan and requested Council’s endorsement on the 30x30 Target. 

CS also presented the Proposed 2026 Statutory, Public and Holiday Closure Schedule. 

The 2026 Council Meeting Schedule was brought forward. 

Council – 6 p.m. 
Several Statutory Public Meetings were held regarding: 

• A Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Future Elementary School and Childcare Centre, Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 2 (Murrell Boulevard and Applegate Drive). To learn more, visit our website. 

• A Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, 31 Sand Road. To learn more visit our website. 

Several minutes, correspondence, recommendations and by-law confirmations appeared on the agenda. 

A Look Ahead 
Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – November 4, 2025 - 10 a.m. 
Council – November 4, 2025 - 2 p.m. 

The agendas for these meeting are available at noon on October 31, 2025, 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 (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

Health and Active Living Plaza:

• Health and Active Living Plaza – Birthday Party/Drop-in Leader
• Health and Active Living Plaza - Fitness Instructor
• Health and Active Living Plaza - Lifeguard
• Health and Active Living Plaza - Aqua Fitness Instructor
• Health and Active Living Plaza - Swim Instructor

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

Health and Active Living Plaza
Thank you for visiting the Health and Active Living Plaza Grand Opening Weekend! It was an amazing time welcoming the community into this new space and celebrating this milestone moment. The Health and Active Living Plaza is now open for regular business! You can:

• Visit Customer Service
• Register for programs
• Participate in drop-in programs
• Use your Active EG Membership at this facility
• Access Library resources
• And much more!

Hours of operation are:

• Monday to Friday – 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/HALP.

York Region Transit to the Health and Active Living Plaza
Have you planned your trip to the Health and Active Living Plaza? York Region Transit - YRT has you covered! YRT now offers bus routes and on demand trips to the Health and Active Living Plaza. Find route details at yrt.ca.

Active EG Memberships
Did you know? Active EG memberships include unlimited access to drop-in programs at all Town recreation facilities including the new Health and Active Living Plaza. Join today and make your visits worry-free at eastgwillimbury.ca/Memberships. Don't want a membership? That's ok...regular drop-in rates still apply.

We Want your Feedback on our Events Strategy
In 2024 and 2025, we heard from residents, community partners, and event organizers about what makes East Gwillimbury’s events special — and how we can continue to make them even better. We’re excited to share the Draft Event Strategy, which outlines a vision and direction for community events in East Gwillimbury over the coming years. Now it’s your turn to review the draft and share your thoughts before it’s finalized. Provide feedback by November 30, 2025, by emailing comments to EGEvents@eastgwillimbury.ca. Your input will help shape the future of community events in East Gwillimbury! Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/EventsStrategy.

2025 Final Property Taxes and Water Due
The 2^nd installment of 2025 final property tax bills is due October 31 along with the October water bill. Payments can be made at your bank, using online/phone banking, through a pre-authorized payment plan or through our online portal. If you have not received a bill, residents are encouraged to contact the Town for their account balance prior to the due date. Find all the details at eastgwillimbury.ca/PropertyTax.

Sign Up 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.

Canada Post Labour Disruption
We are actively monitoring the Canada Post Labour disruption. Please note that property owners and tenants are still responsible for making property tax and water and wastewater payments on time.
How do I get my bill if Canada Post is on strike?

• Residents are encouraged to sign up for e-billing or register for online account access to view a PDF copy of their property tax and water bills.

We will continue to update residents as the disruption continues through social channels and the Town’s website.

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 2026 budget discussions on November 12, 19, and 26, live-streamed at youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury or in-person at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street). 

Haunted Halloween Hike
Join us TONIGHT from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sharon Museum and Gardens for our annual Haunted Halloween Hike! Enjoy a spooktacular evening filled with treats, a walk through the spooky forest, the mystical market, live music, and family fun! Don't forget to wear your costume. This event is fully outdoors. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the Holland Landing Food Pantry at the event. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Halloween.

Heritage Strategy Public Information Session
Together with heritage planning consultant Goodeve & Associates, EG is developing a Heritage Strategy. This project will help guide how we identify, preserve, and celebrate cultural heritage across the community. Join us for the public information sessions on Wednesday, October 29 at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street) to ask questions and provide feedback. The sessions will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Heritage.

Celebrating Small Business Month in East Gwillimbury
October is Small Business Month in Canada! East Gwillimbury is celebrating with events that bring local businesses together to connect, learn, and grow.

Upcoming Events
Work Smarter with AI: Time-Saving Tools with ventureLAB
Learn practical AI tools and strategies to save time, streamline communication, and grow your business with confidence.

• Tuesday, October 21 at 9:30 a.m. | 19000 Leslie Street in Sharon

TechConnex Business Peer-to-Peer
Join TechConnex and local entrepreneurs for monthly peer sessions to share insights, challenges, and growth strategies.

• Thursday, October 23 at 9 a.m. | 19040 Leslie Street in Sharon

YSpace North Coworking Pilot
East Gwillimbury’s coworking pilot invites you to connect, collaborate, and help shape a shared workspace designed for our business community.

• Thursday, October 23 at 12 p.m. | 19040 Leslie Street in Sharon

See the full calendar of events at AdvantageEG.ca/Events.