September 26, 2025 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 

There are no Council Highlights for this week. Stay tuned for next weeks eNews.

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Review Agendas eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas
Make Deputations eastgwillimbury.ca/Deputations 
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We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Crossing Guard
• Cultural Dance Instructor
• Facility Attendant (Part time)
• Facility Operator (Part Time)
• Financial Analyst
• Fitness Instructor – Yoga
• General Manager, Development Services
• Health and Active Living Plaza – Birthday Party/Drop-in Leader
• Health and Active Living Plaza – Customer Service Representative
• Health and Active Living Plaza - Fitness Instructor
• Health and Active Living Plaza - Lifeguard
• Health and Active Living Plaza - Swim Instructor
• Health and Active Living Plaza - Aqua Fitness Instructor
• Line Dancing Instructor
• Skate Guard

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

Health and Active Living Plaza Grand Opening Weekend
The Health and Active Living Plaza is almost here! Join us for the Grand Opening Weekend on October 17, 18, and 19 for food, free programming, tours of the facility, live entertainment, and so much more. Find details at eastgwillimbury.ca/HALP.

Active EG Memberships
Various memberships are available for use at all EG recreation facilities including the new Health and Active Living Plaza! Join us on October 1 at the Health and Wellness Fair at the EG Sports Complex for a special membership promotion. Any yearly memberships purchased on October 1,2025, will be extended until January 1, 2027! Can’t make it on October 1? Come on out to the Health and Active Living Plaza Grand Opening Weekend from October 17 to 19 to purchase a yearly membership that’s also extended until January 2027. Register or learn more  at eastgwillimbury.ca/Memberships.

Fall and Winter Health and Active Living Guide
The Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Health and Active Living Guide is online! View the refreshed guide and find something for everyone at eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide. 

Blue Box Changes
Starting January 1, 2026, Circular Materials, will be introducing changes to how recycling is collected in EG.
New recycling carts: Residents will receive a 95-gallon wheeled cart for recycling – more details to follow on when you will be receiving the cart.
Collection frequency: Recycling will be picked up every other week instead of weekly.
Automated collection: Recycling carts will be collected using trucks with mechanical arms, replacing manual collection by collectors. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/BlueBox.

Yard Waste
Yard waste collection takes place every other week. Place yard waste in compostable bags or open top containers (labelled as yard waste) with the rest of your collection bins. Visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Waste.

2026 Business Plan and Budget
East Gwillimbury’s 2026 Business Plan and Budget process is underway! Get involved by completing a brief survey at eastgwillimbury.ca/Budget.

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.

Carnaby Park Art
Calling all Canadian artists! EG is looking for art in Carnaby Park (80 Alvin Pegg Drive). Are you a professional, Canadian artist? Your art could be featured in EG! 

The proposed artwork should explore themes that: 

• Showcase or narrate a significant aspect of Canadian history, with an emphasis on national identity and remembrance. 
• Reflect on Canada’s role in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, honouring the contributions and sacrifices made by Canadians. 

• Is visually engaging from all perspectives and constructed using durable, weather-resistant materials, to ensure longevity in an outdoor park setting. 

Submit an art piece proposal for consideration in Carnaby Park by September 30, 2025, at 3 p.m. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/ArtsAndCulture.

Culture Crawl Event
Join us on September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Culture Crawl! Take a self-guided tour around EG and experience amazing artists and venues. With free admission for all ages, locations in Sharon, Holland Landing, and Mount Albert, and over 40 artists and artisans there is sure to be something for everyone! To learn more, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/CultureCrawl.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Week 
September 23 to 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) week, a week spent remembering and acknowledging Indigenous children who did not return home from residential schools as well as honouring the survivors, their families, and communities. EG has multiple events throughout the week including;  

NDTR and Orange Shirt Day Reconciliation Exhibit:  

• September 23 to 27 (during library hours) 
• East Gwillimbury Public Library – Holland Landing Branch

NDTR and Orange Shirt Day Reconciliation Trail:

• September 30 at the Sharon Museum and Gardens

NDTR and Orange Shirt Day Reconciliation Community Event:

• September 30 at the Sharon Museum and Gardens

NDTR and Orange Shirt Day EG Flag Ceremony:

• September 30 at the East Gwillimbury Civic Center Community Flagpole  

To learn more about these events, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/NDTR. 

Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair
Join us on October 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex as we host local organizations and non-profits to share information about their businesses and what they offer to our older adult community.  Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/OlderAdults.

Enhance EG Mount Albert Revitalization
The Enhance EG: Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization Project is making strides! Join us on October 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Albert Community Centre Picnic Shelter (53 Main Street) for the project community BBQ to ask questions, learn more, and enjoy food. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/MountAlbertRevitalization.

Business Plan Bootcamp
Take your first step toward launching or relaunching the business you’ve always wanted.
Join YSpace at York University’s free Business Plan Bootcamp, an 8-week program designed to help you write your business plan at no-cost to your business. Participants will get access to weekly on-demand workshops, one-on-one mentor meetings, and chances to network with other local business owners. By the end, you’ll walk away with a plan you can use to launch or grow your business with confidence.
Register for free at AdvantageEG.ca/YSpace.

Business Peer-to-Peer Group with TechConnex
Are you a business owner or entrepreneur seeking to expand your network and gain valuable insights?
Join our bi-monthly business peer-to-peer sessions with TechConnex to meet local business owners, share challenges, and gain practical insights. Each session sparks new ideas, builds lasting connections, and helps your business move forward.
Upcoming Schedule

• Thursday, October 23 | 9 to10:30 a.m. | East Gwillimbury
• Thursday, December 18 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | East Gwillimbury

Register for free at AdvantageEG.ca/YSpace.

10th Annual Farm to Fork – Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Discover and shop local at East Gwillimbury farms on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on this FREE self-guided tour! Start at the Sharon Museum and Gardens to pick up your map and complimentary tote, then explore fresh produce, eggs, flowers, and artisanal goods at your own pace.

Featured farms: AE Natural Meats, The Giving Place, Holburne Mushroom Farm, King Cole Ducks, Niemi Family Farm, Queensville Sod Farms, Rose Family Farm, and Sharon Orchards.

Don’t miss this delicious way to support local farmers and experience the best of East Gwillimbury.
Register for free at centralyorkchamber.com/farm-to-fork.