February 2, 2023 Town Page

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Customer Service is here to help! Contact the team by calling 905-478-4282 or online through:

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Council Highlight from the January 24 meeting.
The provincial More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23) is designed to support more affordable housing in Ontario. The Act also removed a variety of development charges that municipalities can collect. To learn more, visit the Town’s new Bill 23 frequently asked question page: www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Bill23
The next Council meeting is February 7 at 10 a.m.

We're Hiring!
We’re looking for a Horticulturalist, a building department student, student and seasonal parks labourers and fitness instructors. Learn more or apply at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers

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Coldest Night of the Year
Join Team EG for the 2023 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser on February 25 in support of Blue Door Shelter. CNOY is a fun, family-friendly fundraising walk that supports local charity partners who provide essential care and service for people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. Participants of all ages can register to walk 2 km or 5 km, in-person on site or with their team. Learn more, register or donate to Team EG at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/CNOY

Credit Cards Now Accepted on York Regional Transit
York Region Transit (YRT) travellers can now pay their fare by tapping their credit card or mobile wallet on their phone/watch on a PRESTO device. Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit card payments are accepted on all YRT services, including Mobility On-Request.

2023 Farmers Market Vendors
Calling all growers, bakers, and makers! Early bird applications for the 2023 EG Farmers Market are open. Visit www.egfm.ca for details.

Downtown Holland Landing Revitalization Project Update
EG and York Region are making improvements to downtown Holland Landing! Beginning in the next few weeks the Town’s contractor, Cosburn-Giberson Consultants Inc., will be in the project area to gather information to support the design process. If you live in the area, staff may need to briefly access your front lawn to survey the area. For more information, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/YongeSt

Upcoming Winter Camps
Join us for activities, camps and more next month!

NewRoads Free Public Skate
February 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Rd., Sharon.

Youth Lounge
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning February 7. The lounge is available for youth ages 12 to 16. Learn more www.eastgwillimbury.ca/dropins

Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month and we’ve partnered with the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) and EG Public Library to plan a number of events and activities to increase awareness and understanding of Black History Month. For details and to register, please visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/BHM