July 1, 2021 Town Page

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Message from Mayor Hackson

On behalf of East Gwillimbury Council, I would like to recognize and acknowledge Canada Day a bit differently this year.

Canada Day is a national holiday dating back to 1867 when Canada officially became a country. It is something we typically celebrate with pride and patriotism. However, this year we are confronted with a national truth, and a tragedy affecting our entire country. Tragedies that not only affect Indigenous Peoples but also other communities such as the recent Islamophobic attack in London, Ontario. We are saddened, angered, and dismayed by these actions and at the discoveries of unmarked graves at former residential schools. There are no words to describe the pain being felt across the country right now and I offer our deepest condolences.

There has been much public debate in the weeks leading up to Canada Day related to whether or not Canada Day should be recognized this year. As a municipality – part of our responsibility is to bring people together to build our community. It’s important to do so in times of celebration, but it’s even more important that we come together in times of tragedy. Today, while we recognize the country that we all call home, we also honour those who have suffered as a result of governance and laws that enabled a system that we simply can’t comprehend. We need to celebrate and honour people for their individuality and for who they are, ensuring no one is left behind.

As a Council, we are committed to continuing our work on creating a diverse and inclusive community where everyone is accepted and welcome. We must all look to create a better and brighter future, for us and for the generations to follow. We must stand united, as together we are stronger, and we can do better to make Canada the country we want it to be.

Mayor Virginia Hackson

Special Council Highlights

A Special Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The meeting was called to discuss the Provincial Bill 306, the York Region Wastewater Act. The Bill, if passed, would put a hold on any decision relating to the Environmental Assessment(EA) application for the Upper York Sewage Solutions (UYSS) project. The Province also indicated that they intend to establish an Expert Advisory Panel to provide advice on options to provide additional wastewater servicing capacity needs in York Region.

The UYSS and Water Reclamation Centre has been proposed as the sewage solution to facilitate future growth in York Region since the early 1990’s and an EA, meeting the Province’s requirements, was filed for review in 2014.

Council passed a resolution requesting that Province provide a resolution to this issue by the end of 2021 to allow the Town to continue to plan for and meet the growth targets set out by the Province. These comments will be submitted as part of Province’s public review of the Bill. For more information, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/UYSS

COVID-19 Updates and Information

Second Dose Eligibility

York Region Public Health states that individuals who live, work or attend school in York Region who received their first dose on or before May 30, can book their second dose appointment on Friday, June 25, starting at 8 a.m. at www.york.ca/COVID19Vaccine

If you need assistance with booking or getting to your appointment, visit our COVID-19 Vaccine Support page. 

If you have a second dose booked, you can re-book an earlier appointment. Previously booked second-dose appointments will be honoured and will not be cancelled unless a new and earlier appointment is confirmed.

AstraZeneca 

Individuals who received AstraZeneca for their first dose can book their second dose appointment 8 weeks after their first. Individuals can choose to receive a second dose of AstraZeneca or an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna. Visit www.york.ca/COVID19Vaccine to book a second dose appointment or contact the pharmacy, clinic or primary care provider where you received your first dose to make your appointment.

Public Notices 

Canada Day Waste Collection Schedule Changes

Canada Day Holiday Hours

COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative

Community Events 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Beginning July 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. join this free six week workshop. It will teach skills to help you manage day-to-day challenges of caregiving. Pre-registration is required. To register and learn more about this workshop, please visit our Powerful Tools Event page.

Summer Adult Fitness - EG has many recreational fitness programs for adults starting July 5! You can register as you go and try out numerous programs like Barre Strength, Bootcamps, Core and More, EG Running Club and HITT the Playground! To see all programs available and to register, check out our recreation and leisure page.

James Anglican Church Food Pantry - Open every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, located at 18804 Leslie Street. Residents can drop in to the food pantry for assistance, if you require clothing, please call 905-478-1959 to make arrangements for pick-up.

Visit our website calendar to learn about all upcoming and new events in the EG community or to submit an event of your own! Check out our Calendar now!