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Council Highlights

A look back - Committee of the Whole Council – September 4, 2024, 10 a.m.

The EG  Draft 2025 Business Plan was presented and approved in principle. The Business Plan provides an overview of EG’s approach to planning, illustrates how the Business Plan will be structured and organized, and profiles key activities for 2025.
Several Development Services items were on the agenda: 

Engineering and Public Works shared a report on an Asset Management and Water Quality Improvement Partnership Project in the town, as well as a report on LED Streetlight Conversion Strategy Update. 

A look back - Council Meeting September 4, 2024, 2 p.m. 

A Development Services Memo for Part Lot Control Exemption was brought forward, as well as several Minutes and By-laws from previous meetings.   

Upcoming meetings 
September 17 – Special Meeting – Workshop 
The Development Services department will share information on the By-law, Building, and Planning branches, and the services that they deliver. 

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We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

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

Advisory Committees
Do you want to be more involved in EG? Join one of our Advisory Committees! We are looking for passionate individuals to join our:
  • Accessibility Advisory Committee
  • Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
  • Heritage Advisory Committee
  • Youth Advisory Committee
Learn more about each committee at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Committees

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2025 Business Plan and Budget
What matters to you in the 2025 EG budget? Share your thoughts on how tax dollars are invested into Town programs and services by taking the online survey. For details, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/budget

East Gwillimbury Sports Complex Closure
The EG Sports Complex at 1914B Mount Albert Road will be closed on September 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for further maintenance. Ice rink users outside of the specified times will not be affected. The Customer Service desk at the Sports Complex will not be available. For assistance, visit the Customer Service desk at the Civic Centre at 19000 Leslie Street between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Fall Program Registration is Open!
Fall program registration is open to everyone. Choose from a variety of fitness programs, art programs, activities, and PA Day camps. Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide to view the guide and register for exciting fall programs to stay active.

Splash Pads in EG
Beat this weekend’s warm weather by visiting an EG splash pad! Find a splash pad near you by visiting www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Parks 

Autumn of Openings
Join EG to celebrate the start of a new season with various parks and trail openings throughout Town! Join us on:

  • September 17 at 9 a.m. at King Street Park, 351 King Street
  • September 25 at 5 p.m. at Queensville Trail, entrance at Petal Avenue. Celebrate and walk along Queensville’s first trail.
  • September 26 at 10 a.m. at Emily Park, 35 Thompson Drive
  • October 1 at 6 p.m. at Sharon Hills Park Tennis and Disc Golf Course, 191 Colonel Wayling Boulevard. Check out the new tennis courts and learn how to play disc golf from experienced instructors.

Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Parks

September Barrie Line Changes
Metrolinx has announced upcoming temporary service adjustments on the Barrie line. See the affected dates below:

  • Monday, September 16 to Wednesday, September 18
  • Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, September 22
  • Monday, September 23 to Tuesday, September 24
  • Monday, September 23 there will be no service at King City Station

Learn more on gotransit.com.

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Visit the Farmers Market every Thursday
Did you know that the Farmers Market runs until October 10? Come pick up your fall favourites every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. and enjoy artisan vendors, seasonal vegetables and fruit, and live entertainment. Speak with EG's budget team on September 12 and share your priorities for the 2025 EG Budget. Learn more at www.egfm.ca.

Nature Day
Experience the outdoors at Nature Day on September 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ross Family Complex, 19300 Centre Street. Enjoy:

  • Story walk
  • Art and singing circle
  • Face painting
  • Eco-crafts
  • Sweetgrass teaching with the Chippewas of Georgina Island
  • Observation honeybee hive - provided by R&D Bees and Trees
  • Sweet treat station - made by TJ's Tasty Treats
  • EG Fire and Emergency Service
  • Water station

Find more fun details at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/NatureDay

Fire Prevention Open House
Join the Fire and Emergency Service team on September 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Queensville Fire Station, 1590 Queensville Sideroad for the Fire Prevention Open House! Learn about Smoke Alarms and how to make them work for you. Enjoy a FREE BBQ, truck tours, door prizes and more!

Shuttles to and from the event will be available throughout the day at:

  • East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Road
  • Queensville and 404 car-pool, Park and Ride

The first shuttle will leave at 9 a.m. from the EG Sports Complex and then travel to the Queensville and 404 Park and Ride. The estimated time per trip will be 30 minutes. The last shuttle is scheduled to leave the fire station at 3 p.m. This shuttle will also have an undercarriage to accommodate and hold strollers.
Find details at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/FireOpenHouse

 

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Anchored in History: A Celebration of Holland Landing
Join the Holland Landing Community Group on September 14 at Anchor Park at 88 Doane Road from 1 to 4 p.m. for some park fun. Learn about the history at Anchor Park, enjoy kid’s activities, firetruck demos and more! Please bring a donation to purchase food from the local Lions Club BBQ. All proceeds go back into the community. Learn more on their Facebook page.

You are invited! 
Learn more about York Region Transit’s (YRT) improved On-Request service on Tuesday, September 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mount Albert Lions Community Centre, 5057 Mount Albert Road. Join YRT for a presentation about On-Request services being planned in East Gwillimbury. Learn how to use the service, make connections to neighboring towns, technology updates and improvements for booking rides and ask questions to the transit experts.
Learn more on the York Region Transit website.

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Open House at the Library!
Join us for an Open House at the library to celebrate Nature Day! Tour the Mount Albert library branch, meet the library’s new CEO, enjoy an outdoor storywalk on the forest trail, and see a live demo of our Makerspace technology.

Visit us at the Open House to get a library membership card! We’ll be doing free card replacements if you’ve lost yours recently and giving out free swag to brand new library members.

Stop by Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mount Albert branch.

Find more events or submit your own!

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