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Council Highlights

A look back - Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – September 24, 2 p.m. 

EG’s Economic Development provided an update on operations and activities alongside the Central York Chamber of Commerce.  

The Finance Department presented a mid-year overview and together with Legal and Legislative Services, they shared the proposed 2025 Budget Development presentation and report. Budget information and how to get involved can be found on EG’s Budget page.  

Parks, Recreation and Culture brought forward a Draft Tree Protection By-law. The enactment and implementation of the Tree Protection By-law was approved in principle, and staff were directed to develop separate compensation standards to promote good farming practice. Following further consultation and public information this matter will be brought to the October 22, 2024 Council meeting for consideration.

Municipal Council – September 24 – 6 p.m. 

A special recognition of Jim Parks took place – and Council offered a Happy 100th birthday to Mr. Parks.  

There are no meetings next week. Upcoming meetings include

October 8 

  • Committee of the Whole at 10 a.m.
  • Municipal Council at 2 p.m. 

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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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Test your Smoke Alarm Day
September 28 is Test Your Smoke Alarm Day in Ontario! How can you keep you and your loved ones safe? Know these quick tips:

  • Test your smoke alarms once a month by pressing the test button
  • Change the batteries in your smoke alarms once a year or when the battery is low
  • Smoke Alarm units must be changed every 10 years

Learn more at savedbythebeep.ca

Vivian Trail Improvements
A portion of the Vivian Creek Trail, from Vivian Creek Park and Samuel Harper Court, will be closed until December 2024 to improve drainage, enhance local wetlands, and provide stream restoration along Vivian Creek. Vivian Creek Park, including the soccer fields, baseball diamonds and playground remain open. Access to Robert Munsch Public School is unaffected. Learn more at bit.ly/3zvhHST

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

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

  • October 1 at 6 p.m. at Sharon Hills Park Tennis and Disc Golf Course (191 Colonel Wayling Boulevard) to check out the new tennis courts and learn to play disc golf from experienced instructors.

Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Parks

55 N' Up Bus Trips
Take a trip down to St. Jacobs on October 17 to visit the famous St. Jacobs Farmers Market and Mennonite Anna Mae's Bakery and Restaurant for lunch. You will have various meal options to choose from. Price for 55 'N Up members is $85 and non-members $90.
Pick-up locations:

  • Royal Oak Court (40 Royal Oak Court) at 8:30 a.m.
  • EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) at 8:45 a.m.

Drop-off locations:

  • EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road)
  • Royal Oak Court (40 Royal Oak Court)

Find more details at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/BusTrips

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
We're recognizing and honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a flag ceremony on September 30 at 9 a.m. at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street). Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/NDTR

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. with artisan vendors, seasonal vegetables and fruit, and live entertainment every week. Learn more at www.egfm.ca

Wild Rice Exhibit
Wild rice, known in Ojibwe as Manoomin, is a wild grass that grows annually and produces a very valuable grain that the First Nation has used for millennia. To some of the Williams Treaties First Nations, Manoomin remains an important part of their lives. Learn more about wild rice with EG’s travelling, self-guided exhibit. Visit one of the specified locations below to learn more during regular business hours:

  • September 27 to October 1 at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street)
  • October 2 to 7 at the Holland Landing Library branch (19513 Yonge Street)

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Curbside Giveaway
Participate in Curbside Giveaway Day on September 28 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents are invited to place unwanted items, labeled FREE, at the curb for the community to browse and take for their own use. Learn more at www.york.ca

Business Programs and Events in East Gwillimbury
Business Plan Bootcamp
Ready to take your business idea to the next level or refresh your current strategy? Business Plan Bootcamp is an eight-week, free, educational entrepreneurship series that helps business owners write and develop business plans. Learn from weekly on-demand workshops, meet with mentors, and network with other business owners.
Applications are open until October 13, 2024. For more information, visit www.advantageEG.ca/YSpace.
For more information, visit www.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 YSpace and TechConnex for our monthly peer-to-peer sessions with local entrepreneurs. These sessions are designed to help you connect, learn, and grow your business.

Upcoming Schedule

  • October 31 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | East Gwillimbury
  • November 28 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | Georgina
  • December 19 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | East Gwillimbury

Meet with our entrepreneurship team to join! For more information, visit www.advantageEG.ca/YSpace

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As a Library that resides in the home of the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous peoples, we thank them for sharing this land.


The East Gwillimbury Public Library has displays available at both of our Library branches for you to browse a variety of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation books in person.
You can also pick up a free National Day for Truth and Reconciliation bookmark that contains a book recommendation on the back.
 
The Library has several book lists to get your reading started:

Additionally, be sure to join us at the Library in October with Jake Charles from First Nations Cultural Tours to learn about drums, medicines, and traditional clothing from the Chippewas of Georgina Island. All ages welcome, free event. 
Wednesday, October 16 at 6 p.m. at the Holland Landing branch. Registration is required on our website. 

Find more events or submit your own!

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