From November 7, 2017Proposed Speed Limit Reduction on Leslie St. - York Region staff have notified the Town that they are proposing a speed limit revision/reduction to 60km/h on Leslie St. north of Doane Rd. near the new Queensville Properties. This recommendation will be made as part of the Region’s 2018 Annual Speed Limit Reduction Report in April 2018. Final speed limits and the full scope of the reduction will be finalized as part of the report.Mount Albert Rd. Signalization Public Information Centre (PIC) - York Region will be hosting a PIC on November 27, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Ross Family Complex. Regional staff will be on hand to explain the rationale for the signals, discuss alternative solutions, listen to the public’s concerns, answer questions and provide next steps. McCowan Rd. Bridge Update - McCowan Rd. remains closed between Queensville Sdrd. and Holborn Rd. to build a new bridge. Construction of the new bridge is proceeding as planned and the road is scheduled to re-open on Friday, December 22, 2017.Animal Shelter -The Town is pleased to announce that we have entered into a five-year contract with the Towns of Aurora, Georgina, and Newmarket for the provision of animal shelter services. This joint initiative is just one example of the Northern Four (N4) municipalities working together to save money and create efficiencies and service improvements for residents. As part of the partnership, the N4 will also look into future possibilities of alignment of animal control services, wildlife services and education and pet licensing programs.

Next CWC/Council Meetings Committee of the Whole Council - November 21 at 1 p.m. Special Council - November 21 following CWCCouncil - November 21 at 7 p.m. Agendas for the November 21st meetings will be available at noon on November 16th at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/agendas. For more information, email clerks@eastgwillimbury.ca.

Paul Coffey Celebrity Hockey Classic - November 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sports Village (2600 Rutherford Rd.). Register your team to play against NHL greats. Proceeds from the tournament will support Easter Seals.Beyond Abilities Centre Euchre Tournament - November 11 at 6 p.m. at the Sports Complex. Help support individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit www.beyondabilitiescentre.ca.York-Simcoe Naturalists - November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the River Drive Park Community Centre. Amanda Dell’Aquila will be discussing the right to a healthy environment. CHATS Workshop - November 23 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Temperance Hall. Learn how to prevent trips and falls. To register for this free workshop, call 1-877-452-4287 ext.6211.Annual Christmas Bazaar - November 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church. Shop for baked goods, crafts, giftware and more!

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CWC/COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ROAD CLOSURE - MOUNT ALBERT ROAD Santa Claus is coming to Town on Sunday, November 12! Mount Albert Road between Leslie Street and Colonel Wayling Boulevard will be closed for the parade on Sunday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

YRT/VIVA REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE FOR VETERANS In honour of Remembrance Day, YRT/VIVA and Mobility Plus is offering free transit service to veterans, and one companion and immediate family members of deceased veterans.

Veterans are asked to show a uniform, medal, beret or blazer to drivers to ride for free. Immediate family members of deceased veterans may ride for free by presenting an item that identifies their relationship like identification cards or service papers.

WINTER PARKING REMINDER The Town has a year-round three-hour parking limit on all Town roads. On street parking is prohibited on Town roads during snow events and vehicles that interfere with snow clearing may be ticketed.

HOLLAND LANDING LAGOONS MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance has begun on the Holland Landing Lagoons and is expected to be completed by January 2018. Work includes the removal of biosolids from both lagoons. For more information or to provide comments on this project contact Claudio Micelli at claudio.micelli@york.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICES

2 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2017

Mount Albert Rd. from the Civic Centre to the EG Sports Complex.Meet Santa and enjoy a free skate until 4 p.m.!

Find out more at www.eastgwil l imbury.ca/santaclausparadeNote: As per Town By-Law 2005-26 there are to be no street vendors or solicitors of any kind.

Toy and Food DriveNon-perishable food and new unwrapped toys

will be collected along the parade route to help support local charities.

East Gwillimbury

Santa C lausParade

Legislative Coordinator - Deadline November 9 Seasonal Roads Operators/Labourers - Deadline November 16 Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/jobs for submission details.

East Gwillimbury Public Library Jobs Customer Service Specialist (casual) Customer & Community Service Specialist (casual) The deadline to apply for both positions is November 17. Visit www.egpl.ca for submission details.

Share your Spring/Summer photos with us and you or your family could be on the cover of our 2018 Spring/Summer Health & Active Living Guide! Photos must be submitted by November 10 to communications@eastgwillimbury.ca For more information and submission rules visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SUBMIT SPRING/SUMMER PHOTOS

Kick Your Sugar Habit! Are you ready to handle the holidays? Controlling sugar is a significant step toward improving your health. If it is your time to tackle this issue, then please attend our upcoming health talk with Barbara Lloyd, physiotherapist and certified health coach. Please register for this free program. Mount Albert: Thursday, Nov 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Knitting with Melanie - Pony Tail Hat Cost: $15 (yarn is included). Please register. You will need 5mm double pointed needles and 5mm circular needles with a 24 inch cord. Mount Albert: Sunday, Nov. 19 & 26 at 1:30 p.m.

egpl.ca info@egpl.ca Adult Programs

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Light refreshments will be served at the Temperance Hall following the ceremony. All are welcome.

Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. In front of the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon

Lest we forget

201 8 Business plan & budget UPCOMING MEETINGS

ADDITIONAL DATES MAY BE REQUIREDVisit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/budget for updates. All meetings are held in Council Chambers at the Civic Centre. The Towns Water Wastewater Budget will be deliberated in 2018. For more information or to provide input visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/budget.

THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND

November 10 at 9 a.m. (Budget deliberation)

November 21 at 7 p.m. (Proposed Adoption of Operating Budget)

www.eastgwillimbury.ca/budget

MAKE Y UR MARK Share your ideas and help design the future of the Civic Precinct Lands

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 28, 2017 From 6 to 9 p.m. at Civic Centre, Atrium Participate in workshop activities and contribute to focused discus-sions to help design the future of the Civic Precinct.

UPCOMING VISIONING WORKSHOP

www.eastgwillimbury.ca/civicprecinct

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 22,2017

6 TO 8 P.M.CIVIC CENTRE

CIVIC CENTRE

WASTE MANAGEMENT

BY-LAW

THINKING GREEN

• Formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. • Review & comment on the proposed draft TGDS Program• Visit www.easgtwillimbury.ca/tgds for more information

• Review and comment on new waste management programs • Learn about changes to the existing waste collection schedule beginning January 1, 2018

Let’s discuss.THINKING GREEN! DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PROGRAM & WASTE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW

FALL 2017 & WINTER 2018HEALTH & ACTIVE LIVING GUIDE

PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES OFFICE HOURS: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, Monday–Friday, 8:30am – 8:30pm

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Active By Nature

C O M M U N I T Y

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE

FALL REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

September 14

WINTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

January 10

Register online with

www.eastgwillimbury.ca/collectionfaqs

YARD WASTE COLLECTIONPumpkins, clean straw and dried corn

stalks should go out with your yard waste.

PRE-TEEN

DANCE nov17

7 to 10 p.m.

$8

HOLLAND LANDING COMMUNITY CENTRE Tickets can be purchased beginning November 15 in the recreation office at the Sports Complex or at the door. Pre-teen dances are for students in grades 5-8 only.