News and Notices

The 2025 Interim Newsletter is now available!  A copy has been mailed with your interim tax bill.  

Township File: Z8-24

Take Notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa will hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. to consider housekeeping amendments to the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 60-2004, as amended, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

Please note that our office will be closed for the holidays as of noon on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 and will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In the case of a public works emergency please call 519-939-2600.

Township of East Garafraxa Notice

Please be advised that, due to inclement weather, the Township Administration Office will be closed to the public as of 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

The office will resume regular business hours on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., unless otherwise posted.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

November 13, 2024

WHEREAS November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month and November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; and

WHEREAS violence is the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals. Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence; and

Join us for the magical Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in Downtown Grand Valley!

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa passed municipal-wide Development Charges By-Law 39-2024 on the 22nd day of October 2024 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27 (Act), as amended.

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of East Garafraxa on or before the 2nd day of December 2024 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection.

Foodbank Donation Drive

The Township of East Garafraxa is excited to join forces with the Townships of Amaranth and Melancthon to support our local foodbanks!

How You Can Help:
We invite community members to donate essential items to help those in need. Donations can be dropped off at the Township of East Garafraxa Administrative Office located at 065371 Dufferin County Road 3, Unit 2.

Dufferin County invites review and feedback on draft Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan

Dufferin County is excited to announce the release of its draft Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan and invite community members to participate in shaping the future economic landscape of Dufferin.
The draft Strategy and Action Plan, which reflects months of collaboration and input from local municipalities and industry groups, outlines the County's vision for a vibrant and sustainable economic future.
The County is committed to creating a strategy that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of its community and values public input as an essential part of this process. Local industries, municipalities and community members are encouraged to have their say on the direction of Dufferin's growth, including actions focused on business support, workforce development, community infrastructure and investment attraction.

Applicants must have at minimum, a DZ Licence and clean driving abstract. Experience driving and operating a tandem plow and wing and operating a loader is an asset. Must be available to work shifts and weekends, 40 hour minimum week. The position will be in effect from November 4, 2024 to April 4, 2025.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, quoting file number 2024-01, either in person or by email. Positions will remain open until filled, and the first resume screening will take place on Monday, September 23, 2024.