News and Notices

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on July 15, 2026, at the East Garafraxa Municipal Office, 065371 Dufferin County Road 3, Unit 2, East Garafraxa, Ontario.
 
Description of Land: 
1.    Roll No. 22 01 000 003 13200 0000; EAST GARAFRAXA; PIN 34083-0062 (LT); File No. 23-06; Minimum Tender Amount: $48,534.46
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold.  Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

📢Notice of Nomination - 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

📅Nomination period opens Friday, May 1, 2026, and ends on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026.

Positions Include:
✔️Mayor: One (1) to be elected 
✔️Deputy Mayor: One (1) to be elected
✔️Councillors: Three (3) to be elected

To book an appointment to submit your nomination with the Clerk, e-mail elections@eastgarafraxa.ca or call 226-259-9400 ext 204.

School Board Trustee positions can be submitted to the respective municipality. 

For further information on the nomination process please visit https://www.eastgarafraxa.ca/municipal-government/elections/ 

Join the Township for the Official Plan Statutory Public Meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting with in-person and remote/virtual attendance.

For more information, visit the Township website https://calendar.eastgarafraxa.ca/council/Detail/2026-04-22-1630-Special-Council-Meeting-Official-Plan-Statutory-Pu 

If you are planning to vote in the municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026, take a moment to confirm you are on the voters' list. 

To check, update or add your information please visit Home - Voter Registration

To ensure your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario in time for the next municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026, it should be reviewed and, if needed, updated by June 1, 2026.

Thinking about running for municipal council? 

Not sure what the role really involves?

Before making a decision, get a clear and realistic understanding of what serving as an elected official truly involves.

All prospective candidates are welcome to attend the candidate sessions.

STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING DETAILS 
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 
Time: 4:30 p.m. 
Format: Hybrid (in-person and remote participation available)