April 16, 2025

Team Fergmeijer has been accused of being a bit egg-stra on occasion, but we have found that puns really help people come out of their shells. Chick out some of our plans for this very busy holiday weekend: we are egg-static for a big Easter brunch with friends (don’t want to be choco-late to that meal); we are taking an egg-spedition to the Park Centre for the Easter egg hunt; and basically eating candy around the cluck every day (you know, a lot of people will claim that chocolate is their favourite Easter candy, but all we’re saying is, give peeps a chance). 

Eggstra! Eggstra! Read all about it! The Township office will be closed Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 to observe the Easter weekend.

You’ll be eggs-hausted after running around at the annual Easter egg hunt this weekend, but it will be SO worth it! Starting at 11am on April 19th at the Park Centre, bring your basket, meet THE bunny, and put all your eggs in one basket, courtesy of the Parks, Recreation and Wellness committee. 

Everyone in Billings is sending our best wishes to Tiana as she tackles a new, big adventure for herself and her family. We appreciate all that you have done for us over the years! 

With Tiana’s departure, the township is advertising for a new deputy clerk. The full job description and information for applying can be found at https://www.billingstwp.ca/townhall/careers

For peeps sake, Carol L is turning 29! Hoppy birthday from your friends at Team Fergmeijer!

Ah, spring! It’s always a surprise what emerges from under the snow. Join the Billings Climate Action Committee in a Neighbourhood Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 26! If you are cleaning up around your neighbourhood, bring any collected waste in clear bags to the Park Centre parking lot that day where it will be sorted, weighed, and then brought to the landfill. You can also clean up on some deals by coming out to the Park Centre for a “junk in the trunk” community yard sale. If you’d like to book a table for the event, reach out to Vince at vgrogan@billingstwp.ca. 

While you are at it, why not take part in Manitoulin Streams’ Great Manitoulin Island Clean Up?! With awards for the school, community, business, individual, seniors, and group of four who clean up the most bags of garbage, it’s a win for you AND for the Island environment! Check out Manitoulin Streams on Facebook for full details of how to take part. 

Life in Kagawong? There’s an app for that! There’s a brand new app that you can use to stay up to date with all the goings-on in Billings. Check out TOWNApp - an easy-to-use, FREE app that provides updates about safety, events, road closures, taxes, and allows you to directly report road issues, accidents, floods and other concerns. Just download the app and enter “Billings.” 

Don’t forget! The Billings landfill has shifted to spring & summer hours. Hop on by to say hi to Denis (and drop off your sorted garbage and recycling) Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and weekends 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Word to the wise: If you don’t plan ahead for Easter activities, a last minute rush to get colouring kits for eggs is a do-or-dye situation. Have a great week!