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East Gwillimbury Wins 2024 Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is proud to announce that our Finance department has been awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAFR) for the seventh consecutive year in a row by the Government of Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This award was given in recognition of the Town’s 2024 Financial Report, which exceeded the basic requirements of a financial plan in Canadian local governments.

The award-winning 2024 Annual Financial Report includes an in-depth outline of the...

Road Closures: Mount Albert Sports Day 5K Run/Walk

Road closures will be in effect as part of the Mount Albert Sports Day event. Main Street will be closed from noon on June 5 until 6 p.m. on June 7 between Victoria Street and the driveway of the Twisted Fork.

In addition to the weekend closure, the following roads will be closed on June 6 from 7:30 to10 a.m. for the Sports Day 5K Run/Walk:

• Main St.
• Centre St. (from Main St to just past Doane Rd.),
• King St. (from Centre St. to Main St.)

For more information, visit mountalbertsportsday.com

East Gwillimbury Approves New All-Way Stop to Improve Safety on King Street East

After hearing resident feedback and conducting a traffic safety review, a new all-way stop was installed at the intersection of King Street East and Viscount Way/Hammill Heights.

The Town completed a traffic safety review on King Street East to analyze traffic habits in the area. The study looked at how many vehicles use King Street East each day, how fast they drive, and whether current traffic controls are working as intended.

The traffic studies were completed at several locations along King...

Celebrate Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month in East Gwillimbury

June is a time to celebrate, reflect, and come together. The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) invites the community to take part in a series of events throughout June in recognition of Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month (NIHM).

Residents and visitors are encouraged to join in meaningful, inclusive programming that celebrates the diversity, cultures, and contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and Indigenous Peoples.

Event Details:

NIHM Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m....

Youth Week Programs

Each May from May 1 to 8 EG celebrates National Youth Week. This year, we are offering a variety of youth programs, for FREE! Bring your friends or make new ones with swim nights, basketball and volleyball, the teen zone, sledge hockey and cardio and stretch night this May! 

Discover what’s happening for youth in East Gwillimbury and stay up to date on programs and activities.   Youth Programs