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Enhance EG Yonge Street Revitalization Construction Update

The Enhance EG Yonge Street Revitalization project is transitioning to a single phase, scheduled for completion by late August 2026. For the remainder of the projecttraffic controls willremain in place. Road closures will take place throughout the project as needed. Signage will be in place to guide travellers.

Work includes construction of multi-use paths, road resurfacing, sidewalk connections, watermain and storm sewer installation and culvert rehabilitation. 

Local access to all properties within the...

Changes to Bulky Item Collection and Collection Tags

On December 31, 2025, changes were made to the bulky item collection process. Bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, and toilets require a collection tag which are available for purchase through Customer Service at the Civic Centre, Sports Complex, HALP, and now at the Holland Landing and Mount Albert Public Libraries. A maximum of five tags may be used per pickup week. Bulky items and large appliances require a scheduled pick up date coordinated through GFL.

Collection tags cost $11.50...

Town Facilities Temporary Warming Centres

When a cold weather alert is issued, the following Town facilities can be used as temporary warming centres during regular business hours:

• Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street)

• East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road)

• Ross Family Complex and Mount Albert Library branch (19300 Centre Street)

• Holland Landing Community Centre and Holland Landing  Library branch (19513 Yonge Street)
• Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP) (160 Jim Mortson Drive)
• All East Gwillimbury Public Library branches

Sale of Land by Public Tender 2026

The Corporation of the Town of East Gwillimbury Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3 p.m. local time on February 26, 2026, at the Town of East Gwillimbury Municipal Office, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3 p.m. at the Town of East Gwillimbury Municipal Office, 19000...

Be a Fire Hydrant Hero

Do you have a fire hydrant in front of your home or business? The EG Fire and Emergency Service team is asking for your help to keep fire hydrants clear of snow this winter season. 

Clearing Fire Hydrants

Obstructed fire hydrants can create a delay in firefighting operations. Every time it snows, help your emergency service team by shoveling one meter (three feet) of snow from around the hydrant so it is easily accessible in the event of an emergency.

If firefighters arrive at a scene and it is not...