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Promotional graphic for East Gwillimbury featuring a park setting with paved pathways, grass, trees, benches, and a scenic natural backdrop. Three circular inset photos highlight outdoor public art installations: a metal sculpture of a figure standing in a boat and holding a long pole, a tall spiral metal sculpture against a blue sky, and a butterfly-inspired metal sculpture beside a walkway. Three colorful question mark icons are placed near the artwork images, suggesting a survey or quiz. The East Gwillimbury logo appears in the lower-left corner.

Help Shape the Future of Carnaby Park: Vote for EG’s Next Public Art Piece

Posted on Monday, August 10, 2026 02:19 PM

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is inviting residents to help choose the new public art piece that will become a permanent part of Carnaby Park. Following a competitive artist selection process, three finalist proposals have been selected for the installation at the park, located at 80 Alvin Pegg Drive. Residents are encouraged to explore the finalists' concepts and vote for the artwork they would most like to see become part of this community space. Voting is now open and closes on September...

Graphic with coloured screen over a photo of the Civic Centre

August 7, 2026 - Town Page

Posted on Friday, August 07, 2026 12:04 PM

A small, white, single-story house sits on a grassy lot beside a sidewalk. Several windows and the front opening are covered with plywood, and the house appears vacant and neglected. Mature trees tower over the property, casting light shade under a clear blue sky. A corrugated metal building is partially visible on the left side.

Town Launches Vacant Building Registry Pilot

Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2026 03:15 PM

To help keep East Gwillimbury (EG) neighbourhoods safe, attractive, and well cared for, the Town has launched a new Vacant Building Registry.

The registry is being introduced as a one-year pilot program that will be monitored and evaluated to assess its effectiveness in improving property maintenance and community safety. Approved by Council on July 23, 2026, the pilot took effect on August 1, 2026.

The new by-law is designed to help reduce issues commonly associated with long-term vacant...

Graphic with coloured screen over a photo of the Civic Centre

July 31, 2026 - Town Page

Posted on Friday, July 31, 2026 01:49 PM

Aerial view of a suburban retail plaza with a large beige commercial building surrounded by a parking lot filled with parked cars. Storefront signs reading “Vince’s” and “Sharon House Thai Kitchen” are visible on the front of the building. Tree-lined residential streets with houses and colorful autumn foliage fill the background. The scene is brightly lit by sunlight, with long shadows cast across the parking area.

Council Approves Updated Official Plan and Complete Communities Secondary Plan

Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:22 PM

East Gwillimbury (EG) is taking a major step toward its future as Council adopted the Town's updated Official Plan (OP), including the Complete Communities Secondary Plan (CCSP) at the July 23, 2026, Council meeting. The OP establishes a roadmap for growth and community building and a comprehensive framework to guide growth, infrastructure, housing, environmental protection, and community facilities through to 2051.

The updated OP provides a long-term vision for how EG will evolve as a balanced...