Covid-19

EG lifts public health measures to enter recreation facilities

Effective March 1, visitors are no longer required to complete an online pre-screening or show proof of vaccination prior to entering Town recreational facilities. The Town has also lifted the capacity limits in its facilities.

Face coverings and physical distancing requirements remain in place, except when actively participating in a recreation program.

Before you enter a facility, please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms using the information posted at the facility entrance. If you are experiencing...

October 28 - Pop-up Vaccination Clinic in EG

York Region is hosting a walk-in Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, October 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury). 
The clinic is offering first and second doses of Moderna (for individuals 25 years old and up) and Pfizer (for individuals 12 years old and up).  For more information, visit York.ca/COVID19Vaccine

Town of East Gwillimbury terminates State of Emergency

Effective October 3 at 11:59 p.m., Mayor Virginia Hackson, on behalf of Town Council, will terminate the State of Emergency for the Town of East Gwillimbury. The State of Emergency was initially enacted on March 19, 2020, to ensure the Town has the flexibility to quickly respond to the COVID-19 health and economic emergency and provide support to our residents and businesses where needed. 

The State of Emergency provided for rapid procurement capability, the ability for...

Proof of Vaccination at Community Centres

Starting Wednesday September 22, 2021, all visitors to community centres including the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, Ross Family Complex and Holland Landing Community Centre will need to either print or download their vaccination receipt from the government website until an “enhanced” certificate becomes available on October 22, 2021. Visitors to the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre will not be required to provide proof of vaccination.

Every patron 12 years of age or older with limited exceptions...

EG Mourns the Discovery of 751 Unmarked Graves at Former Residential School in Saskatchewan

On behalf of East Gwillimbury Council and our residents, I extend our condolences to the Indigenous Communities following the recent discovery of 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of a former residential school in Saskatchewan. With this so closely following the discovery of 215 Indigenous children buried on the grounds of a residential school in Kamloops, the trauma and pain continues for our Indigenous Peoples and their pain is being felt around the world.

Our thoughts are with the families, the...