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Approved 2022 Business Plan and Budget

East Gwillimbury Council Unanimously Approves 1% Budget Increase on Town Portion of Property Taxes for 2022 

(East Gwillimbury, ON) December 15, 2021 – At its December 14 meeting, East Gwillimbury Council unanimously approved the 2022 Business Plan and Budget along with a 0% tax increase on existing programs and services and a 1% increase to support operating the Health and Active Living Plaza and additional front-line operations staff.  

Council...

Upcoming Vaccination Clinics in EG (December 14)

If you haven’t been vaccinated, now is the time! York Region is hosting a vaccination clinic next week in EG: 

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Holland Landing Community Centre 19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing12:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The clinic is offering Paediatric Pfizer (for 5 to 11 years of age) and Pfizer (12 year of age and older). 

• Vaccines for children 5 to 11 years of age and third/booster doses are available by appointment only.
• Walk-ins are accepted for individuals 12 years of age and older requiring a first or...

Shop local for the holidays. Order your #EGLovesLocal Holiday Gift Box today.

EG Loves Local Holiday Gift Box 

When you shop locally, you support the businesses, makers, and artisan who sustain our community. The #EGLovesLocal Holiday Gift Box is a great way to treat yourself or someone special with a curated collection of products from businesses right here in East Gwillimbury. 

Products Include

• Lighthouse Café’s very own chocolate fudge hot cocoa mix with assorted marshmallows
• A handmade plantable holiday card embedded with wildflower seeds from Write It Out Loud
• Sharon...

Cupples Farm Park is open and ready for play!

Cupples Farm Park is complete and ready for play! EG’s newest place to play is located in Mount Albert at 127 Cupples Farm Lane. Park-goers can enjoy:

• Junior and senior play equipment
• Shade structure with seating
• Half-court basketball court
• Fitness circuit
• Open play space

To find a park or trail near you, visit the Parks and Trail page. 

Economic Development Council of Ontario Recognizes EG’s Margot Bégin as one of their Top 10 Members

The Town of East Gwillimbury is excited to share that Margot Bégin, Director of Economic Development was recognized by the Economic Development Council of Ontario as one of its top ten members. With a membership of over 1,000 economic development professionals – this recognition demonstrates the leadership role that EG has in the economic development industry.

The Economic Development function is responsible for supporting business growth and job creation through investment attraction and through...