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Broadband Expansion Coming to EG!

(East Gwillimbury, ON) June 1, 2021 - On Friday, May 28th, the Government of Canada announced it is investing over $192,000 through the Universal Broadband Fund to bring high-speed Internet to residents of rural communities in East Gwillimbury and Vaughan in partnership with Bell. The East Gwillimbury portion of the project will provide a fibre-based, high speed internet to 44 underserved homes in the Callwood Court area of Ward Three.
“With so many families working and learning from home this past...

Romaine calm, the East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market Opens this Thursday!

The East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market (EGFM) is three days away from the beginning of its 2021 market season, this Thursday, June 3 at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre. Fresh local goods from a variety of vendors will available every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre until October 7. To welcome everyone, back the Market team will be handing out welcome bags to the first 50 families who visit and 50 children’s bag for kids aged 4 to 12 who want to sign up to join the Farmer Friends...

Notice of Construction - Bathurst St.

York Region is making improvements to Bathurst Street from Green Lane to Holland Landing Road!

A road preservation treatment, called microsurfacing, will be applied to Bathurst Street. Microsurfacing is a common and cost effective way to maintain and treat roads with minor defects. The road surface can feel rougher and sound noisier after the treatment. Over time, the stones will knead together and the surface will become quieter.
Work is scheduled to begin late May and is anticipated to be completed...

Register for EG's Official Plan Review Community Meetings!

Get involved with EG's Official Plan Review! Register to join an online meeting to learn about the emerging directions with respect to the five discussion papers and growth management. Each meeting will begin with a brief presentation on what we’ve heard so far, followed by a discussion of the key directions being considered. Register to participate in the following sessions:

• Growth Management - June 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 
• Complete Communities - June 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 
• Sustainability and...

Refresh your browsers! EG has a new municipal website

The Town of East Gwillimbury is excited to share the official launch of its new municipal website! The website, which remains available at www.eastgwillimbury.ca was developed over the last year based on feedback gathered from our residents, Council, and staff.

The new site focuses on creating a more user-focused, mobile-friendly platform that better connects residents to information on Town programs, services, and events in an engaging way. It provides enhanced tools for residents to better connect...