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Notice of Construction - Highway 11 from Green Lane to Bradford Boundary

York Region is completing construction starting June 17 and the first phase will be completed in October, 2024. 

Road improvements

• Removing and replacing the road surface
• Replacing storm sewers and catch basins
• Building a multi-use path and installing new
• lighting on the east side of the road from
• Morning Sideroad to the commercial plaza
• Upgrading the church and commercial plaza intersection to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements

Impacts to Travellers:

The road will remain...

Public Meeting for 18642 Leslie Street - June 25, 2024

East Gwillimbury Town Council will hold a Public Meeting to receive input on the following Planning Application on:

Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: East Gwillimbury Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street, Sharon) in Council Chambers

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting to make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Planning Act application. You may attend the meeting in-person or by joining electronically. If you wish to make a verbal...

East Gwillimbury hosts information sessions for Paid On-Call Firefighters

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is excited to host two information sessions for residents interested in becoming a Paid On-Call Firefighter.

New this year, the Town will be hosting a session for women and Trans candidates on June 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the East Gwillimbury Operations Centre (19850 Woodbine Ave., Queensville). This dedicated information session is in alignment with EG’s EDI Framework and aims to encourage diversity and inclusion within the fire service. Recognizing that...

Express yourself with Pride in East Gwillimbury

June 1 marks the beginning of Pride Month! East Gwillimbury (EG) has numerous exciting events and activities to get involved in as we acknowledge and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, recognize their meaningful contributions and history, and promote inclusion and equity for all.

Residents are invited to help launch Pride Month celebrations with the Town and York Pride at a flag raising ceremony on June 6 at 10 a.m. at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street, Sharon). Later that...

Grass Cutting in EG

Have you felt like your grass needs cutting every few days? Us too!
Did you know that all of these factors can affect grass-cutting in EG?

• The more rain, the thicker, longer and faster the grass grows - which means it takes longer to cut.
• If the grass or ground is wet and soft, cutting can damage the turf and the equipment. Don't worry, we'll come back to finish these spots when it's dry!
• Town grass is cut in stages to limit the amount of trimmings left behind. We leave the trimmings behind because...