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East Gwillimbury cancels Noon Year’s Eve event as COVID numbers increase

East Gwillimbury has made the difficult decision to cancel its Noon Year’s Eve event due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. The Town extends thanks and appreciation to the event sponsors, volunteers, and staff for all their efforts in planning this event.

Although the event is cancelled, the Town still has many activities, parks, and trails for residents to enjoy over the holidays.

• Public skating - Drop-in public skating is available at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex from December 27 to 31....

Capacity limits at Town facilities effective Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.

Following the Ontario Government's recent announcement on restricting capacity limits, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, December 19, East Gwillimbury will be reducing capacity limits at its facilities. Visit the Community Centres page for more information. 

View the Province of Ontario's news release

 

EG's 2022 Waste Collection Calendar is here!

EG’s 2022 Collection Calendar is on the way! Calendars will be delivered to homes on December 18 through Canada Post. Keep your calendar handy for information on:

• Your collection schedule
• Blue box, green bin and yard waste details
• How to dispose large metal items and more!

Visit the Collection Schedule page to view the calendar online.

'Tis the season to be careful!

Emergency and Community Safety Services’ is counting down to the Holidays with 12 Days of Holiday Fire and CO Safety! From December 12 to 24, a holiday safety message will be posted on social media. Follow along on the Town's Facebook or Twitter pages or 105.9 The Region's to learn tips on how you can safely enjoy the holiday season!

Learn more about ways to safely enjoy the Holidays 

Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding

The Town of East Gwillimbury applauds the recent Provincial government announcement of $1,040,889 in funding for 2022 through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, an increase of $555,310 from 2021. 

These funds will be used to build and repair the roads, bridges and water and wastewater infrastructure we all rely on. On behalf of Council, I thank our local MPP Caroline Mulroney, York-Simcoe and the Province for recognizing the need for small and medium-sized municipalities...