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Wildlife Sighting

There have been reports of a coyote sighting along the Rogers Reservoir Conservation. Please take precautions to avoid conflicts or contact with wildlife. If you run into wildlife, we ask residents to:

• Be cautious
• Pick up small children and dogs
• Never run from or turn their back on a coyote
• Slowly back away
• Yell
• Carry a flashlight when walking at night

Residents can help prevent coyotes from visiting their property by:

• Keep pet food and water bowls indoors. Food can attract coyotes to your yard
• Keep...

Notice of Construction - Leslie Street and Queensville Sideroad to Holborn Road

York Region is completing construction from late June to mid July, 2024 from Leslie Street and Queensville Sideroad to Holburn Road. 

Description

York Region is improving steel beam guide rails at various locations along Leslie Street:

• Guide rails provide a barrier between the roadway and potentially hazardous situations
• Work includes removing and replacing or repairing guide rails and ensure they meet current standards while increasing safety for road users

Impacts to travellers:

• Work will occur...

Heat Warning

A Heat Warning is in effect for East Gwillimbury. With rising temperatures expected throughout the week, EG has temporary cooling centres and splash pads available during regular business hours for those looking to beat the heat. 

Town Facilities
Splash Pads

Town splash pads are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at:

• Harvest Hills Park, 183 Harvest Hills Blvd.
• Holland Landing Community Centre Park, 19513 Yonge St.
• Murrell Park, 950 Murrell Blvd.
• Parkway Park, 84 Oak Ave.
• Ross Family Complex Park, 19300...

Line Painting in East Gwillimbury

Line painting is scheduled to begin this week throughout East Gwillimbury for approximately three weeks, weather permitting. Motorists are encouraged to be cautious, avoid crossing freshly painted lines, and follow visible signage and pylons. Avoid freshly painted lines whether you are driving, walking or biking to keep those lines and our streets looking fresh.

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...