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East Gwillimbury delegation attends Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference

East Gwillimbury delegation attends Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in support of local priorities

An East Gwillimbury (EG) delegation consisting of members of municipal Council and staff attended the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, August 18 – 21 in Ottawa, Ontario.

The annual conference is AMO's premier event, which provides Ontario municipalities an opportunity to speak with provincial decision-makers on matters of mutual interest.

EG’s...

Let’s EnGage - Help us plan unforgettable moments in EG

East Gwillimbury (EG) is planning the future of Town events and wants to engage with you. EG’s Municipal Events Strategy development process is underway with various opportunities for all community members to share thoughts, ideas, and feedback until Friday, August 30, 2024.

The strategy will identify ways EG can grow and improve events and partnerships, guide future event planning, and help lead a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable community. To ensure the strategy reflects the thoughts...

Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture happens next weekend in EG!

Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture happens next weekend in EG!

All roads lead to East Gwillimbury (EG) next weekend for the ultimate art, culture, food, and music extravaganza; Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture (TOC). Admission is free for this two-day event experience presented by Rice Group which takes place on Friday, August 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street, Sharon). This promises to be an unforgettable...

East Gwillimbury announces new Director of Information Technology and Information Management

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is pleased to announce Rob Halko as the new Director of Information Technology (IT) and Information Management (IM) within the Corporate Services department.

Rob will lead EG’s expert team of IT and IM professionals, with a strong focus on creative and cost-effective solutions that complement the Strategic Plan. EG's IT/IM team aims to empower staff and residents through innovative technology solutions that will connect people with vital and helpful information.

Pre-engineering work for Mount Albert Storm Sewer Outfalls/Retaining Wall and Vivian Creek Park

Pre-engineering work begins for the Mount Albert Storm Sewer Outfalls, RetainingWall and Trail in Vivian Creek Park

EG’s project consultant, Aquafor Beech Limited will be in the field completing preliminary pre-engineering work for future enhancements to the storm sewer outfalls and retaining wall within Vivian Creek Park. Surveying, utility locating, arborist, environmental, and stormwater assessments are scheduled to be completed by September. 

This work is part of a multi-year project that includes...