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June 10, 2021 Town Page

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Customer Service is available during facility closures. You can reach the team at 905-478-4282 or reach us online through either of these methods:

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Message from Mayor Hackson

On Wednesday June 9th, East Gwillimbury will be raising all Town flags following the observance of 215 hours at half-mast to honour the lives of the 215 Indigenous children found on the grounds of the Kamloops...

Automated Speed Enforcement in Sharon

Slow down East Gwillimbury! York Region has installed an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera on Leslie St. in front of Sharon Public School. ASE is a system that uses a camera and speed measurement device to enforce speed limits in identified areas. If a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit in an automated speed enforcement area, the automated speed enforcement system captures an image which is reviewed by a provincial offences officer. An image of the offence, license plate and ticket...

Town Looking to Identify Key Issues for Local Businesses

In recognition of the significant impact of the pandemic on local businesses, the Town of EG will be launching a Business Retention & Expansion (BR + E) interview initiative to better understand and respond to the needs of local businesses.

This project will use phone interviews to survey businesses to gain insights into how to best support their ongoing recovery. Analysis of the survey results will provide the Town with a comprehensive understanding of the future plans and needs of local businesses,...

Overnight permit parking permits available

The Town is offering a new permit-based overnight parking program. 
The permitted parking program has been developed as a measure to address immediate parking challenges in the community while a more comprehensive analysis is undertaken. 

Learn more about the Permit-Based Overnight Parking Program 

EG’s Online Community Guidelines

EG's Online Community Guidelines

East Gwillimbury (EG) audiences are growing, and with that growth, comes the opportunity to maintain and continually review best practices on our channels.

EG communicates and engages with residents and businesses through several online and social media platforms. Those who follow EG channels can expect to experience inclusive and safe spaces online, supported by the followinggeneral guidelines of engagement on our platforms.  

EG encourages open and respectful dialogue...