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East Gwillimbury Encourages Residents to Take Internet Speed Test

The Town of East Gwillimbury is asking residents and businesses to participate in a short online internet speed test to help identify gaps in local broadband service.

“We’ve made strong progress expanding internet service in East Gwillimbury, with more than 90 per cent coverage across the community,” said Mayor Virgina Hackson. “Thanks to the work of YorkNet, our regional partners, fibre networks continue to grow, but there are still opportunities to expand service further and ensure all...

March 13, 2026 Town Page

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Council Highlights from March 10 

Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) 

Parking Pilot Program – Staff recommended a Parking Pilot Program to provide flexible parking options in EG. The one-year pilot program will begin on April 15, 2026, and will explore four new parking strategies for the community. The pilot includes an odd/even...

Nominate volunteers who make an impact in East Gwillimbury

Nominations are open for the Town’s 2026 Volunteer Appreciation event

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is pleased to launch two new awards to recognize outstanding volunteers in the community as part of the 2026 Volunteer Appreciation event. Each year, during National Volunteer Week, EG hosts an appreciation event to celebrate and thank our amazing volunteers for lending their time, ideas and expertise to our community. Nominations are now open for the Bill Potts Volunteer Legacy and...

March 6, 2026 Town Page

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Customer Service is here to help! Contact the team by calling 905-478-4282 or online through:

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March Council Meetings 

• March 10 – Committee of the Whole (CWC) at 10 a.m. and Council at 2 p.m.
• March 24 – CWC at 2 p.m. and Council at 6 p.m. 

Meetings are held in Council Chambers at the Civic Centre located at 19000 Leslie Street.  
The agenda for these meetings will be available at noon on the Thursday before the meeting on our

March Break in East Gwillimbury

What are you doing for March Break? Spend it with East Gwillimbury! We have a variety of activities and programs to keep you and your family busy throughout the break from March 16 to 20:

Free Public Skate

• Join us for a free skate on March 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) on the New Roads Pad sponsored by New Roads Automotive Group. Find more drop-in dates and times on our Public Skating drop-ins page.

Free Public Swim

• Join us at the Health and Active Living...