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April 24, 2026 Town Page

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Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) - April 21 
CWC recommended that Council approve the designation of the Sharon Heritage Conservation District and adopt its accompanying Plan and Guidelines. This would be East Gwillimbury (EG)’s first Heritage Conservation District and would help guide future changes in the area. The plan...

Notice of Construction Along Highway 48

The MTO is resuming construction at the Highway 48 and Mount Albert Road intersection to improve road conditions and infrastructure. 

Highway 48 and Mount Albert Road Intersection:

Location:

• Highway 48 (400 m south to 500 m north of Mount Albert Road) 

• Mount Albert Road (100 m east and west of the intersection) 

Timeline: April 24 to July 17, 2026

Work includes: Road reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, new drainage (catch basins), electrical upgrades, new traffic signals, and intersection paving 

Traffic impacts:

York Region Transit Service Changes

Beginning April 26, York Region Transit (YRT) is updating its trip planning tool to include the detour route through Holland Landing. This detour is part of the Holland Landing Downtown Revitalization project, which will enhance the downtown area. Don’t forget to shop local and support your local businesses during this construction. For more information, visit yrt.ca/ServiceChanges.

April 17, 2026 Town Page

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Special Council Highlights from April 14 

Council Education Session was held with the following topics: 

York Regional Police (YRP) Update - YRP provided an update on their services in East Gwillimbury (EG) including the top offenses in EG, and different tools to help keep EG safe, such as a security camera registry and...

Lake Simcoe Flooding Advisory

Attention EG! Lake Simcoe water levels are well above average for this time of year. Shoreline flooding is imminent or already occurring in shoreline communities. Residents, especially in the historically flood-prone areas, are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their pets, and their property. Property owners in low-lying shoreline areas should prepare for potential flooding. 

Expected Conditions:

The water level in Lake Simcoe is expected to continue rising. Localized...