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Understanding Green Flashing Lights in East Gwillimbury

Understanding Green Flashing Lights in East Gwillimbury A Lifesaving Signal from Your Community's Firefighters

In an emergency, seconds count and every moment on the road matters. That’s why East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Service (EGFES) is urging the public to recognize and respect green flashing lights on personal vehicles. This is a signal that a Paid On-Call Firefighter is responding to an emergency.

Green flashing lights are not just decorative - they are a vital part of emergency...

June 20, 2025 Town Page

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A look back  – 

Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – 10 a.m. June 17 

The Southlake Foundation presented the Committee with the Mayor’s Challenge Trophy in recognition of Team EG’s fundraising efforts in support of Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake, 2025. Congratulations to all! 

Development Services shared a presentation and

June 13, 2025 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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A look forward  – 

Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – 10 a.m. June 17 

The Southlake Foundation will present the Committee with the Mayor’s Challenge Trophy in recognition of Team EG’s fundraising efforts in support of Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake, 2025. A photo opportunity will take place before the CWC meeting.  

Temporary Road Closure on Mount Albert Road/Highway 48 and King Street

There is a temporary road closure on Mount Albert Road between Highway 48 and King Street in the Town of East Gwillimbury.  

Description

• Mount Albert Road between Highway 48 and King Street will be temporarily closed to facilitate work on the existing bridge structures and for the reconstruction of the Highway 48 and Mount Albert Road intersection
• This closure is being led by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO)

Duration

• Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7 a.m. to Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Impacts to...

East Gwillimbury Celebrating Another Summer of Parks

East Gwillimbury (EG) is excited to celebrate the start of summer with various parks and trail openings throughout town. This season, we’re celebrating the completion of new pickleball and beach volleyball courts, playground equipment and the Simcoe Trail, and expanded parking for Nokiidaa Trail.

We invite our community to join us at these events to explore these new spaces, gather with neighbours and experience the beautiful outdoors in EG.

Save the dates and plan to join EG Mayor Virginia...