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Notice of Night Paving on Highway 11

York Region crews are night paving as part of road improvements on Highway 11 from Green Lane to the Bradford Boundary in the Town of East Gwillimbury and Township of King. 

Description:

• Night paving
• Highway 11 between the Bradford Boundary and Bathurst Street
• Highway 11 between Morning Sideroad and Green Lane

Duration

• Thursday, October 17, 2024 until Saturday, October 19, 2024, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Crews expect to work on the north section on October 17, moving to the south section on Friday, October 18...

East Gwillimbury Improving Older Adult Programs

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the provincial government to support the development and growth of older adult programs in EG.

As part of this initiative, EG is hosting a series of older adult open houses to gather input on the types of programs older adult residents would like to see implemented. These open houses aim to ensure that the voices of our community members are heard and that future programs developed truly...

A Statement from Mayor Virginia Hackson on fire in East Gwillimbury

Yesterday, a fire destroyed the Stephen Howard Jr. House which was designated by the Town as being of cultural heritage value or interest on January 19, 2015.

On behalf of Council, I’d like to express gratitude to the brave firefighters and emergency personnel who battled this fire. Thankfully no-one was injured.

Built in 1864, the Stephen Howard Jr. House was known for its architectural features. Its original owner, Stephen Howard Jr, was the son of one of the first Quaker settlers in the area.

October 11, 2024 Town Page

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A look back - Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – October 8, 10 a.m. 

York Region Transit’s Manager of Service Planning made a presentation regarding 2025 initiatives and transit improvements within EG. Parks, Recreation and Culture also brought forward a related Report: York Region Transit (YRT) and the Health and Active Living...

October 4, 2024 Town Page

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

Email Customer Service  Customer Service Website Page 

A look forward - Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – October 8 at 10 a.m. 
York Region Transit’s (YRT) Manager of Service Planning will make a presentation regarding 2025  initiatives within EG. Parks, Recreation and Culture will bring forward a related Report: YRT and the Health and Active Living Plaza. 

EG’s Corporate Services...