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Firearm By-law in EG

All relevant Federal and Provincial Regulations pertaining to firearms must be complied with, including but not limited to the Canada Criminal Code, Firearms Act, and the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. 

Not all firearm discharges are illegal. If you believe you are in danger, please call 911.

Firearm Discharge By-law

The Town of East Gwillimbury Firearm Discharge Bylaw 2023-040 states that:

No person shall discharge a firearm or a bow in the Town upon lands within the Regulated Area:

• On...

East Gwillimbury Unveils Holding Hope Sculpture in Children of Peace Park

East Gwillimbury is excited to unveil the resident-selected sculpture, Holding Hope, on October 22 at 11 a.m. in the Children of Peace Park (68 Sharonview Cresent). Members of the community are invited to attend the unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

This permanent art piece was designed by Kyle Thornley and symbolizes resilience, growth and optimism. The sculpture, which is made entirely of metal and features a hand grasping a mature dandelion with 150 seeds, speaks to the stories and rich...

October 18, 2024 Town Page

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A look back 

This week, EG held two information workshops: an update from Fire and Emergency Service, and an update from the Parks, Recreation and Culture team on the Health and Active Living Plaza. You can watch the video here.

A look ahead 

Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) – October 22, 2024 at 2 p.m. 

The Mayor’s 2025 Proposed...

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...