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New trail connection coming to Sharon

The Town, in partnership with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, are connecting the Radial Line Trail with the Nokiidaa trailhead located at Green Lane.

Construction of the trail will begins this week. A portion of the Radial Line Trail will be temporarily closed from March 18 to 29 to complete tree removal. Trail users are asked to avoid the area and follow posted signage until work is complete.

View the trail closure map

Network, learn, and inspire inclusion for International Women’s Day in EG!

East Gwillimbury is inviting the community to gather, learn, grow, and inspire inclusion to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 (IWD). Together with women across various professional fields and backgrounds, local entrepreneurs, and businesses, the Town is hosting an exciting professional development conference on Friday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex located at 1914B Mount Albert Road.

The theme for IWD 2024 is Inspiring Inclusion. The event will bring...

Share your thoughts on infrastructure projects in EG

There’s still time to share your thoughts on the proposed designs for a new sidewalk and road improvements at:

New Sidewalk 

• North side of Mount Albert Road from Conn Drive to the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex 

Road Improvements 

• Rogers Road 
• Intersection of Queensville Road and Centre Street 

Your feedback will help shape the design phase of the projects. Materials from the Public Information Centre are available on Road Construction and Capital Engineering projects page. To share feedback email the...

Fire Chief McKenzie Announces Retirement

The Town of East Gwillimbury Fire Chief Rob McKenzie has announced he will be retiring from East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Services, effective December 31, 2023.

Chief McKenzie joined East Gwillimbury as Fire Chief in 2019. During his time with the Town, Chief McKenzie has many accomplishments including leading the Town’s Emergency Operations Centre and Emergency Services team through our first-ever state of emergency with the COVID-19 pandemic. He also led a joint Fire Services Review in...

Acting Mayor Update

At a Special Council meeting on Thursday, November 2, Mayor Hackson announced she was taking a short-term medical leave for up to three months.

In the absence of the Mayor, East Gwillimbury follows a Rotational Acting Mayor Schedule.  As per the current schedule, Councillor Scott Crone assumed the role of Acting Mayor until November 30, 2023. Starting December 1, 2023, Councillor Brian Johns will assume the Acting Mayor role and serve as East Gwillimbury’s Council representative at York Regional...