April 2, 2026 Town Page

Stay connected to the Town

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

Email Customer Service  Customer Service Website Page 

April 8

• Committee of the Whole (CWC) – 10 a.m.
• Council Meeting – 2 p.m.

April 14

• Council Workshop – 10 a.m.
• Workshop topics:
  • York Regional Police Community Update
  • Asset Management
  • Financial Condition Assessment

April 21

• CWC – 2 p.m.
• Council – 6 p.m.

Get Involved! 

• Review Agendas
  
• Make Deputations
  
• Watch Meetings
• Review the Council Information Package

Contact Council

Easter Holiday Hours
The Civic Centre will be closed on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday and on Monday, April 6, for the Easter holiday. If you have an emergency regarding water, sewers, or roads, please call 905-478-4282 and press option 3. View facility holiday hours of operation and activities on our Holidays page.

Good Friday Waste Collection
Waste collection on Friday, April 3, will be moved to Saturday, April 4, due to Good Friday. Download the Recycle Coach app today so you’ll never miss important waste collection updates! The app also features schedule changes, personalized reminders, educational messages, proper disposal tips, and much more. Learn more on our Waste page. 

2026 Property Taxes
Did you know residents can register to access tax bills online via the Town’s online portal? This safe and secure online portal will allow residents to view account balances, view previous bills and receive bills via email. The 2026 interim tax bill installment due date is April 30, 2026. Visit our Property Taxes page.

2026 Municipal Elections Notice of Nomination
Thinking of running in the 2026 Municipal or School Board Elections? Nominations to run for East Gwillimbury council open May 1 and close August 21 at 2 p.m. (Nomination Day). Book an appointment with Election Services to file and submit the required forms and fees. Remember you can’t raise or spend campaign funds until you’re officially registered. Learn more or book an appointment at electionseg.ca.

Report Sod Damage Online
The snow is melting, and spring is here! Now that we can see grass again… have you noticed it’s missing in some places? Although every effort is made not to damage sod beside roads or sidewalks, this can happen. Don’t worry – sod repair begins in mid-April! If you’ve noticed some damage caused by the plow, report it online on our Service Request page.

Easter Bunny Hike
Join us this Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mount Albert Community Centre (53 Main Street) for our annual Easter Bunny Hike. Every-bunny can enjoy:

• Easter egg hunt
• Farm animals
• Photo booth                     
• Face painting
• Easter crafts
• Vendor market ($)
• The Wandering Brew ($)
• Smash N Grab Burger Co ($)

This is an outdoor event and is rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Parking is not available at the Mount Albert Community Centre, please plan ahead or carpool.

Thank you to our sponsor Lee Lander - Lander Group and event partner East Gwillimbury Public Library. Find more details on our Easter page.

Celebrate Earth Month all Month Long in EG!
Earth Day is more than a day in EG - it’s a month of action! Join us for cleanups, creative workshops, a guided nature walk and more as we celebrate Earth Month together. Let’s keep East Gwillimbury clean, green and thriving. Learn more and register for events on our Eco Empowerment page.

Easter Weekend Drop-in Programs
Looking for something to do over the Easter weekend? Bring your family and friends to the EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) and the Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP) for a variety of drop‑in programs. Enjoy public swims including an Easter egg hunt in the water, fitness drop‑ins like pilates and tai chi, and public skating. Learn more on our drop-in page.

Register for Spring Programs
There’s still time to register for our spring programs. Try out a new hobby, level up a skill, get fit, learn new recipes, practice your aquatic skills, and have fun in your community. We offer various programs from dance, cooking classes, private family swimming lessons, fitness programs and more.

Before registering, residents are reminded to update their address in their ActiveNet account to East Gwillimbury to ensure access to resident program fees.

Don’t miss out, view the guide and register on our Guide page.

We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

Full-time:

• People and Belonging Associate
• Senior Planner (2-year contract)

Seasonal:

• Tai Chi Instructor
• HALP Fitness Instructor

Municipal Elections

• Joint Compliance Audit Committee York Region

Visit our Careers page to apply.

Temporary Road Closure - Ravenshoe Road
Beginning Monday, April 6, at 7 a.m., Ravenshoe Road at Kennedy Road will be closed to through traffic to complete urgent repairs to a failed culvert crossing . Temporary road closures are required to complete this work, and access to homes will be maintained. Construction is expected to take five days. Learn more at york.ca.

Run for Southlake
Lace up for a great cause! Join Team EG at the 5KM Nature’s Emporium Run or Walk for Southlake Foundation on April 26 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. to make a difference in our community. Learn more on their website.

Love Local in EG – Businesses are still open during construction
When you shop in EG, you’re supporting neighbours who greet you by name, keeping local dollars in our community, and helping small businesses and families thrive while strengthening the heart of our downtown. During the Enhance EG Revitalization Projects, access to businesses remains open, and we’re encouraging you to keep supporting your local favourites! Be sure to visit downtown Mount Albert and Holland Landing during the construction to love local. Learn more on our Advantage EG page.

Explore the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Discover Toronto’s iconic ROM for free! With the ROM Library Pass, you can enjoy general admission for up to four visitors, including select special exhibitions (subject to capacity). Simply place a hold, pick up your pass within three days, and get ready to explorejust remember, the loan period is seven days and passes are available for branch pickup only. Learn more at egpl.ca.

 Find more events or submit your own!