March 6, 2026 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 

March Council Meetings 

• March 10 – Committee of the Whole (CWC) at 10 a.m. and Council at 2 p.m.
• March 24 – CWC at 2 p.m. and Council at 6 p.m. 

Meetings are held in Council Chambers at the Civic Centre located at 19000 Leslie Street.  
The agenda for these meetings will be available at noon on the Thursday before the meeting on our Agendas page.

Get Involved! 

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

Contact Council

International Women’s Day in EG
March 8 is International Women’s Day! We’re highlighting women‑owned businesses in EG. Stop by and shop local at:

• Centre Spot Nails (19118 Centre Street)
• The Giving Place (19618 E Townline)
• The Corner Decor and More (19124 Centre Street)
• Tangles Hair Salon (45 Gristmill Plaza)

Let’s work together as a community to shop local and support women-owned businesses in EG. These are just some of the amazing local businesses we have in EG. Discover more businesses and ways to support our community on the EG Loves Local page. 

Nominations are open for Volunteer Appreciation
We’re launching two new awards to recognize outstanding volunteers in the community as part of the 2026 Volunteer Appreciation event. Community members are invited to nominate exceptional individuals who exemplify outstanding service and community contributions for the following awards:

• Bill Potts Volunteer Legacy Award
  This award honours the spirit and dedication exemplified by Bill Potts by recognizing an exceptional volunteer who has made meaningful contributions to the community through long-standing service. Nominees must be EG residents and have a minimum of 15 years of volunteer service in EG.
• Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award
  This award recognizes an emerging youth volunteer who demonstrates leadership, compassion, and a strong commitment to giving back to the community. Nominees should be an EG resident between the ages of 12 and 24 and demonstrate positive impact through volunteer involvement in EG.

To nominate volunteers who make an impact, please visit our Volunteer Appreciation page to complete the nomination form by Friday, March 20.

Daylight Savings
Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward on March 8 for Daylight Savings! Be sure to also check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for expiration dates and replace batteries to ensure they are in good working condition. Learn more on our Fire and Emergency Service page.

Seasonal Road Weight Limits in Effect
Spring weather is on the way, and seasonal road weight limits are in effect. Commercial vehicles and trailers that weigh above 11,000 pounds per axle are prohibited on roads where signage is posted.

Parking Reminders
Warmer weather is on the way! Please follow EG’s parking rules:

• No parking on the road between 2 to 6 a.m. year-round
• No parking longer than three hours on any town road
• EG offers a parking exemption period from 7 to 11 p.m. in addition to the three-hour parking limit, except during a snow event
• When parked on driveways, vehicles should not overhang onto the curb, road or sidewalk
• Do not park on the grass (front lawn or boulevard)
• No parking in front of fire hydrants, driveway entrances, or in no stopping/parking areas

Learn more on our Parking page. 

Customer Service Portal
Did you know EG has an online customer service portal? You can quickly create a service request and check the status of your previous entries. The portal can help you with inquiries related to:

• Streetlight outages
• Road and traffic
• Water and wastewater
• Parks and trails
• By-laws
• Missed waste collection
• Other general inquiries

Visit the portal at eastgwillimbury.ca/CustomerServicePortal.

Mosquito Control Program
Weather permitting, from mid-March to late May, the biological larvicide VectoBac 200G [PCP#18158, granular formulation] will be applied by helicopter to select standing water mosquito breeding habitats within EG. View the treatment areas on our Mosquito page.

This product contains B.t.i., which is specific to mosquito larvae. Mortality results occur within 24 hours; the larvicide biodegrades within 72 hours. If you have questions, contact Dave Dodwell from EG at 905-478-4283 ext. 1296 or ddodwell@eastgwillimbury.ca or contact the Town’s contractor from Pestalto Environmental, Morgan Tyler, at 1-866-648-7773 or morgan.tyler@pestalto.com. 

2026 Spring and Summer Health and Active Living Guide is available online
Spring is (almost) in session! View the 2026 Spring and Summer Health and Active Living Guide online to start planning your spring activities. The Guide features programs, activities and camps for various ages to get active, engaged and most importantly have some fun. From swimming lessons to cooking programs, line dancing and more, we have something for everyone right here in EG.

Attention residents, before you register, please update your address in your ActiveNet account to "East Gwillimbury" so you can register once resident registration opens. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on March 12 for residents and March 19 for non-residents.

View the guide to preview spring programs.

March Break in EG
What are you doing for March Break? Join us for various activities throughout the break from March 16 to 20:

Free Public Skate

• Join us for a free skate on March 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) on the NewRoads Pad sponsored by NewRoads Automotive Group. Find more drop-in dates and times on our Public Skating page.
  

Free Public Swim

• Join us at the Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP) (160 Jim Mortson Drive) on March 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. for a free youth swim, sponsored by the Women’s Support Network. Learn more on our Aquatics page.

Camps
There’s still time to register for our March Break Camps at the HALP! Registration is open for:

• HALP Junior Camp EG – 4 to 6 years
• HALP Senior March Break Camp – 7 to 12 years

Register now on our School Break Program page.

Aquatic Leadership Courses
Are you interested in aquatic leadership? Get certified during March Break at the HALP. The Swim and Lifesaving Instructors course takes place from March 16 to 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The course prepares instructors to teach and evaluate swim strokes and lifesaving skills. Through classroom learning and in‑water practice, instructor candidates explore proven teaching methods, learning strategies and activities, stroke and skill drills, effective correction techniques, and evaluation criteria.

Course participants must be at least 15 years old and have a Bronze Cross certification (or higher). Register online on ActiveNet with code #11071

Learn more about March Break in EG on our March Break page.

Become a Market and Music Night Vendor
We’re combining two of EG’s hottest summer events! Join us every Tuesday evening in July and August for Music and Market Nights at the Civic Centre from 4 to 9 p.m. Get ready for live music and performances, food, vendors, fun and more all in one.

Vendor applications are open, and early bird pricing ends on March 27. If you’re interested in becoming a vendor or performing on the NewRoads stage, visit our Music and Market page for details and to apply. 

Seniors Bus Trips
Join your community and friends for the next Seniors 55+ Bus Trip on April 29 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Enjoy the exciting musical of “Finding Neverland” at Hamilton Family Theatre (46 Grand Ave Street). Finding Neverland follows the story of author J.M. Barrie’s evolving relationship with a widowed mother and her four mischievous boys, and how they inspired the creation of Peter Pan. Let your imagination take flight in this heartwarming production filled with irresistible songs, exciting choreography, and unforgettable characters.

Lunch will be provided before the show at Piper Arms.

Pick-up locations
The bus will depart at the scheduled times. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to sign in with the trip leader.

• Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street) at 8:30 a.m.
• EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) at 9:45 a.m.

Admission:

• Seniors Club member: $130
• Non-member: $135
• EG 55’n UP Club member: $120

Visit ActiveNet and use code #11163 to register or call Customer Service at 905-478-4282.

We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

Full-time:

• Administrative Assistant
• Communications Assistant
• Financial Advisor
• Fitness Instructor
• IT Project Manager/Business Analyst (12-month contract)
• Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Seasonal:

• HALP Fitness Instructor
• Seasonal Parks Labourer
• Tai Chi Instructor

Student:

• Fire and Emergency Service
• Parks

Visit our Careers page to apply! 

Older Adult Open House
Join us for our annual Older Adult Open House on March 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HALP! This FREE event will showcase the various programs and services available to older adults in EG. What can you expect? Information booths, free drop-in programs, as well as snacks and refreshments. For more information and program schedules, visit our Older Adults page for more information. 

Free Virtual Workshops for Entrepreneurs  

• March 10 – LinkedIn Strategy: Turn Connections into Clients
• March 11 – Partnership Marketing: Giveaways and Collaborations

For details and to register, visit our Advantage EG page.

March Break Career Event
Tweens and teens are invited to the library this March Break for a Career Pathways event on March 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the HALP. Meet local professionals from a variety of fields and learn how professionals started in their careers, including the education and training that helped them along the way. Bring your questions and explore different paths you can take after high school in a welcoming, informal setting. This free drop-in event is open to ages 12+. Learn more on the EG Public Library page.

 Find more events or submit your own!