May 1, 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 

May 5 - Committee of the Whole (CWC) at 10 a.m. and Council at 2 p.m. 
May 20 - 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 Agenda page. 

Get Involved! 

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

Contact Council

New Hospital Coming to East Gwillimbury
On Monday, Soutlake Health announced that East Gwillimbury  would be the home of their new acute care hospital as part of Southlake Health’s future Distributed Health Network. This announcement was backed by a $10 million investment from the Province of Ontario. The hospital will be built in Queensville, west of Leslie Street and south of the future Bradford Bypass.

As one of the region’s fastest-growing communities, East Gwillimbury will benefit from improved access to emergency and inpatient care, shorter travel times, and services that better support a growing and aging population. The new site will also strengthen connections to care across York Region and southern Simcoe County.

Planning is now underway, with further details to be shared as the project progresses.

For more information visit our Southlake page.

Piloting new ways to park in EG
EG’s Parking Pilot Program is underway providing residents and visitors with alternative parking options in our community. What options are available?

• Odd/even on-street parking schedule (on select streets in EG)
• On-street Overnight Parking Permits (Town-wide)
• Accessible Parking Exemption (Town-wide)
• Overnight Parking at Radial Line or Vivian Creek Parks

To learn more about each option, purchase parking permits or provide feedback to our By-laws team, please visit our Parking page.

Survey to Guide New EG Website
A new and improved website is on the way! We’re looking for your feedback to help guide a better online experience. Take a few minutes to complete our survey and tell us what you like, what you don’t, and what you’d love to see on our future website. Learn more or complete the survey by May 8 at 4 p.m. on our Website Update page. 

Parks Improvement Projects
Spring and summer are bringing enhancements to some of our parks and facilities! Various parks spaces and facilities are being upgraded. View the park locations on our Parks Projects page.

Become an Engaged EG Volunteer
Do you want to connect with your community, make new friends, and make a difference? Become a volunteer with EG! Apply today and check out our upcoming volunteer training sessions on our Engaged EG page. 

Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization Project 
Work is continuing on the Enhance EG - Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization Project along Main Street, Centre Street, and Bank Street including: 

• Road resurfacing and reconstruction
• Storm sewer installations 
• Tree and perennial planting 
• Installation of benches, bike racks, and decorative pavers
• Replacements of sidewalks and improved connectivity 
• Enhanced and additional parking in the downtown area 

Local access to all properties within the work area, including homes, businesses, and the Mount Albert Community Centre will be maintained. Learn more at on our Mount Albert Revitalization page. 

Love Local in EG – Businesses are still open during construction
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. For more details on local businesses and to find business directories, visit our EG Loves Local page.

When you shop local 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. You can also love local by liking, sharing, or tagging businesses on social media, leaving positive reviews, and signing up for newsletters.

EG's Economic Development team is available to support local businesses and entrepreneurs through mentorship programs, workshops, training, and more. Connect with the team and find resources on our EG Loves Local page. 

2026 Census Survey Begins Soon
Take the 2026 Census survey to provide important feedback about your community that can help plan services like roads and transportation, employment opportunities, translation needs, health services, and more. Take the census at Census.gc.ca — The 2026 Census.

Nominations Open for the 2026 Municipal Election 
Your community. Your leadership. Ever thought about running for Council? The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election is open. 

Your community experience, passion and new ideas matter. Local decisions shape our roads, parks, recreation programs and more. 

Ready to make an impact in East Gwillimbury? 
Learn how to become a candidate at electionseg.ca. Nominations close on August 21, 2026, at 2 p.m.

Nokiidaa Trail Guided Nature Walk
Join us on May 2 for a guided nature walk at 11 a.m. at the Nokiidaa Trail (Mount Albert Road and Yonge Street). Thank you for joining us throughout this month to celebrate Earth Day.

Organize your own cleanup event with EG!
The Town provides cleanup kits containing gloves, garbage bags, and cleanup stickers for community-organized cleanup events. Kits may be picked up at Customer Service at the Civic Centre, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To request kits, please email your name, cleanup date, and location to environment@eastgwillimbury.ca. Learn more on our Eco Empowerment page. 

Red Dress Day Installation: Whispering Spirits 
Join us on May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP) for the Town’s first Red Dress Day Installation, titled Whispering Spirits. The Indigenous Action Committee will start the Installation with teachings about Red Dress Day followed by a self-guided walk along the HALP Boardwalk to read reflection stations that share the history and significance of Red Dress Day, including ways to take action on the epidemic of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ Peoples (MMIWG2S). Learn more on our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion page.

Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA.26.01) and Site Plan Control (19T‑26001) for applications by Royalpark Homes and SigNature Communities for the Green Earth Village development. The proposed plan includes a variety of low, medium and high density residential blocks, 6.73 hectares of employment lands, 1.89 hectares for a long-term care facility, and 45.27 hectares of mixed-use area incorporating commercial space, an institution block a number of parks and school blocks. A statutory public meeting will be held on May 20, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre, (19000 Leslie Street). Learn more on the Application Webpage. 

Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA.26.02) by 19350 Woodbine GP Inc. for the property located at 19350 Woodbine Avenue. The subject Zoning By-Law Amendment application has been submitted to facilitate the future development which will consist of three industrial buildings, with accessory office space, 631 vehicle parking spaces, 122 loading spaces and a stormwater management block. A statutory public meeting will be held on May 20, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre. Learn more on the Application Webpage.

• Youth Cardio and Stretch - May 2 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the HALP
• Youth Swim - May 3 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the HALP
• Youth Sledge Hockey - May 3 from 3 to 3:50 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex
• Youth Basketball - May 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the HALP
• Youth Volleyball - May 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the HALP
• Youth Shinny - May 6 from 3 to 3:50 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex
• Youth Shinny - May 6 from 4 to 4:50 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex
• Youth Volleyball - May 7 from 4 to 4:50 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex
• Teen Zone - May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the HALP
• Youth Swim - May 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 at the HALP

Find ages and more details on our Youth Week page. 

Family Walking Track Drop-ins available
We’re excited to introduce Family Track Time at the HALP! Starting today, families can enjoy dedicated drop-in times on the walking track:

• Sundays from 9 to 11 a.m.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.

These time slots are designed with families in mind, especially those with children 10 years and under and are a great opportunity to get active together in a welcoming environment. The track remains open to all ages during these times. Adults accompanying children under 10 must complete an agreement in Customer Service before each visit. Regular drop-in fees apply. For details and to view our drop-in schedule, please visit our Drop-in page. 

We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

Full-time:

• Parks Operator - Contract
• Planner/Secretary Treasurer to the COA

Seasonal:

• Tai Chi Instructor
• HALP Fitness Instructor 
• Summer Camp Counsellor

Municipal Elections

• Joint Compliance Audit Committee York Region

Visit our Careers page to apply.

MTO Highway 48 Construction Project
Work at Highway 48 and Mount Albert Road has begun and will continue to take place until approximately July 17, and includes road reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, drainage upgrades, and new traffic signals. Traffic will remain open in all directions, with some lane restrictions and temporary nighttime and weekend ramp closures.

Signage and traffic control measures will be in place. Please plan ahead, follow posted signage, and allow extra travel time. Learn more on our website.

York Region Native Tree and Wildflowers
York Region in partnership with Forests Canada can help give your outdoor space a natural boost with  native trees and wildflowers sale! York Region residents can purchase a selection of native trees and wildflower blooms to create pollinator-friendly outdoor spaces.

Pick-up times:

• Saturday, June 6, 2026: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Markham Conservation Office, 6 Princess Street

Registration is open now. Place your order at TreesTakeRoot.ca.

May the 4th Makers
Celebrate May the 4th at the the Queensville Library branch! Drop in for a Star Wars-themed laser-cut wooden painting activity where you can design and customize your own Jedi-worthy masterpiece to take home. All ages welcome; $2 per person while supplies last. Learn more at egpl.ca.

 Find more events or submit your own!