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East Gwillimbury Approves New All-Way Stop to Improve Safety on King Street East

After hearing resident feedback and conducting a traffic safety review, a new all-way stop was installed at the intersection of King Street East and Viscount Way/Hammill Heights.

The Town completed a traffic safety review on King Street East to analyze traffic habits in the area. The study looked at how many vehicles use King Street East each day, how fast they drive, and whether current traffic controls are working as intended.

The traffic studies were completed at several locations along King...

Celebrate Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month in East Gwillimbury

June is a time to celebrate, reflect, and come together. The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) invites the community to take part in a series of events throughout June in recognition of Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month (NIHM).

Residents and visitors are encouraged to join in meaningful, inclusive programming that celebrates the diversity, cultures, and contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and Indigenous Peoples.

Event Details:

NIHM Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m....

Harvest Hills Park Improvements

We’re making enhancements at Harvest Hills Park! The park will be closed from May 19 to June 1, weather permitting, to install new junior and senior play structures. For details and to view more park improvement projects happening in EG, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/ParksProjects.

Line Painting in Progress

Line painting has begun throughout EG on all residential, commercial, and industrial roads. Crews will be working during the day as well as overnight.  Work is scheduled to be complete by the end of May. Motorists are encouraged to be cautious and follow visible signage and pylons. Avoid freshly painted lines, whether you are driving, walking or biking, to keep those lines and our streets looking fresh.

Youth Week Programs

Each May from May 1 to 8 EG celebrates National Youth Week. This year, we are offering a variety of youth programs, for FREE! Bring your friends or make new ones with swim nights, basketball and volleyball, the teen zone, sledge hockey and cardio and stretch night this May! 

Discover what’s happening for youth in East Gwillimbury and stay up to date on programs and activities.   Youth Programs