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Canada Post Strike

Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 04:04 PM

We are actively monitoring the Canada Post Labour disruption. Please note that property owners and tenants are still responsible for making property tax, water, and other financial invoice payments on time.

Sign up for pre-authorized payments (property tax or water/wastewater) now or use our online payment portal - easy, safe, accessible!

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EG's annual Toy and Food Drive is here!

Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:34 PM

The Town of East Gwillimbury's annual Toy and Food Drive hopes to make the holiday season a little brighter for families and charities in our community. Donations of non-perishable food items, gift cards, new unwrapped toys  toiletries and more are being accepted until Friday, December 16, 2024.

Each year the Town along with the help of community members, schools and businesses collect donations to support local charities and families in EG and York Region. Some of those charities...


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#EndHate Campaign in York Region

Posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2024 04:16 PM

The Municipal Diversity and Inclusion Group (MDIG) in York Region is advancing collective actions to help increase a sense of belonging and decrease incidents of hate.

Statistics Canada reports the number of police reported hate crimes in Canada rose by 32.3% between 2022 and 2023, even though some victims might not report a hate crime they experienced. York Regional Police (YRP) reports an increase in hate incidents in recent years. In 2023, they report that the most common motivational factors...

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Notice of Bridge and Road Closure - Queensville Sideroad

Posted on Friday, October 25, 2024 09:21 AM

The safety of roads and bridges in East Gwillimbury is a top priority. Due to unforeseen circumstances and damage, the bridge on Queensville Sideroad, located approximately 100 metres east of Highway 48, crossing Mount Albert Creek, requires an emergency closure effective Monday, October 28. Queensville Sideroad will be closed at Highway 48 in the Town of East Gwillimbury. Local access to private properties and businesses will remain open from Centre Street west towards the bridge closure.

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Firearm By-law in EG

Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:29 AM

All relevant Federal and Provincial Regulations pertaining to firearms must be complied with, including but not limited to the Canada Criminal Code, Firearms Act, and the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. 

Not all firearm discharges are illegal. If you believe you are in danger, please call 911.

Firearm Discharge By-law

The Town of East Gwillimbury Firearm Discharge Bylaw 2023-040 states that:

No person shall discharge a firearm or a bow in the Town upon lands within the Regulated Area:

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