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Canada Post Services Resume

After a month-long strike, Canada Post services resumed on Tuesday, December 17. East Gwillimbury December water bills have been mailed out but may take weeks to arrive as Canada Post works through the backlog. The Town has resumed regular processing of mail services for water and property tax bills.

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EG's annual Toy and Food Drive is here!

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 Monday, 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...

#EndHate Campaign in York Region

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...

Notice of Bridge and Road Closure - Queensville Sideroad

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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Tree Protection By-law

Understanding the Tree Protection By-law in EG

The Town has developed a tree protection by-law for private properties to protect mature trees in EG. The goal of the by-law is to protect existing tree canopy and preserve Natural Heritage areas throughout our community. The new by-law addresses the removal of trees with a trunk diameter of 20 cm or greater.

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