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Tree Protection By-law

Understanding the Draft Tree Protection By-law in EG

The Town has developed a draft 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 draft by-law addresses the removal of trees with a trunk diameter of 20 cm or greater.  

Review the draft by-law

Help keep EG green and healthy!

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To learn more, email the project team.

East Gwillimbury takes action to cease operations of private day school

Notice to Parents and Caregivers in East Gwillimbury 

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is taking action to terminate operations of “Kindred Spirits Day School”, 4122 Davis Drive, due to violations of the EG Zoning By-law, the Building Code Act(BCA) and the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA).

The building is zoned as residential and not institutional, and schools can only operate on lands zoned as institutional. Kindred Spirits is operating in contravention of the EG Zoning By-law.

In addition, the building does not...

Vivian Creek Trail Closure

EG, in partnership with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), are making improvements to Vivian Creek Park.

We are improving drainage and enhancing local wetlands and stream restoration along Vivian Creek, adjacent to the trail. The goal of the project is to redirect some of the excess drainage away from the trail system and into the newly constructed wetland features. The stream restoration is located adjacent to the existing trail system, where erosion is approaching the trail...

Learn about On-Request Transit Service

You are invited!

Learn more about York Region Transit’s (YRT) improved On-Request service on Tuesday, September 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mount Albert Lions Community Centre, 5057 Mount Albert Road. Join YRT for a presentation about On-Request services being planned in East Gwillimbury. Learn how to use the service, make connections to neighboring towns, technology updates and improvements for booking rides and ask questions to the transit experts.
Learn more on the York Region Transit website...

East Gwillimbury delegation attends Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference

East Gwillimbury delegation attends Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in support of local priorities

An East Gwillimbury (EG) delegation consisting of members of municipal Council and staff attended the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, August 18 – 21 in Ottawa, Ontario.

The annual conference is AMO's premier event, which provides Ontario municipalities an opportunity to speak with provincial decision-makers on matters of mutual interest.

EG’s...