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Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture happens next weekend in EG!

Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture happens next weekend in EG!

All roads lead to East Gwillimbury (EG) next weekend for the ultimate art, culture, food, and music extravaganza; Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture (TOC). Admission is free for this two-day event experience presented by Rice Group which takes place on Friday, August 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street, Sharon). This promises to be an unforgettable...

East Gwillimbury announces new Director of Information Technology and Information Management

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is pleased to announce Rob Halko as the new Director of Information Technology (IT) and Information Management (IM) within the Corporate Services department.

Rob will lead EG’s expert team of IT and IM professionals, with a strong focus on creative and cost-effective solutions that complement the Strategic Plan. EG's IT/IM team aims to empower staff and residents through innovative technology solutions that will connect people with vital and helpful information.

Pre-engineering work for Mount Albert Storm Sewer Outfalls/Retaining Wall and Vivian Creek Park

Pre-engineering work begins for the Mount Albert Storm Sewer Outfalls, RetainingWall and Trail in Vivian Creek Park

EG’s project consultant, Aquafor Beech Limited will be in the field completing preliminary pre-engineering work for future enhancements to the storm sewer outfalls and retaining wall within Vivian Creek Park. Surveying, utility locating, arborist, environmental, and stormwater assessments are scheduled to be completed by September. 

This work is part of a multi-year project that includes...

Notice of Construction – Mount Albert Road and Cupples Farm Lane/Royal Oak Road

York Region is making improvements to Mount Albert Road and Cupples Farm Lane/Royal Oak Road intersection in East Gwillimbury. This construction is for a new pedestrian crossing called a pedestrian crossover in the Highway Traffic Act. It includes signs, pavement markings and flashing lights to define the crossing area, increase visibility and driver awareness.

Work is scheduled to commence as early as July and will be completed within six months. Work will occur Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m....

York Region Transit Service Changes

On-Request Holland Landing and On-Request Mount Albert have been combined into On-Request Holland Landing-Mount Albert to improve service and traveller experience, allowing more open travel and not limited to select locations. On-Request will no longer service the 404 Town Centre from Mount Albert. Travellers can connect to Route 50 – Queensway to get to 404 Town Centre. Visit the York Region Transit website for more information.