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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.

Notice of Passing – Development Charges By-law Amendment

NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AMENDMENT BY-LAW BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY

TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2024, the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury passed By-law 2024-053, which amends certain sections of the Town’s Development Charge By-law 2024-033. Both by-laws comply with the requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

The Development Charges (DC) imposed by By-law 2024-033, as amended by By-law 2024-053, shown in Schedule I, are levied against...

Wildlife Sighting

There have been reports of a coyote sighting along the Rogers Reservoir Conservation. Please take precautions to avoid conflicts or contact with wildlife. If you run into wildlife, we ask residents to:

• Be cautious
• Pick up small children and dogs
• Never run from or turn their back on a coyote
• Slowly back away
• Yell
• Carry a flashlight when walking at night

Residents can help prevent coyotes from visiting their property by:

• Keep pet food and water bowls indoors. Food can attract coyotes to your yard
• Keep...

Notice of Construction - Leslie Street and Queensville Sideroad to Holborn Road

York Region is completing construction from late June to mid July, 2024 from Leslie Street and Queensville Sideroad to Holburn Road. 

Description

York Region is improving steel beam guide rails at various locations along Leslie Street:

• Guide rails provide a barrier between the roadway and potentially hazardous situations
• Work includes removing and replacing or repairing guide rails and ensure they meet current standards while increasing safety for road users

Impacts to travellers:

• Work will occur...

Heat Warning

A Heat Warning is in effect for East Gwillimbury. With rising temperatures expected throughout the week, EG has temporary cooling centres and splash pads available during regular business hours for those looking to beat the heat. 

Town Facilities
Splash Pads

Town splash pads are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at:

• Harvest Hills Park, 183 Harvest Hills Blvd.
• Holland Landing Community Centre Park, 19513 Yonge St.
• Murrell Park, 950 Murrell Blvd.
• Parkway Park, 84 Oak Ave.
• Ross Family Complex Park, 19300...