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Towns of Georgina and East Gwillimbury receive provincial funding for joint fire services assessment

Money is part of Province of Ontario’s Municipal Modernization Program.

The Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury have received $356,160 to complete a joint fire services assessment. The money was received under intake 3 of the Province of Ontario’s Municipal Modernization Program and will allow for a third-party review providing recommendations for improving fire service effectiveness and efficiencies. The funding will go towards updating current Fire Master Plans as it relates to...

Weather Advisory - Monday, January 17

The Town of East Gwillimbury is expecting approximately 25 cm of snow and windy conditions tomorrow (Monday, January 17). To assist our road crews with snow clearing operations, please do not park or push snow on roads.

Residents are asked to check weather and road conditions before travelling and to give snowplows room. Visit our Snow Clearing page for more information.

Road Closure - York Durham Line

Due to safety concerns with the bridge across the Mount Albert Creek, York/Durham Regional Rd. #30 will be closed on Thursday, January 20 until bridge repairs are completed. The closure takes place north of Durham Reg. Rd. 39 in the Township of Uxbridge and north of Queensville Sideroad and south of Holborn Road in East Gwillimbury. A map of the detour route is below, and access to homes will be maintained throughout the closure. 

Detour Route 

 

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The January 11 Council Workshop has been postponed to January 12

Due to technical difficulties, today’s Council Education Workshop is postponed to tomorrow, Wednesday, January 12 at 10 a.m. The workshop will be livestreamed on the Town's YouTube Channel. 

View the workshop agenda

East Gwillimbury cancels Noon Year’s Eve event as COVID numbers increase

East Gwillimbury has made the difficult decision to cancel its Noon Year’s Eve event due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. The Town extends thanks and appreciation to the event sponsors, volunteers, and staff for all their efforts in planning this event.

Although the event is cancelled, the Town still has many activities, parks, and trails for residents to enjoy over the holidays.

• Public skating - Drop-in public skating is available at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex from December 27 to 31....