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Town of East Gwillimbury terminates State of Emergency

Effective October 3 at 11:59 p.m., Mayor Virginia Hackson, on behalf of Town Council, will terminate the State of Emergency for the Town of East Gwillimbury. The State of Emergency was initially enacted on March 19, 2020, to ensure the Town has the flexibility to quickly respond to the COVID-19 health and economic emergency and provide support to our residents and businesses where needed. 

The State of Emergency provided for rapid procurement capability, the ability for...

York Region Issues Letter of Instruction for Sport Facilities

A Letter of Instruction has been released from York Region’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karim Kurji, that effective October 1, 2021, all persons aged 12 and older, including those playing, coaching, and spectating organized sports must be fully vaccinated to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Due to operational considerations the Town will request compliance of the public as of October 1st 2021. Full enforcement will not take place until November 1, 2021. As a result, at this time,...

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Council Highlights - September 21, 2021 Covid-19 Updates

A staff memo was presented to Council outlining key Town COVID-19 updates. Items covered in the Memo include termination of Town’s State of Emergency, public access to the Civic Centre and proof...

Public Information Centre - Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization Project

Upcoming Public Information Centre 

Tuesday, October 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Holland Landing Community Centre, 19513 Yonge Street

If you are unable to attend the PIC in-person, presentation material and a 
feedback survey will be available online October 5 after the PIC.

We want to hear from you, EG!   

The Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization project is underway! Join the Town of East Gwillimbury on Tuesday October 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at...

Message from Mayor Hackson - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Next week marks the second year Canada will officially recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. But Indigenous Communities have recognized the day for years. That’s because generations of Indigenous Communities have known this time as one of great difficulty. The Indian residential school system took thousands of children away from their families, culture, language, medicines, and way of life. It’s a system that continues to have a profound impact on generations of families in a way...