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Protect what you love most and become a Paid On-Call Firefighter in East Gwillimbury

East Gwillimbury is hiring Paid On-Call Firefighters to serve and protect the community. A Paid On-Call Firefighter performs the same duties and training as full-time firefighters, contributing to their community on an on-call basis, allowing them to maintain flexible schedules and additional commitments.  

A Paid On-Call Firefighter carries a pager that alerts them when an emergency response has been dispatched and the fire department's assistance is required. The firefighters then commute using...

East Gwillimbury receives financial reporting award for the fifth consecutive year

East Gwillimbury (EG) is excited to once again receive the Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The Town was recognized for the 2022 Annual Financial Report, which reflects its outstanding financial management and commitment to transparency.

The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting is presented to municipalities that produce high-quality, easy-to-read financial reports that exceed the regular program requirements. The...

Fire Prevention team receives recognition for community impact and service

East Gwillimbury (EG)’s Fire and Emergency Services’ Fire Prevention team is the recipient of the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI) GTA Public Heroes award for their altruism and outstanding dedication and commitment to ensuring EG remains a fire-safe community.

This award highlights the team's community impact which is reflected in all they do on and off the job. Throughout the year they go above and beyond the call of duty to provide programs, initiatives, and events that ensure residents...

Decommissioning of the Holland Landing Lagoons

For several years, The Regional Municipality of York and Town of East Gwillimbury have been working together to decommission the Holland Landing Lagoons at 19932 2nd Concession (Cedar Street). 

Effective immediately, the Lagoons are no longer being used for daily operations and the likelihood for potential odours is now greatly reduced.

Until the Lagoons are fully decommissioned in 2028, they will only be used in exceptional circumstances, such as extreme heavy rain, snow fall or operational needs...

Review EG's Transportation and Water and Wastewater Master Plans

We’ve completed an update to the Transportation Master Plan and Water and Wastewater Master Plan. Research, analysis, and feedback have guided both updates, and we thank everyone who participated and shared their thoughts.

Both plans have been endorsed in principle by Council and are available for public review over the next 30 days.

Please visit the project pages to review and provide comments by May 10:
Transportation Master Plan   Water and Wastewater Master Plan