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May 31, 2024 Town Page

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A look ahead at upcoming Council meetings taking place on June 4.  

Committee of the Whole Council at 10 a.m. 

Meeting topics:  

• York Region presentation on Yonge Street Improvements. 

• A presentation and memo on Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. 

• Development Services report on Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of...

May 24, 2024 Town Page

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May 22 - Committee of the Whole Council – 2 p.m. 

Several Development Services memos and reports were on the agenda:  

• DS2024-13 Sharonvit OPA and ZBA 
• DS Memo - 235 Murray Leonard Ln (SPA.24.04) 
• DS Memo - 18642 Leslie Street (OPA 24.01) 
• DS Memo - 2156 Queensville Sideroad (SPA.24.05)  

The Building Branch reported on activity for the last...

Park and trail improvements at Nokiidaa Trail and King Street Park

Beginning Monday, May 27, a section of Nokiidaa Trail and King Street Park will be closed for improvements. The Nokiidaa Trail is scheduled to reopen on May 31 and King Street Park will reopen in July. Park and trail visitors are asked to follow all signs posted in the area and to visit an alternate park or trail during construction. Learn more about these projects, view closure maps and find alternate park locations, please visit the Parks Improvement Projects page.

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...