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Honouring local heroes and preserving their legacy. #EG, with support from the Legion, is proud to share the new Roll of Honour banners on display outside the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie St.). The banners pay tribute to local individuals who served our country while helping future generations understand the importance of remembrance. 🇨🇦
Lest we forget. Join us on November 11 at 10:40 a.m. outside the Civic Centre at the cenotaph for EG’s Remembrance Day Ceremony. Support our local Royal Canadian Legion by purchasing and wearing a poppy.
Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/Remembran….
👀 #EG is looking for all things festive, merry and bright to join the 2026 Santa Claus Parade and Holiday Market taking place on November 15. Looking to get your float on? Applications are now open for community groups, businesses, schools, and organizations to welcome Santa to EG. 🎅
If you’re a maker, creator or even baker, apply to be a vendor at our Holiday Market. The Holiday Market takes place at the end of the parade route from 3 to 6 p.m. at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex. 🎁
⏰ The deadline for both applications is November 2. For more information and to apply, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/HolidayEv….
✅ The official certified results for #EastGwillimbury's 2026 Municipal Election are now available.
A total of 10,179 electors participated in the 2026 Municipal Election, representing a voter turnout of 30.9%, compared to 25.3% in 2022. Of those who voted, 7,298 cast their ballots online and 2,881 voted in person. 🗳️
To view the certified election results, visit ElectionsEG.ca/Results.
The Town extends its sincere thanks to all voters, candidates, staff, election workers, and volunteers who participated in and supported the election process.
The Town’s Inaugural Meeting of Council will take place on November 17 at 7 p.m., at which time Members-Elect will make their Declaration of Office before taking their seats on Council. The meeting will be live-streamed on the Town’s YouTube Channel at youtube.com/TownEastGwillimb…. 📱
Gain an extra hour of sleep on November 1! The clocks fall back one hour as daylight saving time ends. 🕰️🔙
Remember to change the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms. Always remember to test the batteries in your alarms monthly. In an emergency, seconds matter, and working smoke alarms save lives.
Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/SmokeAlar….
You know what’s on the up and up? Transforming unwanted materials and giving yourself new aesthetic items! #EG and @EGPublicLibrary are hosting November Upcycled: Where Creativity Meets Circularity. Join us for a series of free workshops.
👕Textile Mending: give your favourite clothing a second life on from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on November 7 at the Ross Family Complex
🖼️ The Art of Upcycling: transform everyday materials into unique works of art from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on November 14 at the Ross Family Complex
🛠️ Repair Café in partnership with @yorkregiongovt, @eastgwillimburypubliclibrary, and @newmakeit: bring your broken items to have them repaired by a volunteer fixer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 21 at the Holland Landing Community Centre
Registration for the workshops is required, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/Environme….
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🗳️ Voting is now closed, #EG!
Thank you to everyone who cast a ballot in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. Your vote helps shape the future of our community.
The unofficial election results will be posted as soon as they become available. Please note that all results are subject to final verification and certification by the Municipal Clerk/Returning Officer.
Visit ElectionsEG.ca/Results
The final results for school board trustees will be posted by:
-York Region District School Board Trustee will be posted by the @TownofGEORGINA.
-York Catholic District School Board Trustee will be posted by posted by the @TownofNewmarket.
-Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir and Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee will be posted by the @cityofvaughan.
Edit: The final results for school board trustees will be posted by:
-York Region District School Board Trustee will be posted by the @georginatown.
-York Catholic District School Board Trustee will be posted by posted by the @TownofNewmarket.
-Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir and Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee will be posted by the @cityofvaughan.
The unofficial election results are now available at ElectionsEG.ca/Results.
These results are unofficial and remain subject to final verification and certification by the Municipal Clerk/Returning Officer. Official certified results will be shared once the certification process is complete.
The 2026 Municipal and School Board Election polls close tonight (October 26) at 8 p.m. The unofficial election results will be posted once all voting results have been received and consolidated.
To view the unofficial election results, visit ElectionsEG.ca/Results.
If you still need to vote, you can confirm your ward, find your voting location, and access election resources at ElectionsEG.ca.
It's Election Day, #EG!
In-person voting locations are open until 8 p.m. You must vote at your assigned voting location within your ward:
📍Ward 1: Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street, Holland Landing)
📍Ward 2: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon)
📍Ward 3: Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert)
Before you head out, be sure to:
✅Confirm your ward
✅Review your candidates
✅Confirm your voting location
✅Bring your Voter Information Letter
Online voting continues as well today until 8 p.m.
Visit ElectionsEG.ca to confirm your ward, find your voting location, and access election resources. 🔗
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Tomorrow is Election Day, #EG!
Voting is your opportunity to take part in the democratic process and help shape the future of #EG.
Where to vote on Election Day? 🗳️
On October 26, you must vote in person at the voting location assigned to you in the ward where you live. Voting is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
📍Ward 1
Holland Landing Community Centre
19513 Yonge Street, Holland Landing
📍Ward 2
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon
📍Ward 3
Ross Family Complex
19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert
Online voting is also available anytime until October 26 at 8 p.m.
To view the list of certified candidates, review your ward, and more election resources, visit ElectionsEG.ca. 🔗
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Yonge Street Revitalization Project Update 🚧
Crews will be working this weekend on Yonge Street at the south end of the project area to complete road grinding in preparation for paving.
Landscape crews will also be on site laying sod along Yonge Street, putting some of the finishing touches on the boulevards.
Motorists may experience temporary delays while travelling through the area. Local access will be maintained throughout work.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve Yonge Street.
ℹ️For more information and project updates, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/YongeSt.
⏰ Reminder, the final installment of the 2026 property taxes is due October 29!
Payments can be made at your bank, using online/phone banking, through a pre-authorized payment plan or through our online portal. The final bills were mailed in June. Please note that not receiving a tax bill does not exempt property owners from payment deadlines or applicable late fees.
For more information and to access bills online, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/PropertyT….
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has implemented a new 60 km/h speed limit on Highway 48, from north of the Shell gas station to south of the Mount Albert Road intersection.
This new speed limit helps support safer travel for everyone. 🚗 🚶 🚲
When travelling in the area, watch for the new signage and follow the posted speed limit.
Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/SpeedRedu….
Day 3 of advance voting polls is here!
Polls are open today from noon to 8 p.m. If voting early works best for your schedule, make your voice heard and visit an advance voting location today.
Prefer to vote online? Online voting is available until October 26 at 8 p.m.
Voting locations:
📍Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street, Holland Landing)
📍East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon)
📍Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert)
Before heading out to vote, be sure to know your ward, review the candidates, confirm your voting location based on your ward, and bring your Voter Information Letter.
Learn more about voting options, locations, times, and accessibility supports at ElectionsEG.ca. 🔗
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🎅 ‘Tis the Season for the #EG Santa Claus Parade and Holiday Market. #EG is looking for all things festive, merry and bright to join the 2026 Santa Claus Parade and Holiday Market taking place on November 15. Looking to get your float on? Applications are now open for community groups, businesses, schools, and organizations to welcome Santa to #EG.
If you’re a maker, creator or even baker, apply to be a vendor at our Holiday Market. The Holiday Market takes place at the end of the parade route from 3 to 6 p.m. at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex. 🛍️
The deadline for both applications is November 2. For more information and vendor applications, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/HolidayEv….
