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May 2025 Road ClosuresTemporary road closures are scheduled to accommodate events such as parades and festivals. Please be aware of the following upcoming road closures.
BWG Proclaims Dutch Liberation Day 2025Dutch Liberation Day
May 5, 2025
WHEREAS: In the Netherlands, Liberation Day - Bevrijdingsdag - is celebrated each year on May 5th to mark the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II; and
WHEREAS: In 1945 the nation was liberated largely by Canadian troops whereby the Canadian General Charles Foulkes and the German Commander-in-Chief Johannes Blaskowitz reached an agreement on the capitulation of German forces in the Netherlands; and
WHEREAS: In gratitude for the involvement of..
BWG Proclaims Children's Mental Health Week 2025Children's Mental Health Week
May 5-11, 2025
WHEREAS: Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, and yet many will not receive the help they need; and
WHEREAS: Early intervention, accessible care, and community awareness are critical in supporting young people, their families, and caregivers with their mental wellness; andWHEREAS: Children’s Mental Health Week is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and highlight the importance of providing timely, fully funded, inclusive, and..
BWG Proclaims the 10th Birthday of MOBYSSMOBYSS 10th Birthday
May 5, 2025
WHEREAS: CMHA York Region South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) is one of the largest and fastest growing branches of CMHA, last year serving more than 20,000 clients. CMHA-YRSS offers more than 30 free mental health and addictions programs, including a variety of programs for those aged 12 and above; and
WHEREAS: Founded in May 2015, MOBYSS (pronounced mo-bies) is Ontario’s first mobile health clinic for youth ages 12 to 25.BWG Proclaims National Youth Week 2025National Youth Week: May 1-7, 2025
WHEREAS: Recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities; and
WHEREAS: There is an increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in Canada – founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the role of recreation in the positive development of youth; and
WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury provides high-quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active..
2025 Property Tax Bills Sent Early Due to Possible Mail DisruptionDue to the possibility of a Canada Post service disruption in May 2025, the Town of BWG has made the decision to issue the 2025 Final Property Tax bills earlier than normal, however the due dates are unchanged. This year your Final Property Tax bills will be issued in early May, providing you with even more time to arrange for your payments on or before Thursday, June 26 and Friday, September 26, 2025.
Town Ratifies Three-Year Agreements with International Union of Operating EngineersThe Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 have ratified new three-year collective agreements.
The agreements provide negotiated enhancements to wages and benefits that support the attraction and retention of the skilled workforce within the Public Works and Facilities/Parks bargaining units.
Have Loads of Fun at BWG's Annual Touch a Truck EventIn celebration of National Public Works Week, the community of BWG is invited to explore and learn about the various trucks, plows, and emergency vehicles that the Town operates during our annual Touch a Truck event!
Presented by Presented by List with Louise, Deals with Debbie and Mister Treats, Touch a Truck will take place on Wednesday, May 21, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, at BWG’s Urban Operation Centre (75 Melbourne Drive). The event is a free to attend, family-friendly event that invites.
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