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  • BWG Proclaims Portuguese Heritage Month and Portugal Day 2024

    Portuguese Heritage Month and Portugal Day

    June 2024 / June 10, 2024

    WHEREAS: Portugal Day is celebrated around the world every year on June 10; and

    WHEREAS: The Portuguese Cultural Centre of Bradford was established in 1983 in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury as a gathering place for the Portuguese community; and

    WHEREAS: The mission statement of the Centre is to promote the Portuguese culture through religious festivals, educational seminars, and various community events; and

  • Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial Celebration

    Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial Celebration

    June 10, 2024 

    WHEREAS: On April 1, 1924, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was officially formed as a permanent component of Canada’s defence force, and

    WHEREAS: The motto of the Royal Canadian Air Force is “Sic itur ad astra—meaning “Such is the pathway to the stars”—to reflect the dedicated service of Air Force personnel in the defence of this country, at home and abroad, and

    WHEREAS: The Royal Canadian Air Force is requesting the participation of..

  • BWG Proclaims National Health and Fitness Day 2024

    National Health and Fitness Day

    June 8, 2024

    WHEREAS: Canada by nature offers abundant recreational and fitness opportunities through such things as our mountains, oceans, lakes, forests, parks, and wilderness; and

    WHEREAS: Canada is facing an inactivity crisis with daily physical activity on the decline and preventable illness on the rise; and

    WHEREAS: National Health and Fitness Day (NHFD) is an initiative to challenge Canada to become the fittest nation on earth, starting with making the first..

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    Are You a Critical Water User?
    If you or someone in your household has special medical needs that makes it critical to always have water, please call the Water Division at 905-775-5366 ext. 2300 so that we can add you to our Critical Water Users list.
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    Town of BWG Launches Private Tree Protection Survey to Shape Future Policies
    In a dedicated effort to foster environmental sustainability, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is launching a comprehensive survey inviting residents to contribute their perspectives on a Draft Private Tree Protection By-law.

    The survey was approved by the Green Initiatives Committee at the October 2023 meeting.

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    Building Division Extended Hours are Back for the Summer

    The Building Division is happy to announce the return of their Extended Hours Program to help homeowners apply for permits for decks, pools and hot tubs, sheds, finished basements, porches, and gazebos.

    The Building Division Extended Hours Program is by appointment only and will run every Wednesday until 7:00 pm, from June 5-August 28.

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    Lawn Watering Regulations in Effect

    BWG's lawn watering regulations are in effect now through September 30.

    It’s the time of year when the demand for water is at its peak and to ensure we always have enough water to meet the needs of everyone in BWG, we need to work together to manage our water use.

  • BWG Proclaims Italian Heritage Month and Festa della Repubblica 2024

    Italian Heritage Month and Festa della Repubblica

    June 2024 / June 2, 2024

    WHEREAS: Festa della Repubblica is celebrated in Italy on the second day of June each year; and

    WHEREAS: This day commemorates the institutional referendum held by universal suffrage in 1946, in which the Italian people were called to the polls to decide on the form of government, following the Second World War and the fall of Fascism; and

    WHEREAS: Bradford West Gwillimbury residents of the Italian community respect the..

  • BWG Proclaims Pride Month 2024

    Pride Month

    June 2024

    WHEREAS: Every year, cities around the world recognize June as Pride Month – dedicated to the celebration of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and culture, in support of 2SLGBTQI+ rights; and

    WHEREAS: Pride Month is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community across Canada. It's also an opportunity to acknowledge the history, the hardships, and the challenges that the community has endured, along with celebrating the progress that has been made; and

    WHEREAS: In Canada, the first.

  • Notification Period Begins at Four New ASE Locations in BWG

    The 90-day advanced notification period for the second rotation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras is in effect, beginning June 1, 2024. “Coming Soon” signs have been installed at four new ASE locations within Community Safety Zones throughout BWG.

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100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8
Bradford, ON, L3Z 2A7

Phone: 905-775-5366

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