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BWG Proclaims Jamaican Independence Day

Jamaican Independence Day – August 6, 2025

WHEREAS on August 6, 1962, Jamaica proudly declared its independence from British rule, becoming a sovereign nation and marking a pivotal moment in the history of the Caribbean and the world; and

WHEREAS Jamaican Independence Day is a time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and cultural richness of the Jamaican people, and to celebrate their extraordinary contributions to global music, food, language, literature, and sport; and

WHEREAS the Jamaican...

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BWG Proclaims Fierté Simcoe Pride 2025

Fierté Simcoe Pride 2025 August 4 to August 15, 2025

WHEREAS: This marks the fourteenth annual Fierté Simcoe Pride, and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities and events; and

WHEREAS: The Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. The Intersex Progress Pride flag was designed by Valentino Vecchietti in the UK in 2021. The flag is a combination of Gilbert...

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Open Air Fire and Fireworks Ban in Effect for BWG

As of July 30, 2025, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) has implemented a complete ban on open air burning and the use of fireworks due to elevated fire risk conditions.

This ban applies even if you currently hold a burn permit and includes the following restrictions:

• No open-air burning
• No use of fireworks
• No cooking fires
• No use of coal, charcoal, wood, or woodchip-fueled barbecue devices

Permitted Use:
Cooking appliances with a mechanical shutoff, such as propane or natural gas BBQs, are...

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Notice: July 25, 2025

Notice of Open House and Public Meeting Part 1: Intensification First” Official Plan Amendments to Plan for Growth to 2051

Pursuant to Sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amendedTAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury will be holding an Open House and Public Meeting to discuss the proposed Official Plan Amendments (OPAs) under “Part 1 – Intensification First” of the Town’s Growth Management Strategy to plan to 2051:

1.OPEN HOUSE...

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