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Local Volunteers Recognized at the 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 05:57 PM
During a recognition ceremony held in Barrie yesterday evening, several local volunteers were recognized for their outstanding contributions and years of service toward different community organizations.
Congratulations to the following Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients, recognized for their years of service and for playing an instrumental role in their respective community organization:
- Bill Jermyn, Chase Pickard (youth award recipient), Cyndie Pasquarella, Grace Wittig, John Blake, Park...
Notice of Construction Highway 11 Township of King
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 09:00 AM
This will serve as formal notification of construction on Highway 11, northwest of Bathurst Street in the Township of King.
Description:
- York Region is rehabilitating a bridge
- Bridges allow rivers, streams and wildlife to pass freely under the road
- This work includes improving the supports located underneath the bridge
Duration:
- September 15, 2023 until late November 2023
Impacts to Travellers:
- Bridge work will occur on weekdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Disruption to traffic is not anticipated...
BWG Proclaims National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day
Posted on Monday, September 04, 2023 09:00 AM
National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day September 4, 2023
WHEREAS: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting approximately 1 in 400 to 1 in 1,000 people. Today, thousands of Canadians and millions of people worldwide live with PKD; and
WHEREAS: PKD causes abnormal cysts to develop and grow in the kidneys, and the enlargement of cysts causes kidney function to decline; and
WHEREAS: The PKD Foundation of Canada is the only national...
Fire Chief Brent Thomas Challenges Town of BWG to be “Saved by the Beep”
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2023 11:00 AM
Fire Chief Brent Thomas is calling on all residents of BWG to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be “Saved by the Beep” with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
The Town of BWG is joining communities across Ontario on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute to ensure that there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.
“The ‘Saved by the Beep’ campaign is...
BWG Proclaims September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2023 09:00 AM
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September, 2023
WHEREAS: Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in Canada today. Each year about 1,500 cases are diagnosed. Because of significant advances in therapy, 82% of these children will survive 5 years or more. Childhood cancer remains responsible for more deaths from one year through adolescence than any other disease; and
WHEREAS: Families facing the journey of childhood cancer need the best possible medical, financial and emotional support...
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