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BWG Proclaims Epilepsy Awareness Month/Purple Day 2025

Epilepsy Awareness Month / Purple Day March 2025 / March 26, 2025

WHEREAS: According to Epilepsy Canada, 1 in 100 Canadians are affected by epilepsy; and

WHEREAS: Epilepsy is a physical condition characterized by sudden, brief changes in how the brain works; and

WHEREAS: It is a symptom of a neurological disease - a disease that affects the brain and shows itself in the form of seizures; and

WHEREAS: Epilepsy Awareness Month is a global effort dedicated to promoting epilepsy awareness in countries...

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Rare Disease Day 2025

Rare Disease Day  February 28, 2025

WHEREAS, approximately 1 in 12 Canadians—many of whom are children—are affected by one of over 7,000 identified rare diseases; and

WHEREAS, these individuals, along with their families and caregivers, often face significant challenges, including delayed diagnoses, limited treatment options, and a lack of accessible support resources; and

WHEREAS, 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease, yet many conditions remain undiagnosed for years due to limited...

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County Opens 2025 Age-Friendly Housing Grant Program

The County of Simcoe is set to open its 2025 Age-Friendly Housing Grant program on March 1, 2025. 

Please see the copied Advisory below. The full version can also be found on the County's website.

Midhurst/February 27, 2025 – Back for its eighth year, the County of Simcoe Age-Friendly Housing Grant program opens March 1. This program provides $500,000 in annual funding to help support seniors in their efforts to continue to live independently in their communities by implementing designs that are...

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Four New Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Locations Officially Activated in BWG

The third rotation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras are currently being installed at four new Community Safety Zones in BWG. The new cameras will be active starting Thursday, February 27, 2025.

The ASE pilot project, endorsed by Council in 2023, consists of three rotations. Each rotation introduces four new ASE locations within Community Safety Zones across BWG.

“We’re now entering the third rotation of our ASE camera program, further strengthening our commitment to community safety....

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Connected Winter 2025 Edition Now Available

The Town of BWG is thrilled to share the 2025 Winter edition of Connected. The digital publication covers town-wide activities including project news and updates, ward updates, upcoming events and campaigns, and other seasonal stories.

Connected offers residents a unique and interactive in-depth look into happenings around town, with engaging content, graphics, and more!

Our Winter 2025 edition covers:

• Council Highlights
• Advisory Committee Updates
• Upcoming Events
• Project Updates, and more!

Before you...

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