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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

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...

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Statement From BWG Council Regarding Library Strike

Posted on Friday, August 25, 2023 03:52 PM

In a community update recently published by our Library CEO, the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library (BWGPL) Board shared that they have applied to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) to request first collective agreement arbitration.

Although we didn’t expect to see things reach this point, Council supports the Board’s decision to apply for arbitration. We have remained committed to working with the bargaining teams to come to a resolution, but there has been little progress in...

Carrot Fest Road Closures

Carrot Fest Parking and Road Closures

Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 01:00 PM

Carrot Fest 2024 Parking and Road Closures Notice:

Ahead of Carrot Fest next week please be advised of the following road closures, detours, parking, and transit details.

Free Parking will be available in various municipal lots surrounding the festival:

- 29 Drury Steet
- 24 John Street West
- 31 Barrie Street

Additional event parking is available at the BWG Library & Cultural Centre (425 Holland Street West) and the GO Station (Bridge Street). ​

The following roads will be closed on Friday, August 16,...




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BWG’s Accessibility Advisory Committee Publishes Accessible Taxicab Survey

Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 09:00 AM

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), requires that municipalities consult with the public regarding the need for accessible taxicabs and transportation in the community. The Town of BWG’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is looking at options to increase inclusive transportation for all residents.

An Accessible Taxicab survey has been prepared to investigate the potential need for additional accessible transportation options within the BWG community.

“I...



Address: Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, 100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2A7

Phone: 905-775-5366, Send an Email

By GHD Digital