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Notice of Construction Highway 11 Township of King

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

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...

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Carrot Fest Parking and Road Closures

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

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...

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Statement from Mayor Leduc Regarding Union Library Workers on Strike⁠

Next week marks the fourth week that our Library workers are on strike. I understand and apologize for the impacts this strike and the library closure have caused our community. I am disappointed that a resolution has not yet been reached, and I plea to both parties – return to the bargaining table so that our Library can reopen its doors to the community. Our residents deserve to have their Library back.

I believe that the Library’s bargaining team has brought a fair offer to the table which...

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