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BWG Spring Cleaning: Join Community Clean-up Week April 20–26

BWG Spring Cleaning: Join Community Clean-up Week April 20–26

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh our community! The Town of BWG is excited to announce that Community Clean-up Week is back this year. This annual initiative gives residents a chance to roll up their sleeves, help tackle litter, and keep BWG’s parks, trails, and neighbourhoods clean and welcoming.

Community Clean-up Week place from Monday, April 20 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, and coincides with the celebration of...

Permanent Sidewalk Closure – Holland Street West (123 Holland St. W.)

Residents and businesses are advised of an upcoming permanent sidewalk closure on Holland Street West, fronting 123 Holland Street West, in support of ongoing construction for the Holland Haus development.

The closure will take effect March 27, 2026, and is expected to remain in place until the end of 2027.

Why is the sidewalk closing?

The closure is required to safely accommodate construction activities associated with the development. This measure helps protect pedestrians, workers, and the...

BWG Proclaims Epilepsy Awareness Month/Purple Day 2026

Epilepsy Awareness Month / Purple Day March 2026 / March 26, 2026

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...

Strengthening Safety on the Ice: BWG Firefighters Complete Specialized Rescue Training

Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire & Emergency Services has completed an extensive NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 1006 Ice Water Rescue Technician certification program.

The training program ran from December 2025, through March 2026. The program began with online theoretical studies. Firefighters progressed in pool-based practical training from January to February, where firefighters developed and practiced core rescue skills in a controlled environment. This phase overlapped with...

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment
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Pursuant to Section 36(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended

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Bradford West Gwillimbury will hold a Public Meeting to receive input on the below listed Planning Act applications on:

Tuesday, ​May 12,  2026 at 7:00pm

at

BWG Library and Cultural Centre (Zima Room)

425 Holland Street West, Bradford

and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube channel at:

www.youtube...