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BWG Proclaims Festa della Repubblica and Italian Heritage Month 2026

Italian Heritage Month and Festa della Repubblica June 2026 / June 2, 2026

WHEREAS: Festa della Repubblica is celebrated in Italy on the second day of June each year; and

WHEREAS: This day commemorates the institutional referendum held by universal suffrage in 1946, in which the Italian people were called to the polls to decide on the form of government, following the Second World War and the fall of Fascism; and

WHEREAS: Bradford West Gwillimbury residents of the Italian community respect the...

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Portuguese Heritage Month and Portugal Day

Portuguese Heritage Month and Portugal Day June 2026 / June 10, 2026

WHEREAS: Portugal Day is celebrated around the world every year on June 10; and

WHEREAS: The Portuguese Cultural Centre of Bradford was established in 1983 in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury as a gathering place for the Portuguese community; and

WHEREAS: The mission statement of the Centre is to promote the Portuguese culture through religious festivals, educational seminars, and various community events; and

WHEREAS: Bradford...

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Bradford West Gwillimbury Celebrates Canada Day 2026

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury invites residents and visitors to attend its annual Canada Day celebration on Wednesday, July 1, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Road.

This free, family‑friendly community event is proudly supported by the Government of Canada through Heritage Canada, and will feature live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, community group booths, official ceremonies, and a fireworks finale at 10:00 p.m.

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BWG Proclaims Pride Month 2026

Pride Month: June 2026

WHEREAS: Every year, cities around the world recognize June as Pride Month – dedicated to the celebration of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and culture, in support of 2SLGBTQI+ rights; and

WHEREAS: Pride Month is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community across Canada. It's also an opportunity to acknowledge the history, the hardships, and the challenges that the community has endured, along with celebrating the progress that has been made; and

WHEREAS: In Canada, the first...

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BWG Celebrates National AccessAbility Week 2026

National AccessAbility Week is dedicated to celebrating, promoting, and supporting disability inclusion and accessibility throughout Canada.

National AccessAbility Week 2026 is taking place from May 31 – June 6 offering an opportunity to build on Bradford West Gwillimbury’s (BWG’s) commitment to a more inclusive community for all.

“Building a truly inclusive and accessible community takes continued commitment, and in BWG, we are proud of the strides we’ve made together. Guided by the important...

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