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BWG Fuels Entrepreneurial Success with York University YSpace Partnership

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is launching an innovative partnership with York University's YSpace Northern Hub that will connect local entrepreneurs directly to the Greater Toronto Area's thriving innovation ecosystem for the first time.

The six-month pilot program, running from October 2025 to March 2026, represents a significant expansion of the Bradford Catalyst Centre's programming. This partnership with YSpace marks the next phase of the town's commitment to supporting local...

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BWG Fire reminds residents: Know the risks of lithium-ion batteries this Fire Prevention Week

Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely.

Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools,...

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National Seniors Day 2025

National Seniors Day: 

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes National Seniors Day as designated by the United Nations General Assembly; and

WHEREAS: Promotes the visibility of older persons as participating members of society committed to improving the enjoyment of human rights in many areas of life and not just those affected immediately; and

WHEREAS: Reflects on progress and challenges in ensuring full and equal enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by older...

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Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

October 2025

WHEREAS:  Learning Disabilities refers to a variety of disorders that affect the acquisition, retention, understanding, organization or use of verbal and/or non-verbal information; and,

WHEREAS:  Learning disabilities range in severity and invariably interfere with the acquisition and use of one or more of the following important skills: oral language, reading, written language and mathematics; and,

WHEREAS:  Learning Disabilities are unique, and every person with a learning disability has...

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All Aboard! Centennial Flotilla Launches This Sunday with over 100 Boats

Holland Marsh Centennial Flotilla – Setting Sail with over 100 Participants!

Bradford West Gwillimbury is thrilled to share that over 100 paddlers have registered to take part in the Holland Marsh Centennial Flotilla this Sunday, September 28 — a remarkable show of community spirit to mark 100 years of the Holland Marsh.

The flotilla will see kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized vessels travel a 5km loop starting at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Bradford. Participants and spectators alike...

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