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    Carrot Fest 2025 Road Closures

    Please be advised of the following road closures, detours, and parking details for Carrot Fest.⁠

    The following roads will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:00 am until Sunday, August 17 at 3:00 am:

    • Holland Street from Holland Court to Colbourne Street
    • Simcoe Road from Holland Street to where it intersects with Mary Street
    • Barrie Street from John Street to Holland Street

    Please note that the portion of Holland Street, from Nelson Street to Colborne Street, on Friday, August 15, 2025, is.

  • Notice of Road Closure: County Road 4 and Line 9
    Please Note: This Notice was was issued by the County of Simcoe and is reposted below.

    NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

    County Road 4 and Line 9, Bradford West Gwillimbury, County of Simcoe
    This notice is to advise you that Line 9 will be closed to through traffic to the east and west of County Road 4, to facilitate full road reconstruction.

  • Nine Volunteer Recruit Firefighters Graduate, Ready to Serve BWG

    On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, nine volunteer recruit firefighters will officially graduate after eight months of intensive training and will begin responding to calls the very next day.

    The graduates – Christopher Brinkos, Steven dePeuter, Elisabeth Hihnala, Kaitlyn Owen, Ethan Pinto, William Poot, Jackson Taylor, Joshua Wells, and Rachel Zawadi – began training on January 8, 2025.

  • BWG Proclaims Pakistan Independence Day

    Pakistan Independence Day

    August 14, 2025


    WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury proudly recognizes August 14th as Pakistan
    Independence Day, commemorating the establishment of Pakistan as an independent nation in 1947; and 

    WHEREAS: The Pakistani-Canadian community plays an important role in enriching the cultural and social fabric of our town. Their contributions in business, education, public service, and community development continue to strengthen Bradford as an inclusive and vibrant.

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    Notice: August 13, 2025

    Notice Of Public Open House and Public Meeting “Part 1: Intensification First” Official Plan Amendments to Plan for Growth to 2051

    Pursuant to Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.

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    Pre-construction Notice - Drury St-Mary St-Thomas St-Elizabeth St-Holland Ct

    Drury Street - Mary Street - Elizabeth Street - Thomas Street - Holland Court
    Reconstruction Project

    WHAT:
    The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury has awarded Direct Underground Inc. (“the contractor”) the Drury St.

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    Notice: August 12, 2025

    Notice of Decision to Grant Draft Plan Approval for a Plan of Subdivision and the Passing of a Zoning By-law Amendment

    Pursuant to Section 34(18), 36 and Section 51(37) of the Planning Act, R.S.

  • BWG Proclaims International Youth Day 2025

    International Youth Day – August 12, 2025

    WHEREAS: the United Nations designates August 12 of each year as International Youth Day, as an opportunity to draw attention to youth issues worldwide and celebrate the contributions of young people to their communities and to sustainable development; and

    WHEREAS: the 2025 theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” highlights the role of young people in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their communities; and

    WHEREAS: the..

  • BWG Proclaims National Peacekeepers' Day 2025

    National Peacekeepers' Day

    August 9, 2025

    WHEREAS: We raise the United Nations flag on behalf of the past, present and future peacekeepers residing in Central Ontario; and

    WHEREAS: On August 9, 1974, an aircraft was shot down during peacekeeping duties, ultimately killing all nine personnel on board. It was and still is the largest loss of Canadian Peacekeepers in a single day.

  • Town Enhances Accessibility at Leisure Centre with New Stair Lift and Emergency Evacuation Equipment

    The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury has completed key accessibility upgrades at the Leisure Centre, furthering its commitment to creating an inclusive and barrier-free environment in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

    During a public meeting earlier this year focused on accessible design in public spaces, residents raised concerns about recurring elevator malfunctions and lengthy repair delays at the Leisure Centre.

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