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BWG Proclaims St. John Ambulance Week

Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2023 07:23 AM

St. John Ambulance Week June 19-25, 2023

WHEREAS: In 1883, Quebec City was the first Canadian branch to teach first aid courses and by 1892, St. John grew to be a national organization with 12 branches teaching first aid from coast-to-coast; and

WHEREAS: Today, St. John Ambulance operates in more than 300 communities across Canada with over 10,000 volunteers who provide over one million hours of community service per year; and

WHEREAS: 2023 marks the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the Barrie...

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Notice of the Adoption of an Official Plan Amendment and Passing of a Zoning By-law

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023 01:10 PM

Pursuant to Sections 17, 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury passed By-law 2023-47 to adopt Amendment No. 2 to the Official Plan for the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, and passed By-law 2023-46 to amend the Town’s Zoning By-law on the 6th day of June, 2023 under sections 17, 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, in respect of lands municipally known as...

BWG Proclaims World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023 01:18 AM

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, 2023

WHEREAS: Older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and valued as contributing members of society, imparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in our communities; and

WHEREAS: In 2006, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, proclaimed this day to recognize the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; and 

WHEREAS: Bradford West...

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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in BWG

Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 09:50 AM

We are one week away from an evening of traditional drumming and dancing, storytelling, knowledge sharing, Indigenous Artisans, and More!

In partnership with the BWG Indigenous-led committee (Jennifer Bahinski of Rise Up BWG and Kevin J.D. Nanibush Morrison) and the BWG Public Library, the Town of BWG invites the community to join us on Wednesday, June 21, starting at 4:30 pm to celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day in BWG.

“I look forward to celebrating...

Group of community members at the 2022 Portugal Day Flag Raising

BWG Proclaims Portuguese Heritage Month and Portugal Day

Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2023 12:03 AM

Portuguese Heritage Month and Portugal Day June 2023 / June 10, 2023

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...

Address: Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, 100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2A7

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By GHD Digital