With the Canada Day long weekend just around the corner, here are the Town service disruptions you need to be aware of:
Holiday Service Disruptions
- Admin Offices: Closed July 1
- Transit: No regular service July 1*
Leisure Centre: Closed July 1 - Public Library: Closed July 1
*Shuttles will be provided to residents, courtesy of Voyago, between the BWG Leisure Centre
parking lot and the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre (125 Simcoe) for access to BWG’s Canada Day festivities.
Setting Off Family Fireworks This Weekend
This long weekend, residents are permitted to set off “family fireworks” only on their own property (not public property like parks or roads), on Canada Day (July 1) plus the two days before (June 29 and 30) and two days after (July 2 and 3) Canada Day. As per the Town’s Fireworks By-Law (1996-024), all reasonable precautions must be taken to ensure no harm to people or property, and you must clean up any resulting debris and dispose of it safely. Fireworks are not permitted during an Open Air Burning Ban.
Read the full By-Law here: https://bradfordwestgwillimbury.civicweb.net/filepro/document/8272/Consolidated%20Firework%20By-law%201996-024.pdf
BWG Fire & Emergency Services wants to remind residents to follow these firework safety tips when setting off family fireworks this Canada Day:
- Carefully read and follow the directions on the packaging.
- Always keep a hose or pail of water close by.
- Set off fireworks well away from combustible materials like buildi,ngs, trees and dry grass.
- Light only one firework at a time.
- Never try to light a firework in your hand.
- Never re-light “dud” fireworks. Wait 30 minutes, then soak them in a bucket of water.
- Be respectful of your community and clean up after your fireworks.
For more information on fireworks safety, visit: www.townofbwg.com/fireworks.
We wish our community members a safe and happy Canada Day long weekend.
