With the Victoria 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 May 23
- Transit: No Transit Service May 23
- Leisure Centre: Closed May 23
- Public Library: Closed May 22 & 23
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 Victoria Day (May 23) plus the two days before (May 21 and 22) and two days after (May 24 and 25) Victoria 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 Victoria 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 buildings, 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 Victoria Day long weekend.
