Peter Ferragine - Ward 5 Councillor BWG

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Peter Ferragine - Ward 5 Councillor BWG Peter Ferragine is the Ward 5 Councilor in BWG for the term of 2018-2022

Ready to get your scare on? My family and I just visited Nightmare on Colborne Street hosted by BWG Youth. Such a great...
10/20/2026

Ready to get your scare on?

My family and I just visited Nightmare on Colborne Street hosted by BWG Youth. Such a great group of young individuals performing jump scares and fun Halloween frights. This year there are many more actors involved than previous years. A fun time had by the whole family!
*No photos were allowed inside the building*
*No family members were harmed during the event*

Details are as follows:

📅 October 20-24, 2026
📍 Youth Recreation Centre, 226 Colborne Street
⏰️ 4-8pm nightly
💲 $3 (cash only)
🧒 All ages!
📷️ Free photobooth on Friday, October 23!

Choose your scare level:
➡️ Less scary
4-5:45pm
Lights on
No jump scares
➡️ Scarier
6:15-8pm
Lights down
Jump scares

Visit www.townofbwg.com/youth for more information.

What a busy day yesterday! But these are the kinds of days that remind me why I love our community so much! Four events,...
10/18/2026

What a busy day yesterday! But these are the kinds of days that remind me why I love our community so much!

Four events, lots of great food, plenty of conversations, and even better company!

The day started at Pumpkin Fest 🎃 at Henderson Memorial Park, where families enjoyed games, food, Bradford Farmers' Market vendors, live entertainment, and of course, free pumpkins! It was great seeing so many people out enjoying the festivities.

From there, I headed over to Newton Robinson for Oktoberfest! What a wonderful turnout! An amazing potluck spread, including homemade sausages and sauerkraut, and some great conversations with friends and neighbours in the hamlet. I even got to spend a little time hanging out with a few alpacas! 🦙😂

Heading back into Bradford, I stopped at Green Valley Alliance Church, where the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Meal was prepared and served for migrant workers who leave their families behind to come to Canada and work on our local farms. It was a wonderful gesture of appreciation for the hardworking individuals who contribute so much to our agricultural community. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this special meal possible!

And to finish off the day, I spent the evening at the Portuguese Cultural Centre, helping serve a traditional Pig Roast Feast, followed by a night of music and dancing! What a fantastic way to wrap up an already incredible day!

But the best part of the entire day wasn't the food or the festivities. It was catching up with friends, meeting new people, and having so many great conversations with residents throughout our community.

From Bradford to Newton Robinson and everywhere in between, it's the people who make Bradford West Gwillimbury such a wonderful place to call home.

A huge thank you to all the organizers, volunteers, and community members who put so much time and effort into bringing these events together.

Long day? Absolutely. Would I do it all again? In a heartbeat!

Looking for something fun to do with the family today?Come on out to Henderson Memorial Park as we celebrate the 10th An...
10/17/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the family today?

Come on out to Henderson Memorial Park as we celebrate the 10th Annual BWG Pumpkin Fest!

📅 Today, Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Henderson Memorial Park – 3171 9th Line
🎟️ FREE admission and activities!

There's something for everyone to enjoy, including pumpkin carving, tractor and wagon rides, face painting, an inflatable maze, mini-golf, live music, local food vendors and even the Bradford Farmers' Market!

This has become such a wonderful fall tradition in our community. It's a chance to get outside, spend time with family and friends, support our local businesses and enjoy everything that makes BWG such a great place to call home.

If you're coming out, consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for the Bradford Helping Hand Food Bank.

A big thank you to our Town staff, volunteers, sponsors and everyone involved in making this event possible year after year!

For full event details, visit:
www.townofbwg.com/PumpkinFest

The voting period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election begins at 10:00 am TODAY!Don’t miss your chance to ch...
10/16/2026

The voting period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election begins at 10:00 am TODAY!

Don’t miss your chance to choose! Cast your vote for Town of BWG Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee.

Visit a voter help centre
If you need in person assistance with things like getting on the voter’s list, correcting your voter information or replacing a voter information letter, you can visit us at one of our voter help centres. Staff will be on hand to assist you. Internet kiosks will also be set up if you wish to vote on site, during the dates and at the locations listed below:

📍 Town Administration Office Voter Help Centre
100 Dissette Street, Units 7&8
Monday – Friday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

📍 BWG Library (Zima Room) Voter Help Centre
425 Holland Street West
October 17 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
October 19-23 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm
October 24 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
October 26 |10:00 am - 8:00 pm

On Tuesday, I had the honour of attending and presenting awards at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's 75th ...
10/16/2026

On Tuesday, I had the honour of attending and presenting awards at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's 75th Anniversary Celebration and 2026 Conservation Awards Ceremony.

As Chair of the LSRCA, this was an especially meaningful evening for me. Not only were we celebrating 75 years of protecting and restoring our watershed, but we also had the opportunity to recognize 30 outstanding individuals, organizations and community groups who are making a real difference.

There were so many deserving recipients, but a few stood out to me personally.

- The Scanlon Creek Nature Centre Connect Campaign Leadership Cabinet received a Healthy Community Award. Having spent time working with this dedicated group, it was especially rewarding to see their efforts recognized.

- Kumi Canada was also recognized with a Healthy Community Award for its environmental efforts.

- Debbie Gordon and Sandy Agnew were both presented with the prestigious George R. Richardson Conservation Award of Honour, recognizing their outstanding dedication to conservation and the Lake Simcoe watershed.

- Équipe Francobotique, an incredible team of young environmental innovators, received the Distinguished Achievement Award.

- And a special congratulations to Bradford's very own Aaryav Srivastava, recipient of the Ernie Crossland Young Conservationist Award! Aaryav has been working on innovative technology to help remove microplastics from water.
Inspiring!

Looking around the room that evening, what struck me most was the passion and dedication of everyone being recognized. From longtime conservation champions to young students with incredible ideas, every recipient is helping make our watershed a healthier and better place to live.

75 years is an incredible milestone, but it's the people behind the work who make it truly special.

Congratulations to all 30 award recipients, and thank you to the LSRCA staff, volunteers, partners and everyone who continues to make conservation a priority.



You can check out all of the award recipients here:
https://tinyurl.com/bdfsk5nv

Today I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of the new Bradford House, operated by LOFT Community Services, ...
10/16/2026

Today I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of the new Bradford House, operated by LOFT Community Services, at 31 Frederick Street.

I had the opportunity to tour the building and see firsthand the thought and care that went into creating a welcoming, comfortable and accessible place for residents to call home.

The new Bradford House provides 99 affordable housing units for seniors with complex care needs, including 38 fully accessible units. With beautiful common areas, outdoor spaces, a dining facility and around-the-clock support, this is about so much more than just providing housing. It's about giving people the opportunity to live with dignity, independence and a sense of belonging.

As our community continues to grow and age, projects like this are so important. We need to ensure that people have access to housing and the support they need at every stage of life.

A huge congratulations to LOFT Community Services and all the partners, staff and supporters who helped bring this project to life. It's a great example of what can be accomplished when different levels of government and community organizations work together.

And most importantly, congratulations to the residents who now have a beautiful new place to call home!

10/16/2026

For 75 years, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has played an important role in protecting and restoring the natural environment that makes our region such a special place to live.

As Chair of the LSRCA, I'm incredibly proud of the work this organization has accomplished and, more importantly, the people who have made it possible.

From protecting our forests, wetlands and waterways to educating future generations and working with our communities, the impact of the LSRCA reaches far beyond the shores of Lake Simcoe.

This anniversary is an opportunity to look back at how far we've come, but also to look ahead at the work still to be done.

I encourage you to take a few minutes to watch this video celebrating 75 years of conservation, collaboration and community.

Here's to the next 75 years!

10/12/2026

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! 🦃

I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend with family, friends, and loved ones. We certainly have a lot to be thankful for in our community!

If you're looking for something to do this afternoon, I'd love for you to stop by and say hello!

📍 Ferragine Greenhouses – 572 Simcoe Road
📅 TODAY, October 12
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Bring the family, grab a pumpkin, and let's have a chat! I'm looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting a few new ones too.

From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Another great example of what community is all about! 🦃🍂This afternoon, I had the pleasure of helping serve Thanksgiving...
10/10/2026

Another great example of what community is all about! 🦃🍂

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of helping serve Thanksgiving lunch at 177 Church Street, hosted by WOW Living.

Around 100 people came out to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal, some great conversations, and most importantly, each other's company.

I always enjoy getting the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and lend a hand at events like this. It's not just about serving a meal, it's about bringing people together and making sure everyone feels welcome and part of our community.

A huge thank you to WOW Living, Jodi Greenstreet and the many wonderful volunteers who worked so hard preparing the food, serving meals, decorating, and cleaning up afterwards. It takes a lot of helping hands to make an event like this happen, and they did a fantastic job!

And I have to say, the food was excellent! Especially the homemade apple crisp!

Two days, two wonderful Thanksgiving community meals, and so many people giving their time to help others. It's a great reminder of just how fortunate we are to live in a community where people genuinely care about one another.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍁

This is what community is all about!Last night, I had the pleasure of helping out at Greater Life Community Church's ann...
10/10/2026

This is what community is all about!

Last night, I had the pleasure of helping out at Greater Life Community Church's annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

This is an event my family and I have been happy to support for many years, and it's always something we look forward to. From preparing food and serving meals to helping clean up afterwards, it's a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community.

What I enjoy most is seeing people of all ages and backgrounds come together, share a meal, enjoy some laughs, and spend time with one another. And of course, the pumpkin pie is always a favourite!

A big thank you to Greater Life Community Church, Brother Hope, Brother Ricky, and all the dedicated volunteers who continue to make this event possible year after year.

As a member of Council, I have the opportunity to attend many wonderful community events, but there's something particularly special about rolling up your sleeves and working alongside others to make a difference.

A strong community is built on more than roads, parks, and buildings. It's built on people who care about one another and are willing to lend a helping hand.

That's what makes Bradford West Gwillimbury such a special place to call home.

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

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