Proclamation

BWG Proclaims MADD: Campaign 911 Month 2024

MADD: Campaign 911 Month May 2024

WHEREAS: The safety and well-being of our residents are of paramount importance to the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury; and

WHEREAS: Impaired driving continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, resulting in tragic accidents and devastating loss of life; and

WHEREAS: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Simcoe County has launched Campaign 911, advocating for the prompt reporting of suspected impaired driving incidents by dialing 911; and

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BWG Proclaims National Youth Week 2024

National Youth Week: May 1-7, 2024

WHEREAS: Recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities; and

WHEREAS: There is an increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in Canada – founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the role of recreation in the positive development of youth; and

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury provides high-quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active...

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BWG Proclaims Khalsa Day 2024

Khalsa Day April 15, 2024

WHEREAS: Khalsa Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Sikh Order of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh. The first Khalsa Day was held in India on April 13, 1699; and

WHEREAS: Bradford West Gwillimbury residents of the Sikh faith have made and continue to make tremendous contributions to the growth and development of the community and the country as a whole; and

WHEREAS: A fundamental strength of our community lies in our unique racial and ethno-cultural diversity....

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BWG Proclaims World Autism Awareness Day 2024

World Autism Awareness Day April 2, 2024

WHEREAS: World Autism Day will be recognized on April 2, 2024, in Canada thanks to Senator Jim Munson’s Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in every 66 Canadian children, as well as their friends, family, and community; and approximately 1 - 2% of the Canadian population is on the autism...

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BWG Proclaims International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2024

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21, 2024

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury believes that equal opportunity and treatment should exist for all people; and

WHEREAS: Every person has the right to realize their potential, regardless of race, colour, national or ethnic origin; and to live at all times in conditions of dignity, respect, and peace; and

WHEREAS: Racial discrimination is a universal issue that divides communities and threatens the political,...

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