Proclamation

BWG Proclaims Kawaski Disease Awareness Day 2024

Kawaski Disease Awareness Day January 26, 2024

WHEREAS: Kawaski Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children and affects children around the globe. Early diagnosis is a matter of life or death and/or lifelong coronary distress. Early detection is critical; increased awareness of early symptoms is imperative to diagnosis and effective treatment. We want Kawaski disease to be top of mind of Canadians and for us to increase awareness and save children’s hearts from the effects...

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BWG Proclaims Tamil Heritage Month

Tamil Heritage Month January, 2024

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes the vibrant cultural legacy of the Tamil community; and

WHEREAS: January holds a special significance as it marks the start of Tamil Heritage Month, celebrating the remarkable contributions of Canada’s Tamil community to our social, political, cultural, and economic strength; and

WHEREAS: This dedicated month provides a unique opportunity for residents to engage in learning and celebrating the unique...

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BWG Proclaims Crime Stoppers Month 2024

Crime Stoppers Month January, 2024

WHEREAS: Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka was established on January 12, 1987, and became incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization on February 11, 1987. The program is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors, who oversees all phases of the program; and

WHEREAS: Crime Stoppers is not a Police program. The program is operated solely with monies generously donated from the private sector, businesses or raised through fundraising efforts of the...

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BWG Proclaims International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities  December 3, 2023

WHEREAS: International Day of Persons with Disabilities was first proclaimed on December 3, 1992, and it is a global celebration that acknowledges the many achievements persons with disabilities have made; and

WHEREAS: barriers can take a variety of forms and include the physical environment, information and communications, legislation or policy and societal attitudes and discrimination. When barriers to inclusion are removed, people...

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BWG Proclaims International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25, 2023

WHEREAS: Violence continues to be the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals; and

WHEREAS: November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month; and

WHEREAS: November 25th the lnternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; and

WHEREAS: Femicide rates are on the rise in Ontario, with over 46 femicides in Ontario since November 26th, 2022; and

WHEREAS: Our community...

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