Proclamation

BWG Proclaims Epilepsy Awareness Month/Purple Day 2025

Epilepsy Awareness Month / Purple Day March 2025 / March 26, 2025

WHEREAS: According to Epilepsy Canada, 1 in 100 Canadians are affected by epilepsy; and

WHEREAS: Epilepsy is a physical condition characterized by sudden, brief changes in how the brain works; and

WHEREAS: It is a symptom of a neurological disease - a disease that affects the brain and shows itself in the form of seizures; and

WHEREAS: Epilepsy Awareness Month is a global effort dedicated to promoting epilepsy awareness in countries...

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Rare Disease Day 2025

Rare Disease Day  February 28, 2025

WHEREAS, approximately 1 in 12 Canadians—many of whom are children—are affected by one of over 7,000 identified rare diseases; and

WHEREAS, these individuals, along with their families and caregivers, often face significant challenges, including delayed diagnoses, limited treatment options, and a lack of accessible support resources; and

WHEREAS, 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease, yet many conditions remain undiagnosed for years due to limited...

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BWG Proclaims Ontario Heritage Week

Ontario Heritage Week

February 17 - 23, 2025

WHEREAS the heritage of Bradford West Gwillimbury – in all its forms, including architectural, cultural, and natural – is a living legacy that helps us understand our past, provides context for the present, and shapes our future; and

WHEREAS our community is enhanced and strengthened by its heritage places and spaces, fostering pride and contributing to the well-being of our social fabric; and

WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Trust invites us to celebrate...

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BWG Proclaims Coldest Night of the Year Week 2025

WHEREAS: The challenges faced by our vulnerable neighbors are significant, with the rising cost of living, mental health challenges, and a lack of resources and support, negatively impacting many in our community; and

WHEREAS: United Way Simcoe Muskoka is committed to driving long-term change by reducing poverty and addressing social isolation through vital programs such as Groundwork in BWG; and

WHEREAS: Groundwork, led by Wow Living, is a wrap-around program that provides life-stabilizing...

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BWG Proclaims Black History Month 2025

WHEREAS: Black History Month is a time to learn about the stories and many important contributions of local Black Canadians to the settlement, growth, and development of Simcoe County, and about the diversity of Black communities in Canada and their importance to the history of this country; and

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury encourages people throughout our community to recognize Black History Month as an opportunity to embrace diversity and foster belonging and inclusion; and

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