Proclamation

BWG Proclaims St. John Ambulance Week 2025

St. John Ambulance Week June 23- 29, 2025

WHEREAS: the York-Simcoe-Muskoka Branch of St. John Ambulance has been serving the community since 1941 and fulfilling their mission of enabling Canadians to improve their health, safety, and quality of life by providing training and community service; and

WHEREAS: St. John Ambulance is an integral part of the community, offering unique and innovative programs, including medical first response, disaster response, car seat installation clinics, health and...

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BWG Proclaims Garden Week 2025

Garden Week  June, 2025

WHEREAS: in 1975, a dedicated group of passionate gardeners, including Audrey Wychopen, Ted and Lynda Usher, Bill Markwick, and Olga and Bill Bishop, founded the Bond Head & District Horticultural Society with a vision to share and promote the joys of gardening; and

WHEREAS: the Society has since played a pivotal role in enhancing the beauty of our community, promoting the benefits of gardening, and providing opportunities for learning and growth; and

WHEREAS: through the...

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BWG Proclaims National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day 2025

National Indigenous History Month / National Indigenous Peoples Day June 2025 / June 21, 2025

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury acknowledges the rich and unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis; and

WHEREAS: For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near June 21 due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year; and

WHEREAS: The Town of BWG recognizes the...

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BWG Proclaims World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025

World Elder Abuse Day June 15, 2025 

WHEREAS: Older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and valued as contributing members of society, imparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in our communities; and

WHEREAS: In 2006, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, proclaimed this day to recognize the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; and

WHEREAS: Bradford West...

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BWG Proclaims Seniors Month 2025

June, 2025

WHEREAS: Seniors Month is an annual province-wide celebration of the vital contribution of older adults in our community; and

WHEREAS: Seniors Month encourages Ontarians to celebrate the importance of the health and well-being of seniors, keeping them socially connected and engaged in the community through inclusion and belonging; and

WHEREAS: Seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of the Town of BWG; and

WHEREAS: Their contributions past and...

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