Proclamation

BWG Proclaims Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day 2025

WHEREAS: Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki disease to be top of mind of Canadians and for us to increase awareness and save children’s hearts from the effects of Kawasaki disease; and 

WHEREAS: Kawasaki...

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BWG Proclaims Tamil Heritage Month 2025

Tamil Heritage Month January, 2025

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 2025

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 volunteer Board of Directors and...

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BWG Proclaims Christian Heritage Month

Christian Heritage Month, 2024

WHEREAS: Canada was founded on the words of Psalm 72:8, “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea,” acknowledging our nation’s spiritual foundation; and

WHEREAS: the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms recognizes the supremacy of God, affirming the importance of faith in shaping our values; and

WHEREAS: Christianity, the largest religion in Canada, has deeply influenced the principles of compassion, justice, and service that define our nation; and

WHEREAS

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BWG Proclaims International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2024

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25, 2024

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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