Proclamation

BWG Proclaims Coaches Week 2025

National Coaches Week September 15-21, 2025

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities; and

WHEREAS: The purpose of National Coaches Week is to provide the 300,000 coaches who call Bradford West Gwillimbury and Ontario home with the resources, representation, and recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active and healthy lifestyle; and

WHEREAS: We celebrate the many amazing...

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BWG Proclaims Mexican Independence Day 2025

Mexican Independence Day September 16, 2025

WHEREAS: In 1810, after three centuries under Spanish rule, Father Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla initiated the fight for self-rule as he united the citizens of Mexico in brave defiance of their oppressive rulers; and

WHEREAS: Father Miguel Hidalgo raised the call for independence in the city of Dolores, Mexico, and the Act of Independence was later signed in 1821; and

WHEREAS: The citizens of Mexico hold a deep respect for their ancestors who so valiantly...

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BWG Proclaims FASD Awareness Day 2025

FASD Awareness Day September 9, 2025

WHEREAS: There is no safe amount, no safe time, or no safe kind of alcohol that a pregnant individual can drink during pregnancy; and

WHEREAS: The term “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” (FASD) describes the range of exceptionalities that may affect in an individual who was exposed to alcohol in utero/during pregnancy; and

WHEREAS: Prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading preventable cause of birth defects, such as physical, mental, behavioural and/or learning...

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BWG Proclaims Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day 2025

National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day September 4, 2025

WHEREAS: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting approximately 1 in 400 to 1 in 1,000 people. Today, thousands of Canadians and millions of people worldwide live with PKD; and

WHEREAS: PKD causes abnormal cysts to develop and grow in the kidneys, and the enlargement of cysts causes kidney function to decline; and

WHEREAS: The PKD Foundation of Canada is the only national...

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BWG Proclaims Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 2025

WHEREAS: Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in Canada today. Each year about 1,500 cases are diagnosed. Because of significant advances in therapy, 82% of these children will survive 5 years or more. Childhood cancer remains responsible for more deaths from one year through adolescence than any other disease; and

WHEREAS: Families facing the journey of childhood cancer need the best possible medical, financial and emotional support...

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