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BWG Proclaims Mexican Independance Day 2024
Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2024 09:00 AM
Mexican Independence Day September 14, 2024
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...
BWG Proclaims FASD Awareness Day 2024
Posted on Monday, September 09, 2024 09:00 AM
FASD Awareness Day September 9, 2024
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...
BWG Proclaims September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Posted on Sunday, September 01, 2024 09:00 AM
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 2024
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...
BWG Proclaims International Overdose Awareness Day 2024
Posted on Saturday, August 31, 2024 09:11 AM
International Overdose Awareness Day August 31, 2024
WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury does affirm and acknowledge the harm and hardship caused by drug poisonings; and
WHEREAS: We recognize the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day as remembering loved ones lost to overdose and ending the stigma of drug-related deaths; and
WHEREAS: We resolve to play our part in reducing the toll of overdose in our community, which claimed the lives of 136 (confirmed and probable) residents...
BWG Proclaims Ukrainian Independence Day 2024
Posted on Saturday, August 24, 2024 09:00 AM
Ukrainian Independence Day August 24, 2024
WHEREAS: The Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine was adopted by the Ukrainian parliament on August 24, 1991. This declaration established the democratic and sovereign state of Ukraine; and
WHEREAS: This occasion is recognized annually by Ukrainians in celebration of their historic past and to honour the fallen heroes who lost their lives fighting for the country’s independence; and
This year, we continue to pay special tribute to the country of...
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