Proclamation

BWG Proclaims Talk to a Stranger Week 2024

Talk to a Stranger Week 2024

WHEREAS: GenWell is a Canadian-led Global Human Connection movement which seeks to highlight the need for all Canadians to recognize the importance of human connection for their health, happiness, longevity, and the betterment of society for all; and

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is encouraged to reach out to strangers during a week-long campaign. Talk To a Stranger Week is a campaign intended to educate, empower, and catalyze Canadians about the many...

Read more

BWG Proclaims Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day 2024

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day October 15, 2024

WHEREAS: October is recognized worldwide, across Canada, and within our province as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month; and

WHEREAS: During the month, we take time to honor and remember those who have lost a child during pregnancy or in infancy; and

WHEREAS: Losing a child in pregnancy or infancy is an unspeakable grief and many are left feeling alone and unsupported. It is our intention to raise awareness and to support those who...

Read more

BWG Proclaims Fire Prevention Week 2024

Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2024

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Fire and Emergency Services is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our Town; and  

WHEREAS: Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are where people are at greatest risk from fire; and 

WHEREAS: Smoke alarms detect smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire in which you may have just seconds to escape...

Read more

BWG Proclaims International Day of Older Persons 2024

International Day of Older Persons: October 1, 2024

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes International Day of Older Persons as designated by the United Nations General Assembly; and

WHEREAS: Promotes the visibility of older persons as participating members of society committed to improving the enjoyment of human rights in many areas of life and not just those affected immediately; and

WHEREAS: Reflects on progress and challenges in ensuring full and equal enjoyment of human...

Read more

BWG Proclaims National Breastfeeding Week 2024

WHEREAS: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, and continued breastfeeding for two years and beyond provides unique nutritional and non-nutritional long-term benefits for an infant’s growth and development; and

WHEREAS: The World Health Organization’s Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child Feeding calls on governments worldwide to create environments that enable mothers, families and other caregivers to make informed choices about feeding practices for infants and young...

Read more