Proclamation

Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides May 2025

WHEREAS: the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides is a cherished national tradition, held in communities across every province of Canada; and

WHEREAS: this year marks the 40th Anniversary of this remarkable event, united under the inspiring theme: “Bright Futures. Countless Possibilities.” and.

WHEREAS: Whereas the Walk raises essential funds for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, an organization dedicated to...

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BWG Proclaims Apraxia Awareness Day 2025

Apraxia Awareness Day May 14, 2025

WHEREAS: Childhood Apraxia of speech (CAS) is a very misunderstood and challenging motor speech disorder that affects nearly 1-in-1,000 children; and

WHEREAS: Children with the CAS diagnosis have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say but have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex sequenced movements necessary for speech: and

WHEREAS: Without intensive and appropriate speech therapy, children with CAS will not learn to speak; and

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BWG Proclaims Dutch Liberation Day 2025

Dutch Liberation Day May 5, 2025

WHEREAS: In the Netherlands, Liberation Day - Bevrijdingsdag - is celebrated each year on May 5th to mark the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II; and

WHEREAS: In 1945 the nation was liberated largely by Canadian troops whereby the Canadian General Charles Foulkes and the German Commander-in-Chief Johannes Blaskowitz reached an agreement on the capitulation of German forces in the Netherlands; and

WHEREAS: In gratitude for the involvement of...

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BWG Proclaims Children's Mental Health Week 2025

Children's Mental Health Week May 5-11, 2025

WHEREAS: Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, and yet many will not receive the help they need; and

WHEREAS: Early intervention, accessible care, and community awareness are critical in supporting young people, their families, and caregivers with their mental wellness; and

WHEREAS: Children’s Mental Health Week is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and highlight the importance of providing timely, fully funded, inclusive, and...

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BWG Proclaims the 10th Birthday of MOBYSS

MOBYSS 10th Birthday May 5, 2025

WHEREAS: CMHA York Region South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) is one of the largest and fastest growing branches of CMHA, last year serving more than 20,000 clients. CMHA-YRSS offers more than 30 free mental health and addictions programs, including a variety of programs for those aged 12 and above; and

WHEREAS: Founded in May 2015, MOBYSS (pronounced mo-bies) is Ontario’s first mobile health clinic for youth ages 12 to 25. MOBYSS travels to where youth are in York Region and...

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