Proclamation

BWG Proclaims Emergency Preparedness Week 2025

Emergency Preparedness Week May 4-10, 2025

WHEREAS: Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996. It is an opportunity to encourage Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies; and

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes the importance of Emergency Management in Ontario and the role of government to help secure a strong and healthy tomorrow; and 

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BWG Proclaims National Youth Week 2025

National Youth Week: May 1-7, 2025

WHEREAS: Recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities; and

WHEREAS: There is an increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in Canada – founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the role of recreation in the positive development of youth; and

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury provides high-quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active...

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BWG Proclaims Khalsa Day 2025

Khalsa Day April 14, 2025

WHEREAS: Khalsa Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Sikh Order of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh. The first Khalsa Day was held in India on April 13, 1699; and

WHEREAS: Bradford West Gwillimbury residents of the Sikh faith have made and continue to make tremendous contributions to the growth and development of the community and the country as a whole; and

WHEREAS: A fundamental strength of our community lies in our unique racial and ethno-cultural diversity....

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BWG Proclaims World Autism Awareness Day 2025

World Autism Day, 2025 Whereas: World Autism Day is recognized on April 2, 2025, in Canada. Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful support, information, and connections — not only on April 2 but every day throughout the year.

Whereas: Autism impacts more than 135,000 individuals in Ontario, representing 1 in every 50 Canadian children and...

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BWG Proclaims International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2025

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21, 2025

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury believes that equal opportunity and treatment should exist for all people; and

WHEREAS: Every person has the right to realize their potential, regardless of race, colour, national or ethnic origin; and to live at all times in conditions of dignity, respect, and peace; and

WHEREAS: Racial discrimination is a universal issue that divides communities and threatens the political,...

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