Fire Prevention Week
October 5-11, 2025

WHEREAS: the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living and visiting our community; and

WHEREAS: fire remains a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the presence of lithium-ion batteries in many household devices introduces unique fire risks; and

WHEREAS: most of the electronics used in homes daily — including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters,..

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Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association^® (NFPA^®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely.

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National Seniors Day

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes National Seniors Day 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 rights and fundamental freedoms by older persons..

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National Seniors Day: 

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes National Seniors Day 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 rights and fundamental freedoms by older..

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Nigerian Independence Day

October 1, 2025

WHEREAS: on October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained its independence from British rule, marking the beginning of a sovereign nation rich in history, culture, and diversity; and

WHEREAS: Nigerian Independence Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Nigerians at home and abroad; and

WHEREAS: the Nigerian-Canadian community has made significant contributions to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of our town,..

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October 2025

WHEREAS:  Learning Disabilities refers to a variety of disorders that affect the acquisition, retention, understanding, organization or use of verbal and/or non-verbal information; and,

WHEREAS:  Learning disabilities range in severity and invariably interfere with the acquisition and use of one or more of the following important skills: oral language, reading, written language and mathematics; and,

WHEREAS:  Learning Disabilities are unique, and every person with a learning disability has..

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

September 30, 2025

WHEREAS: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day is observed annually on September 30th, to educate and remind Canadians about the history of Residential Schools; and

WHEREAS: From the opening of the first schools in the 1830s until the last school closed in 1996, approximately 150,000 Inuit, Métis and First Nation children were forcibly removed from their homes and sent to over 130 institutions to..

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